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    Prairie Fairy;1213456 wrote: Looks like it's over.

    Final answer Monday - may just end up being me - looks like we have a sacrificial lamb.

    But better that than a whole bunch of people. Some worries that dominoes may continue to fall.

    What did I do? I called a friend. I got out my binky. I let the cat snuggle. I am examining my options in quiet and solitude. I took my supplements and drank herbal tea.

    What didn't I do? Stop at the store for Malbec. It won't make tomorrow better. I'll just feel like shit for one more reason.

    I made a promise to myself - I will make 30 days. I am worth keeping a promise to - even if it is ME doing it. Hear that Alien? I am WORTH keeping my promises to - even if they are only my own.

    So - this situation sucks - for a myriad of reasons that make it SO much worse than just a job loss that it takes my breath away. I CRY. But I will not break. I will not quit. So help me God.

    My Name is Prairie Fairy. I get up and do my best every day. It's not perfect - it never will be. I am flawed, I fuck up a LOT. But today I will be stronger than AL.

    That is just pure Awesomeness!!! You sound 10 feet tall and bullet proof.....bottle that feeling up, and use as directed...WOW



    I can just picture you standing on a HUGE rock, waves crashing about, and you are in your superwoman costume, hands making fists and on your hips. Well done
    Living on Planet Sober since 05/02/11




    DAREDEVIL COOKIE MONSTER

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      Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

      Sunday 27 November 7:27am ... I'm actually out of bed and negative hangover!
      Started Campral last night at 7pm (took me that long, after collecting script a.m, to decide whether or not I would be drinking). Took another at midnight.
      This will be a tricky journey for me as my partner drinks 3 litres of wine every evening (me a meagre 1.5 ... hahaha .... howl

      He has no intention of stopping. Our relationship is pretty flawed. He spends many hours on the internet and I think he's addicted to that too.

      However, I am truly amazed at all of your stories and I love seeing those goals being met .. absolutely fantastic all of you. I'll be trying very hard to join you with a goal of my own shortly.

      Goal 1 = 7 days AF (by 03 December).

      May the force be with us!

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        Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

        Aspiring

        Best of luck to you. You can and will do it. I also started on Campral Thurs night. I don't know how long it takes to kick in but I certainly had no desire for a drink today. For the last three weeks, I had small urges but today nothing. Maybe it is a wonder drug ?

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          Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

          Went out yesterday for manicure/pedicure to 'reward' myself for being AF (and on Campral) Sat night ... well, I didn't deserve it guys.
          Last night cooking tea and OH was pouring one and with hardly a consideration, I had one too and then another and then another and then another ..

          Deservedly hungover this morning. If the cops stop me, I'll lose my licence but of course, this hasn't deterred me in the past. Disgusted with myself.
          I'm starting from scratch again today.
          Hope you're all keeping strong.
          How are you going with the Campral Timpin??

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            Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

            I'm in - thanks

            This is my first day visiting the site - your post is moving and inspiring. I would like to support and be supported as we make this journey together. Thanks for the suggestion. I am sure that I will learn alot from you. Your honesty and desire for a better life radiates in your post. Bravo. I am on your team.:thanks:

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              Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

              Hi Aspiring

              I was just the same. Knew I was over the limit ( or thought so) and still carried on driving. Totally irresponsible as I would have lost everything if I had been caught plus someone could have lost their life as a result of my irresponsibility.

              The Campral seems to be working OK, or so it seems. No cravings today and seemingly no side effects. It's a shame you had those drinks as the Campral gives you a great chance of success. Give it another try and hopefully you won't get those cravings. Good luck

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                Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

                Welcome Search No More - this group moves back and forth to the Newbie nest - at least on my part I go to the nest more to provide support although I do go there to seek it - but come here because it's a little slower and quieter. And I can be in the mood for one or either.

                But if you are ever in urgen need - off to the nest - it's open nearly 24/7 as it's busier and follows the sun with people in all countries...
                That popping sound you hear is me attempting to remove my head from my arse. It's been there for years so this may take a while.
                Admitting I need healing. And I am not big enough to do this alone.
                AF - August 20, 2012

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                  Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

                  BUMP for the newbies... And welcome
                  That popping sound you hear is me attempting to remove my head from my arse. It's been there for years so this may take a while.
                  Admitting I need healing. And I am not big enough to do this alone.
                  AF - August 20, 2012

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                    Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

                    Hi there.
                    I am on day 1 now again. This time I hope that memory serves me better and I do not go back to drinking again.
                    I will pop in here daily and see how all of you are doing.

                    1st plan for me is to get through Christmas and New Year AF. It will be great if I do. my family will have their best Christmas present if I do, and so will I.

                    Soba

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                      Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

                      you can do it! im on day 9 and its hard but also so rewarding!:goodjob::welcome:
                      45 days AF 24/11/11 - Jan 2012.
                      New day 1- 9 January !
                      Back again 27 May 2012 - day 1

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                        Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

                        Prairie Fairy;1212161 wrote: Windy - there's no babbling here. We prop each other up. Really - who knows what's important to someone else who may be struggling out there - and one small sentence in the middle of what feels like on big giant "brain puke" to us when we are done - really made a difference.

                        No one is in this community because we are getting everything we need someplace else. We are here because we need each other. We come here because as strange as it sounds - we rely on each other to get each other through the rough patches - when there is a siren calling us - or when are family doesn't understand (good or bad) or are labs come back and show us we have well and truly messed up the body we were given - and so on and so forth.

                        We come here because there aren't enough people at home - that we can rely on or trust - to understand, to call on, to reach out to, to feel safe with - with this big thing we struggle with.

                        So nothing you have to say is babble. Ever. It matters. XOXO
                        This needs to be bumped! Well said, I could not agree more.......Its kinda like being in a classroom and afraid to ask a question for fear of looking not as smart as everyone else, even though everyone else is lost as well.

                        I LOVE that "One small sentence in the middle..........." sentence the best :goodjob:
                        Living on Planet Sober since 05/02/11




                        DAREDEVIL COOKIE MONSTER

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                          Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

                          Thanks Nelz - but it remains true. :-). This needs to be our place - that WE claim for ourselves - safe for success, doubts, things we can't take home for whatever reason.

                          We are scattered all over- we may not ever meet in person. But I look for you in the morning, at lunch and before bed. You help me keep my head on and help me give back.

                          I couldn't make this journey without you and I wouldn't want to.
                          That popping sound you hear is me attempting to remove my head from my arse. It's been there for years so this may take a while.
                          Admitting I need healing. And I am not big enough to do this alone.
                          AF - August 20, 2012

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                            Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

                            HI there.
                            Well today I start on day 2.
                            I'm feeling better physically, but mentally am just terrified.
                            I am scared that I will lie to myself again, and tell myself that I can drink.
                            I am a successful person in my job, try to be the best mother I can, but let my lovely boys down every time I drink. I cannot believe that I have gotten to this point, its as if I am looking at someone else.
                            I have been very lucky..no dui [ have driven drunk I hate to say] . If I got one of those, my job would be at stake...so I have been playing with fate badly.
                            I need to stay honest, am scared that I mat mess up again. I've tried moderation really really hard for a whole year on the MM site. [Imust know by now that it does not work for me.

                            I am looking forward to getting to know a few of you.

                            Australia, you are my neighbour.

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                              Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

                              Hi Sobafun -

                              None of this is easy. Getting to where we all are/were. Getting well. Staying well.

                              So - welcome. We do the best we can. And we are glad to have you join us.
                              That popping sound you hear is me attempting to remove my head from my arse. It's been there for years so this may take a while.
                              Admitting I need healing. And I am not big enough to do this alone.
                              AF - August 20, 2012

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                                Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

                                Day One for me. I want to remain AF for the rest of December giving me a springboard into the New Year where I do not want to take this beast with me. Got to commit big time this time. I cannot drink at all. Just can't!
                                You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life? Rumi

                                :lilangel:

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