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    #61
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    I can remember an old Eric Clapton interview when he talked about going to his music room to record some ideas with a bottle. At some point he would wake up from the couch he had in there and the bottle would be empty and the recording equipment had no tracks on it whatsoever. As a guitar player I can relate as it happened to me many times. Now I don't drink and love long distance running as a way to clear my head, fill some time, and make me feel good. I don't miss alcohol much. I hope your workoutaholic routine gives you the same things long distance running gives me. I love it.
    2023 - focus, getting it done, and living the way it should be and being the person I need to be.

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      #62
      DUI update

      Top 11 Marijuana Documentaries (with videos) | I Love Weed
      I'm not encouraging anyone one way or another but I know marijuana does not hit the receptor sites the same as alcohol, cocaine or cigarettes. I have only watched The Union in the list of docs and I would recommend it. Know yourself and decide for yourself.
      Psalms 119:45


      ?Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.?

      St. Francis of Assisi



      I'm not perfect, never will be, but better than I was and not as good as I'm going to be.

      :rays:

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        #63
        DUI update

        Thanks guys! I definetly did not mean to start a debate. I am a believer in the medicinal powers in Mary Jane and believe I should be legal. Alcohol is the devil in my book. I am not worried about me binging on it. I just wanted to test the waters since I have been so good these last couple Of weeks. I was asleep by 9 last night. If it was alcohol I would be typing this to you this morning with a drink in my hand while only getting a couple of hours sleep. I have thought about the legal part but found out I will not be drug tested. Not that I am trying to down play anything down. I am just SO happy to not be drinking. That is my evil. I don't want anyone to worry. I have no drinking cravings and for that I am thankful.
        I must suppress the beast within so I can find my way out of the darkness.
        sober since 2/4/12

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          #64
          DUI update

          Hi guys and hey Star

          Just saw this interesting stuff. And Star I'm in NC
          too and the paper you mentioned is called the Slammer.
          All arrests with photographs! A woman I work with got
          a DUI and was right on the front page. Hard to miss
          since they are right on the counter at all convenience stores.

          The pot issue applies to me as well. I find that I don't
          want to smoke it really, though I have some and I
          think about it. I too have neglected my art and music.
          Weird. Just trying to live sober. Hope the creativity
          returns!

          Congrats on your sober time. You are doing great.

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            #65
            DUI update

            Hi Starfairy,

            Just wanted to say that your words about being thrilled at knowing that you talked to your neighbors while sober & were happy about not having made a fool of yourself, really struck a chord with me...that's also one of the things I am grateful for, not making a fool of myself in front of my neighbors anymore, due to drinking! (In fact, I am grateful I REMEMBER conversations, these days!) So, good job for us both! F
            . "It is only with the heart that one can see clearly; that which is essential, is invisible to the eye.". Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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              #66
              DUI update

              hi everyone! well i just made it through another weekend SOBER! i feel i have jumped a huge hurdle. this weekend i had no cravings and had a really nice fulfilling weekend. one thing i have noticed is the way i pay more attention to my family and world when my brain is not so consumed with my own issues. you know those constant feelings of guilt, depression, self doubt and constant worry. life is not a bowl of cherries but it sure seems more do-able right now. i know this is still my honeymoon stage but i am really feeling happy. i even admitted to my husband that besides the financial side and embarrassment this is one of the best things that has happened to me in a long time. i am enjoying my group time and found out that after my 14 classes are up i can attend their tuesday night after care program for free. i am going to take them up on that offer. i still have not been put in a drinking situation yet and will need some good tools for that but i feel strong just dont want anyone questioning me or giving me shit cause they all know i am the one that really likes my drink. i hope everyone is having a good week and had a nice and sober weekend.
              I must suppress the beast within so I can find my way out of the darkness.
              sober since 2/4/12

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                #67
                DUI update

                Finding opportunity out of adversity is what brings good out of some pretty shitty things in life. Sounds like things are OK right now, take care Star.
                2023 - focus, getting it done, and living the way it should be and being the person I need to be.

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                  #68
                  DUI update

                  What a thread - I am lurking around as I seem to be struggling this month with wanting to drink. I did so well for a couple of months, and then had a couple of slips.
                  I have now read a couple of posts that will stick in my brain for sure.
                  Thank you for starting this thread and everyone else for posting such honesty - again, as another thread I read earlier - if this is not a wake up call, goodness knows what is!
                  I have to say that there but for the grace of God go I - I have no idea why I have been lucky enough to avoid this, I have taken lots of steps to avoid drinking drunk, but I have definately drunk buzzed which is just as bad, and I also know that there were lots of times when people counted on me, if I had to drive, I likely would have.
                  There was a link on here to a young girls story - 60% burns from a drunk driver. I have to ensure that I am never, ever in a place to be responsible for that - and the only way I can guarantee that is to never drink again.
                  Again, thans to all for the honest, open dialogue, I have been blessed and I will learn from your experiences.
                  Starfairy, the way you are approaching this, makes me admre and respect you. I wish you all the best as you work thru this, and as you are already discussing the positive aspects of this journey, I know you will come out of this better and stronger than you were going into this. I am very impressed, and I owe it to you to do better....:l:l
                  “The only courage you will ever need is the courage to live the life you want"

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                    #69
                    DUI update

                    Star, I'm so glad there is finally a bright spot in this ordeal for you. You're sounding good, and I really hope you can make this your final quit so you don't have to continue struggling with alcohol. Be sure to post from time to time so we can know how you're doing.

                    Sending you peace and strength. :lilheart:

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                      #70
                      DUI update

                      Star, it is fabulous to read your post about how this bad situation is really turning out for the best. I wouldn't trade my sober life for anything and I hope you end up in that place too!

                      Continued best wishes!

                      DG
                      Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                      Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

                      One day at a time.

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                        #71
                        DUI update

                        will be 30 days AL free on the 4th!!! did great again this weekend. one observation though. "people do not notice when you are sober, they only notice when you are drunk".......
                        I must suppress the beast within so I can find my way out of the darkness.
                        sober since 2/4/12

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                          #72
                          DUI update

                          Hey Star!! Its the 4th today Congratulations on 30 days... Well done you!!!
                          Patrice

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                            #73
                            DUI update

                            Well done Star!!!! So true about people not noticing you when you're sober! I had a friend who would go on and on and on about things I did or said when drunk but moaned like man if I wouldn't drink when we socialized. And, she would also give me "the talk" about being an alcho and needing help..... Couldn't win, either way!
                            It is not what we do, but how much love we put into the doing.
                            Mother Theresa

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                              #74
                              DUI update

                              Well done Star, at least we've noticed. Life is like that all over. When you have two babies in a room and one is quiet and gurgling happily and the other moaning and being a nuisance...which one are you going to pick up?
                              make the least of the worst, and the most of the best - everyday.

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                                #75
                                DUI update

                                Star, just wanted to congratulate you on your 30 days! :lilheart:

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