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[mauritiusdodo]

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daisy45;1357049 wrote: Mauri; Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us......you make sure and have a good one missus!
I have had the best start to my day; my girls got up and gave me lovely pressies, my other daughter face-timed me from Australia and my son is coming home tonight so we are all going out for dinner!
Isn't it lovely Mauri, to enjoy our birthday with a clear head?
Hope your little man is getting those meds down.....
Will check in later as I have to take my dad to hospital.
Again, happy birthday! You deserve a great one!

Thanks Daisy, it does feel great not to be nursing a hangover!! Have a great day and hope to chat later xxxx

[mauritiusdodo]

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FreeFly;1357015 wrote: :bday2: Maur,

I've been watching your journey with interest. Congratulations on your day 2. I was fascinated by your technique but know I could never have done that. It must have taken great strength to stop at your allowance each day. :goodjob: Have a lovely sober birthday.

FF

thanks Freefly, it wasn't easy but I am on day 3 af now and not had any real side effects so hoping it was successful and I will be able to maintain my sobriety this time

[mauritiusdodo]

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Had a really good AA meeting this lunchtime, the group was small just 11 of us and very informal, i was asked to read out the opening thingy (forget what it's called), it was very nerve wracking but I did it and I am proud of myself, I hate public speaking!! The shares were good and very meaningful for me, it is unfortunate because I can't normally go to that one but they do have an evening one there on Tuesdays so I might try that. I find I have some kind of peace and acceptance of my 'condition' when I have been to meetings and my resolve is strengthened by them

DH and I have decided we are going to get a takeaway from one of our fave restaurants tonight, it is a Thai one and the food is gorgeous, DS isn't well enough to be left with anyone yet so that will be a good alternative and a nice treat for my birthday.

A few ponderings :

I watched a programme the other night which struck a note for me, it was Freaky Eaters and the girl featured was addicted to Coca Cola, she drank up to 30 cans every day, they suggested a reduction programme to her and she was supposed to cut down to 'just' 16 cans the first day - she couldn't do it and drank 24 and the programme ended with her basically saying she couldn't and didn't want to cut down, I couldn't believe someone could drink so much coke and then it suddenly dawned on e that she had the exact same problem as me only her poison was Coca Cola!!!

After the group today I chatted to a girl who had only just started meetings, she had a black eye and she confessed she had fallen down the stairs for the third time in as many weeks, she said she keeps ending up in hospital and she desperately wants to quit but can't, she also has a 3 year old (my son will be 3 in 2 weeks) and it struck me how awful for that little girl to have that happen to her Mummy - I don't ever want to put my son through something like that - I fell down the stairs about 4 years ago and sprained my ankle and I still have problems with it now - how ridiculous to cause ourselves harm by our stupid addiction!!!!

[Byrdlady]

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I fell down the stairs at a neighbor's house on Christmas night 2005 and broke my tail bone in 2 places. Yes, I was drunk....to make a very story short, I still have pain as a result!

I'm so happy for you getting yourself sorted out! Have a wonderful AF birthday!! B

[mauritiusdodo]

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Ouch Byrdie I bet that hurt!!! did you have to have any treatment?

[Pooks]

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Congrats Mauri and Happy Birthday.
Going to try the reduction myself starting tonight, see if it works for me. Glad all going well with you

[mauritiusdodo]

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Pooks;1357161 wrote: Congrats Mauri and Happy Birthday.
Going to try the reduction myself starting tonight, see if it works for me. Glad all going well with you

Great stuff Pooks wishing you lots of luck, it isn't easy I won't lie but if I can do it I swear it is possible for anyone because I have zero willpower!!! I think it helped me to be already going to aa and to be using my hypno cd, as far as I am concerned the more avenues of help I can go down the better I will be If you need any help or advice just shout (pm me if you like)

[Byrdlady]

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Mauri...there isn't any treatment for the broken tailbone, but apparently upon healing it threw something out of alignment in my left hip. I began having terrible pain and ended up having surgery...to make a long story short, it still hurts. A grim reminder to myself of what AL does for me. Byrdie

[mauritiusdodo]

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That is what my ankle is - a constant reminder! funny how for so long it didn't put me off drinking though!!

[mauritiusdodo]

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Well end of day 3 and not a craving in sight (or mind) even when my DH asked if I minded if he had a couple of beers I didn't even flinch! I can't actually believe it and I am waiting vigilantly for any sign of weakness!! We had a lovely Thai meal and now I am stuffed, DH has retired to the other sofa and is snoring away LOL, not got around to my dvds as I have been too busy on here - oh well it keeps me focused!

I think tomorrow I may try and take DS out to the park, we didn't get out in the end today as he was too tired but he does seem to be on the mend so fingers crossed! I have decided to go back to the AA group I went to today , they have a Tues eve meeting, I am still going to go to my usual one on Friday too, I think they may be a little addictive!!

Right off to bed shortly, my hypno cd is calling me...

[vlivengood]

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Ok I am a tard can some one tell me what DH and DS stand for I get that it is husband and son................... just not sure what it exactly stands for

[mauritiusdodo]

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Dear Husband and Dear Son

[Byrdlady]

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Mauri, gosh you sound so good! I am pulling for you with both hands!! Remember...Zero Tolerance. NO, HELL NO! AL will NOT win this time!! Holler out if you need us! XO, B

[scottish lass]

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Welcome back Pooks - I looked for you the other day - it is so great you are going to try again! We have all tried so many times, never ever give up trying!:l

[mauritiusdodo]

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Byrdlady;1357445 wrote: Mauri, gosh you sound so good! I am pulling for you with both hands!! Remember...Zero Tolerance. NO, HELL NO! AL will NOT win this time!! Holler out if you need us! XO, B

I do feel really good Byrdie, a little tired this morning due to ds having me up in the night but I still haven't had any side effects, it seems as though the reduction technique did it's job! I feel really 'free' at the moment, like I am invincible (I know this is only early elation and I am not kidding myself I am safe by any means though!) I am just enjoying the feeling for the first time in years that I do not WANT or NEED to drink!!

So day 4 today, am I right in thinking all the AL will be out of my system by now? My plans for the park are not going to happen as it is pouring with rain here, I am hoping it fines up later as both myself and DS could really do with some fresh air! Off to AA tonight, really looking forward to it