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    #46
    Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

    Happy to report today was AF for me. Had an unexpected dinner engagement that I had to go to. Wine all over the table and I had no temptation whatsover. Now Monday, that was a different story, couldn't get the thought of red wine out of my head. But Monday is past and I am ready for tomorrow. Warm regards to all -- get ready to stay strong over the weekend!
    Free at Last
    "What you seek is seeking you." -- Rumi

    Highly recommend this video
    http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

    July 19, 2013 -- the beginning of being Free at Last

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      #47
      Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

      So tired (from jetlag), I have my days wrong. Tuesday was a struggle for me, not Monday. In reviewing the past 28 days, I noticed that days 3, 7, 8, 20, 21, and 26 were really difficult days. Triggers were hanging out in airports, finishing a major project, a dinner engagement in which most everyone was drinking, and being consumed with how much I am thinking about not drinking. The good news is I am coming up with coping/reward mechanisms that don't involve alcohol and posting on MWO has been enormously helpful. Here's to a joyous, AF May.
      Free at Last
      "What you seek is seeking you." -- Rumi

      Highly recommend this video
      http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

      July 19, 2013 -- the beginning of being Free at Last

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        #48
        Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

        Day three off to a bang! Got the unexpected pleasure of walking my grandkids to creche this morning, and the cold wind is blowing a treat. Definitely washed some 'cobwebs' out. LOL

        Had some craving issues yesterday, not overwhelming, but still there all the same. Pulled on a little trick my counsellor mentioned the other day: think of your cravings and obsessional thoughts as a toddler chucking a wobbly when not given a lollipop at the checkout in the supermarket. Every time you give in to the rotten little brat, more likely she'll throw another tanty next time you go shopping! Thinking of my craving as a revolting child made me laugh a bit I must say. :H

        Hey, it got me through yesterday.....bring on today

        Sober vibes to everyone!

        kambob
        Remember: A craving will never last as long as a hangover, and you'll never wake up wishing you'd drank the night before. (Thank you K9Lover)

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          #49
          Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

          free at last;1500393 wrote: , and being consumed with how much I am thinking about not drinking.

          Twink ! It gets old          , doesn't it? We're going to have to believe those ahead of us who say it gets better with time. Since they seem to have been right about just about everything else, I guess I'll go with it. Plus, not thinking about it would probably be a big mistake at this point. (I have a lot of time thinking about drinking to compensate for anyway. I just hope it isn't a 1:1 ratio!!!).

          :h NS

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            #50
            Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

            hello may friends!!
            Having lots of AL thoughts tonight which sucks.
            But no plan to pick up a bottle.
            Making myself some sleepy time tea and then off to bed for me!!
            Stay strong everyone!
            I just won't anymore

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              #51
              Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

              Had a rough day, but knew I just had to get through this day AF and hope tomorrow would be easier. Found out I was surplused from my job, I actually pretended my water was vodka when I was drinking it, this can not be good. Trying to remain strong, will be spending alot of time on MWO this weekend, know without a doubt I will need it...so, so don't want to slip,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
              On a mission, and the only option is success. My family and I deserve a better life, an AF life.:h

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                #52
                Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

                Good Night everyone. Best wishes to y'all for an AF month.

                -S-

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                  #53
                  Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

                  Hi, Halo.

                  What does 'surplus' mean for you? I'm not familiar with that term.
                  Stay as strong as you have been - we'll be here for you!

                  Love, NS :h

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                    #54
                    Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

                    I can't wait for you to post today NoSugar!!! I want to throw you a cyber party
                    I am so proud of you!!!!!!!
                    I just won't anymore

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                      #55
                      Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

                      Hi everyone! Looks to be another beaut of a day today. I'm about to go for a run and then back for another cup of coffee (or tea, we'll see). TGIF!!!

                      Halo - sorry you're struggling. I'm not sure what 'surplussed' is either, but it sounds like they decided to cut some jobs and yours was one of them? How long do you have? I'm facing this in June, too. They are closing my office and moving half the jobs to another site (and getting rid of half). So even though I just got a great new position and promotion, it could all be gone by the end of the year anyway.

                      The husband situation is still very strange. He's physically moved out (he left a lot of his stuff) but I see him nearly every day. I'm not sure how to play this. He's the one who wanted to go - not me.

                      Thank goodness for Antabuse - I'd be much worse for the drink with him gone. Now it's not an option.

                      Have a great Friday everyone! Remember to come to MWO prior to that first drink if you're having a strong craving.
                      Well it's all right now. I've learned my lesson well. You see you can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself.

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                        #56
                        Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

                        jenniech;1500601 wrote: I can't wait for you to post today NoSugar!!! I want to throw you a cyber party
                        I am so proud of you!!!!!!!
                        Hi, Jennie - thanks! My head is still reeling from all the day 90 hullabaloo! Too bad it doesn't work for us to just go out for a nice dinner next week to mark 100 days ....

                        Do you think we should keep counting or just accept that once we are in triple digits, it is a fairly well-established lifestyle? (And we're not going back so we won't have to be relearning our numbers!!!).

                        :h NS

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                          #57
                          Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

                          Good point guys. One of the main benefits I was looking forward to was to STOP obsessing over drinking and to start thinking about other, more important or at least, more interesting things.

                          I now have an open void ... what should I be thinking, doing, etc. It's a happy void though because I have all the choices in the world. I want to make a difference in the world (don't we all?) and if it's helping others to overcome alcohol dependency then, so be it, but it does not have to be that.

                          At this point I have to make a lasting difference in MY world first, then I can tackle the universe. The idea that there is a day coming when i can be or feel healed and strong and eager to help others is very inviting.

                          For now, us 'new abstainers' have to lick our wounds, do a lot of self-nurturing, spend time gaining perspective and strength from those generous ones that share their success strategies her on MWO. There will be plenty of time to give back to those following our footsteps.

                          Spending the day outside.
                          Tipplerette

                          I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                          "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                          ? Lao-Tzu

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                            #58
                            Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

                            May is great,here we go my second month ahead of my non drinking,l can do it,it's been great talking and listening to posts, helps when I'm feeling blue over the no wine,l am gonna lick this problem,l want to have a clean life ,better health and eventually the freedom that goes with it,lbought some kayaks for me and hubby so we can have weekend entertainment, instead of one big drink fest,wish me luck on kayaking l start tomorrow,have a great weekend!!!

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                              #59
                              Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

                              BCP....going on your second month is awesome! Good luck with the kayaks...I'm thinking about buying one myself

                              Today is Day 3 and last night was tough but I managed. We went out to dinner at a nice restaurant on the water and of course I was thinking how nice a glass of wine would be. I had a nice evening, slept well and got up and went to the gym this morning.

                              Keep going strong everyone and have a great day!
                              Miley

                              "The moment you are ready to quit is usually the moment right before a miracle happens..don't give up"
                              [COLOR=Magenta]Joyfully AF Since 1/22/14

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                                #60
                                Who's Working It? -- AF May starts today

                                Hey peeps.. nice dinners and wine; that's a tough one to stop glorifying, eh..

                                My middle son is a binge drinker at 30 and expecting his first baby; a boy. He is also my most gentle, easy going child; the one that did everything right and never complained. He is drinking less with the baby coming but I still worry as he is still over-doing it and putting his safety at risk at times. He works for the Federal Government and will be taking paternity leave when the baby comes in a few weeks. He'll be off until January and plans on spending every weekend at the lake house with me and hubby. We had lunch the other day and chatted; I knew he was coming off a horrible drunk and he was more subdued than usual. As we were walking to the car I mentioned that I was 18 days without drinking booze. He said, "Mom, this summer I just may be joining you." I was very happy to hear that and have another fierce reason for staying stopped: my son's life. I know he will have to find his own way but spending time not working this summer will definitely be a turning point for him; he'll either become a daily drunk or start his journey to quit... it's either black or white. I, actually have been given a wonderful opportunity this summer to be an example of a sober party animal ... and that's not even mentioning the opportunity to get to know the DIL and the new baby.

                                No matter what, I will have a wonderful summer.
                                Tipplerette

                                I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                                "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                                ? Lao-Tzu

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