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    #256
    June free from AL

    Miley;1524154 wrote: Her reaction was not that positive. She was not happy for me and started talking about how she used to go the first 3 months of the year AF...I can tell you, this must have been years ago because her and her husband are both heavy drinkers.

    I just haven't experienced this type or response yet and to be honest, it was kind of a bummer. I had to come home and shake off the negativity. We haven't been hanging out much for awhile...honestly because hanging around them has been a big trigger for me and I stopped when I started to work on my drinking issues about a year ago (she doesn't know this)

    Also, I really wanted a drink last night. I am stressed at work and I gave it some serious consideration. I pushed through it....thank God. This has taught me that I DON't have to give in to every craving, which has been a huge issue for me.
    Congratulations on doing whatever it took not to drink last night, Miley. You will hit day 30 on Saturday --- Keep your eye on that prize (and all the bigger ones to follow ! ).

    If your neighbor used to go AF January-March of each year, she must know she has a problem - it wouldn't even occur to a normal drinker to do that. So, if she is worried about her drinking, it probably would be hard for her to be happy for you. Deep down, she may even want to derail your efforts to help her feel better about herself -- so be on guard. When we're in a mess, it's nice to think that everyone else is, too --- it kind of normalizes it and makes it ok. But around here, we know its not!

    Hope the rest of your tough week goes well - at least today is hump day! :h NS

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      #257
      June free from AL

      Thanks NS - I know you are right...it just took me a little by surprise. I am better now and very thankful that I have gotten this far along.

      I've already started thinking about what my triggers might be for the next 3 days and coming up with a plan. I don't want to get derailed when I'm so close.
      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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        #258
        June free from AL

        my boss just told me he was fired and last day is friday
        now I will be in charge of the entire department
        STRESS
        I just won't anymore

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          #259
          June free from AL

          jenniech;1524266 wrote: my boss just told me he was fired and last day is friday
          now I will be in charge of the entire department
          STRESS
          POWER!

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            #260
            June free from AL

            Just being here is encouraging laststraw
            your doing great Miley well get there this week-end june af .......who would have thought it
            Day 28 for me
            good for you Jenneck wow promotion you can do it

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              #261
              June free from AL

              Yes
              POWER
              love it.
              here is the thing: if I were drinking, my stress level would be so much higher....I mean, I wonder how I would cope.....and now as head of the department, I will need to go to lots of meetings and functions to put people's minds to rest that all is well with us. They will all be drinking. I will not be so will automatically have the upper hand. How cool is that!!!
              Obviously my emotions are see sawing between anxiety and excitement about this new challenge that has been a long time coming!!
              I just won't anymore

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                #262
                June free from AL

                Miley, so excited for your 30 days!!! Some people need to bring others down to lift themselves up...someone in the nest gave me great advice just ignore, and concentrate on you!

                Last Straw, something must be in the air or water because am feeling just like you, am going on walks for space...it is working!

                Jenniech, awesome! Change the stress into an adrenaline rush, and mean business! You rock on the MWO so I can just imagine what you are capable of doing at work

                Soon to be an AF month for us guys, thanks for all your help...

                I've figured out why I really like the MWO, unlike work where only a few are pulling the wagon for the many, there are an abundance of people here that assist with the tasks at hand, that is why this is such a gratifying place to be!!

                Onto another AF evening (with a little help from my MWO friends!)
                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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                  #263
                  June free from AL

                  Witts end 2 days to go before the big 30!!! One word:Awesome!
                  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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                    #264
                    June free from AL

                    Hey guys....I am so proud of all of us!

                    Jenn - Awesome news......things will go so much better now that you aren't drinking. I can't believe how much sharper my mind is.

                    Hope everyone has a great, relaxing evening!
                    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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                      #265
                      June free from AL

                      good morning!!! The end of June marks the completion of exactly HALF of 2013.....unbelievable. The older I get, the faster time goes by.....with this in mind, I am trying to cherish every moment. That would not be possible if drinking....what a waste of time!!!!
                      I just won't anymore

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                        #266
                        June free from AL

                        RE: hubby trigger. Thx JENNIECH, HALO

                        I find myself wanting to use AT him and AT his family (all tea totalers and all scolding, complaining, judgmental, criticizing, gossiping, what-they-should-doing (I love making up words) everybody all the time. ((They LOL at people's calamities they're gossiping about)) and in the past few years I found myself planning to use after a visit with them.

                        I do go to the gym alone, which is a nice break from hubby. AF 13 days after 2 previous quits----this time for sure. I know the triggers, I know the consequences, I know each quit makes me sicker. It will never end if I don't end it.

                        The inlaws will not change. I will never accept their behavior, I will continue to endure their nastiness in silence, but I CAN stay away from them as much as socially acceptable, CAN stay away from creepy AL, CAN take hubby breaks as needed.

                        I need to plan a reward for myself after an inlaw visit that is not AL. I could use the $$ I would have spent on AL for something non-caloric but equally frivilous. hmmmm

                        Stay Strong June Freers.

                        -S-

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                          #267
                          June free from AL

                          Hello everyone still here .....no where else to go nor want to

                          sorry lastsrtaw for the problem your having with your in-laws

                          I think you should go and do a retail therapy and do something frivilous

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                            #268
                            June free from AL

                            Witts End,

                            You are always so positive! Your posts are a joy to read .

                            I think I saw you make quilts. I have done that for years, also. Are you working on anything in particular right now?

                            Have a good evening!

                            :h NS

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                              #269
                              June free from AL

                              5 months today
                              I just won't anymore

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                                #270
                                June free from AL

                                YAY JENNIECH !!!!!!

                                That's like, 150 days????? Man - o - Man.

                                -S-

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