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[daisy45]

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Hey all; mind if I join you? I need somewhere to be accountable as I restart my AF clock.
I recently got 68 days and stupidly fell into drinking again. Independence day feels like a great start date.....

[Janice]

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I've been away for 2 nights...an early birthday treat from my hubby!! A spa break with my daughter!! Lovely! Just quickly checking in ....sorry Janet I missed your 60 day party!!!! Fantastic! And Sausage...well done for not caving..have a great holiday!! Daisy welcome aboard!! Sorry its short but must get some tea ready especially as I have been lying around being pampered for 2 days. Promise I'll read & post tomorrow. xx

ps just loving this new life!

[planetjanet]

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Hello Everyone,

Sorry it's past my bedtime, glad to read that everyone is doing well and way to go Sausage for holding your ground and not "caving" in. Janice, when is your birthday? Happy Birthday! Glad to hear you had a nice day with your family pampering you, you deserve it. Welcome Daisy45 and I agree too, July 4th is a perfect day to start. If you don't mind me asking...What made you want to pick up and how long did you drink? Congrats on you AF Day 1!!! Ishybit, how are you? Did you go to any fireworks event in your neck of the woods?

Okay, gotta hit the hay....will check in back tomorrow......

Hugs,
Janet
AF Day 62

[Gdog]

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It is inspiring to hear 60 day plus stories. I have been posting over on the newbies thread. Trying mightly to stop. 30 days AF or more would really be so helpful.

I particularly like the post about the problems still being there in the morning AND you feel like crap. That is really my place this am. The last two nights I have caved to my problems. Now I still have them and feel horrible at all levels. My life feels like a pinball in the machine these days. Whenever I start rolling along a flipper smacks me hard.

[Janice]

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Cant believe it, I did a really long post and lost it, blinking heck!! Anyway, hi everyone, hope everyone is well and looking forward to the weekend.

Day 60 tomorrow (I have just had to get my diary out & count-never done that during other AF times). Alcohol is definitely taking a backseat in my life!!!

Gdog, the difference for me this time was the Jason Vale book & watching the Rain in my Heart Documentaries on Gen Discussion. Something clicked. My hubby continues to drink & the winerack is full of wine but I dont want it, and I dont feel as if I'm missing out. I dont feel deprived, I feel grateful. Thats the difference.

I would stay close to MWO, read lots of posts, especially the Longterm abstainers board (look for Abouttimetoo's posts) and Tell us Your Story - look for the inspiring stories from DoggyGirl & Sausage and many more....and take a look at the documentaries if you havent already. They knocked me for six.
Keep posting & checking in here & let us know how you are doing.

xx

[Ishybit]

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Good morning everyone!
60 days done! Janice, we seem to be within a day of each other or almost, your 9 hours ahead so that must make 13 or so hours difference tween our AF days. Whoo, hoo.
I almost caved last weekend but I witnessed my husband getting drunk/blotto and it really grossed me out, freaked me out, embarrassed me, worried me, depressed me, stressed me, etc... It also reaffirmed big time that I don't want to drink. We had a heart to heart the next day. I actually sent him an email that he read first thing in the morning. I told him the truth about myself and my worries and how I've been lurking here for years and journaling about my drinking for years, how it adds to my low self esteem and depression. I told him that I didn't want to be a hypocrite but oh well too bad. I also told him he's a lot more attractive when he's not drinking and an awesome dad to boot. There was more but you get the gist of it. I hope.
Gdog, you CAN do this, no doubt it can be hard but it is soooo worth it and it really becomes a lot easier. Hello pj,sausage,Nelz, and anyone I may have missed!
Happy AF Friday!!
Ishy

[SAUSAGE]

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Hi everyone

Well finally got on Internet for first time in about 12 hours so thought I'd do a quick post. Holiday going well, very relaxing but lots of rain. Just been for a pedicure, the kids are going roller skating later. The last couple of nights have been much easier, wasn't remotely tempted to drink at all.

Janice and Ishy, huge congratulations on your 60 days. Glad you enjoyed your spa break Janice. I was at a spa on Wednesday , and also enjoyed swimming in the outdoor heated pool in the pouring rain!

How many miles are you running / week Janet? I have got my prescription inner soles now so am hoping to resume running again having finally recovered sufficiently from my plantar fasciitis.

Have a great day everyone.

Sausage x
Day 134 AF

PS this was my 999th post, so I am hoping to be made a senior member any time now!!

[Janice]

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Hi everyone, I know I havent been counting my days but today is an exception!!!! 60 Days!! Having a party over on Monthly Abstinence if you want to bring a bottle...I'm bringing sparking water!!

Been to Hampton Court Flower Show today, weather was kind & the rain held off!!

Hope all are well??

xx

[meggie]

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I also need to quit, bad. I am now drinking lots of gin, last night I drank too much. I am doing so many good things for myself, going to the gym, organizing my life, dealing with health issues. However, at this time last year I was clean from January to Aug. I look forward to 7 pm when I can be comfortable and then fix my gin and tonic. I know I am killing myself, I am afraid of those nights not sleeping, the cravings. I have done it, I am strong, I have campral but was told it doesn't help you quit, it only helps after you quit. Any suggestions.

[planetjanet]

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Hello Everyone,

Glad to read that everyone is doing well and wow I can't stop smiling to read that we are ALL celebrating our AF days! Ishybit, high five to you for writing that letter to your husband and I hope he will be able to turn it around and good for you on your honesty. Janice, congrats on 60 days!! Sausage, I can't wait to read your progress with your running and remember go easy, a slow pace is Rule #1 when starting to run.

Today is my birthday and the weekend I had planned turned into a disappointment (one being from my best friend) starting from Friday. In conclusion, I was just so "done" with it, that I just couldn't do my half marathon today. I just lost interest and felt that it would be better that I stay home and celebrate my birthday alone with my dog. I went to the store and bought myself a slice of cake and candles to wish myself a Happy Birthday!! I am happy to say that in all this disappointment, I did not drink!! However, on Friday before going to bed I was considering it. But when I awoke the next morning, I had this bad feeling that I actually "considered" it and was happy to just make the decision to go home.

Anywho, I am have to sign off but again wanted to say the best gift for this birthday is being AF, so that just makes a great birthday weekend, regardless of the disappointments.

Welcome Gdog & Meggie! I agree with what Janice said and that is, you just have to make that decision that you want it. You can do this and MWO is a great support group, with no judgments! I would TRY to commit to posting 30 days, it really helps.

Hugs,
Janet
AF Day 66

[Janice]

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Janet sending you lots of hugs & wishing you a very happy birthday!!! xx

[SAUSAGE]

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:bday3::bday7:

Happy birthday Janet, a sober birthday is the greatest gift you can give yourself.

xx

[Ishybit]

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Happy Peaceful Birthday PJ!!!

[SAUSAGE]

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Hi everyone

Moving on today to a new campsite for a couple of days. Not sure if il have Wi Fi so don't worry if you don't hear from me. I will check in when I can.

Stay strong everyone, look forward to catching up when I can.

Sausage x
Day 137 AF

[DfromCT]

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Hi, Meggie....I'm a newbie, on day 2. All I can say is "Just Do It"!!! Good Luck.

Day 2, goal of 30