TUES 7TH AUG.

[Finding My Self]

TUES 7TH AUG.

Breeze - really thinking of you. Brave is 7 months AF...courage is what you got tons of now - it is there...deep breath and do one day...and then another...and then another... Stay in the day and don't count too hard. I think you're brill to have done 7 months. So, you can do it again - you can.
Laura - glad your liitle one survived the dentist - horrible for you...but you coped!
Blessings.
FMF x

[Java]

TUES 7TH AUG.

Good to see you all, and Breez, donlt worry like the others said. You made a great deal of time and you should be very proud of yourself. I know we are all proud of you.

[Guest]

TUES 7TH AUG.

Breez,
I`m really feeling for you.
I remember all the encouragement you gave me, telling me that the fact that I had been sober for 10 yrs. meant I could certainly do it again, and thanks to the support of many here, I have just recently managed to quit drinking again.

But that`s just it..........the fact that you`ve slipped after 7 mths., and that I ended up drinking like a fish again after having been sober for 10 yrs., testifies to what I truly believe, that.............SOBRIETY IS AS FRAGILE AS A FEATHER IN A TYPHOON.

Anyone having a slip after a lengthy sobriety reinforces what we already know:that we cannot let our guard down, not even for a moment.

Another member, whose commitment I really admire springs to mind........she was sober for 6 mths., began drinking again, and is currently about 7 mths. AF again and has vowed never to drink again.

It`s all a learning curve. You`ve slipped up, and sure you`re disappointed in yourself and upset. Your 7 mths. of sobriety are only "down the drain" if you allow that to be the case, but I know you won`t...........you`re strong and you`ll bounce back from this all the stronger.

I admire you so...........you are one of the people here who really inspired me to believe in myself again.

I BELIEVE IN YOU BREEZ.

All my love,

Starlight Impress x

[Newyear]

TUES 7TH AUG.

Hi everyone- back from my trip to mom and stepdads house ( moving stuff, cleaning out the garage and 4 trips to goodwill..)
Hey macks- good to see you.

Breez- I don't know what triggered you to drink but at 10months, I'm taking your experience to heart. But 7 months is definitely not down the drain!
Your body and mindhave benefitted greatly from those 7 months- please remember that. You gave yourself 7 months of no alcohol and of taking care of yourself and now you can start on 7 more.
This is a bump in the road. I know you prefer being sober - so you will be. A year from now you can write about how you had that weird slip up at 7 months. :h

And Kathy...I'm so happy for you I can hardly stand it! I get a grin on my face each time I see you making some new milestone. You are getting so strong. I am so very happy for you.

Sorry for not speaking to everyone individually (kinda late in the day I guess)

I'm going thru some stressful stuff but I am trying to concentrate on exercising and sleeping. It seems if I lack those two things on top of the stress, then I start making bad decisions...
So- everything is pretty good in my neck of the woods.
Love,
Lisa

[YoungAtHeart]

TUES 7TH AUG.

Breez, only you will be able to say at some point what allowed the booze beast to get you this time. I am so glad that you are allowing yourself to come here and express your anger and sadness. That is so utterly the best thing that you can do. Let it all out here, and we will support you as you start again. You haven't let a slip become a relapse, and that is very important! I am in awe of how well you have done so far.

I'm doing okay. Maddy got to NJ okay, so I'm relieved about that, and although I'm concerned about her being in a potentially toxic environment, I am relieved to have some exclusively grown-up time for a few days. I'm just really tired! I think that I will turn in early tonight.

I'm really glad that Dx is back now Deter. She must be so proud of you. Is she going to give you a really nice present for behaving so well? No really, it sounds like BOTH OF YOU are really happy! I can't believe you are on 48 days already--it seems just like a few minutes since your slip. The time really passes quickly.

DG, thank you for the warm wishes. All the same right back atchya!! I'm definitely up for a celebration--let's get our AF drinks ready!

Lauralynn, I feel for you with your son at the dentist. I'm glad he was stoic about it. Don't feel defensive about the teeth; a lot of it is genetic.

Thanks for the comments on my ex. His family makes my family look like June and Ward Cleaver, and goodness knows, my family hasn't been nominated for any mental health prizes!:H

Macks, maybe it's selfish of me, but I'm so glad to see you here, even though it took a serious slip to get you here. (sorry). Already you are reaching out to help others. I think you're right about my ex, too. I haven't heard from him today to let me know about any scheduling. He's got until tomorrow evening. (Jaws music.....)

Hi Popeye! Glad you're doing well. I hope you're busy in a good way!

Okay, listen up, Breez, this WILL BE a learning experience. Okay, maybe a certain small amount of self-flagellation is to be expected, but you learned a lot in your 7 months, and you are going to learn a lot from this slip. But you won't learn it from beating yourself up. That much I know is true. Maybe even the pain you are going through right now will be what helps you NOT TO DRINK the next time you're tempted, who knows? Please start being kind to yourself again soon.

Hi FMF, AFM, and Java....nice to see you all here.

Starlight, your words of encouragement are very moving. I hope if I ever slip, you'll have some kind words for me.

Hey Lisa, it's good to see you back from your trip. Have your mom and dad found a place near you yet?? They must be very excited at the thought of living closer to you! I hope that whatever is stressing you gets resolved really soon, but meanwhile, the exercise and the good rest sounds like a great plan.

Anyway, I'm off to watch a little news and then beddie bye for me too!

Hugs,:l
Kathy

[look]

TUES 7TH AUG.

alright!!! stay fine

[Hannah]

TUES 7TH AUG.

:wow3: Young at Heart - Congrats on 57!!! Hope things in your life settle down soon.
Deter - congrats on 48 days. You have really hung in there and kicked the Boozebeast :alf: in his hairy little butt!

Breez - You know you did seven months already, don't let a little slip throw you, just view it as a lesson learned and carry on, none of us are perfect, for sure.

Starlight - We've talked before about how much your life story and mine are similar. We both know that after 10 years, you can still screw up. Hubby and I made the mistake of thinking we could moderate - this time around I know better. I like what you said about sobriety being as fragile as a feather in a typhoon - too true. It means our defenses must be that much stronger, and this web site is sure a big help!

[Determinator]

TUES 7TH AUG.

Breez, I have only admiration and love for you. Thank you for all you do for us.