Tuesday, 6 May 2008

[Paddy]

G'day Abbers,

Long time no read! I only log in sporadically nowadays, but still thinking of you and all the help I got here. I've been off the booze for 5 months now, and stopped Topa in February. Back to my old self with all the witty jokes and fewer memory lapses.

Anyway, again, I have to emphasize that the success lies in having taken this drug, a supporting partner and great support from this site.

Thanks again!

Love,

Paddy

[Loppy lugs]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Morning all,

Another glorious dawn and my first hangover free 6th May in 16 years.

Feeling hopeful at the moment but let's see what a day in the office can do to that. Am planning to go to the pool after work as a change to my normal routine to see if that helps.

Thanks for all the advice for how to cope on bad days.

Hope that your day is a good one.

[Cinders]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Paddy!! Thanks for checking in. It is great to hear you are doing well and able to quit taking the topa. I hope married life is treating you well.

Everyone else, please forgive me for being more absent than usual. I am in a whirlwind trying to get my daughter's wedding done. It is Sunday.

I am doing great and by the posts, it looks like everyone else is, too. Yay!!

Love,
Cindi

[Seen the light!]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Morning everyone

Had a lovely weekend away back to work today. Just checking in this morning - there are lots of new people on this thread so a big HI to you all.

Day 2 AF for me - looking forward to actually getting to day 30 this time - no more excuses just determination and the knowledge that it will feel fantastic!!!

See you all later xxxx

[jinja]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Good Morning!!!

Girls back at school today so life returns to the hectic routine, but atleast I have time to do the things I need to. I have 3 paintings so close to being finished, but they have been sitting looking at me for the last 3 weeks. Can't seem to work when the kids are home!! and funnily enough - the more AF time I have the harder it is???????????? I really thought that my clarity and creativity would be enhanced, but I'm just looking at them thinking "I really should get on." The drive has gone.

AAAAAAAAArrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

Bloody, bloody, buggering, crappity crap, crap ................................ crap!

Just need to vent!! MEN!!! Well, probably just one in particular! I am just so pissed off with the constant critic. "You should do it this way / say it this way / ask it this way ...." "Don't talk to the kids like that, it won't work........." Like he would bloody know - where's he 99% of the time! "Everything you do is obsessive........." Didn't you used to find that endearing about me? It used to be a cute eccentric quirk! And BTW, how can anything be obsessive when you have kids, because you never have the time to do something for more than 30 seconds before getting interupted! "You read too much............" Oh, just F**k Off !!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks - I feel better now.

Hope all have a good day. I am focusing on the present and not the broiling emotions.

Take care
xxx

[Popeye]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Good morning all.
28 day AF today.
It seems everyone is doing well.

Paddy..long time indeed. I'm glad you're getting the better of the demon. Nice to see you again.

[jessie]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Good for you Jinja, letting of steam is very therapeutic. Popeye, I'm impressed!
And today I'm on day 5! It is the first time that I've actually joined the aff'rs and I find it an ENORMOUS help. 30 days sounded to long for me so I committed to 14 days. I still feel dizzy but slightly better then yesterday.
Jessie

[Eastender]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Hi Everyone,

I have never posted on Abbers before, never felt like I had the necessary "qualifications."I always read the posts and envied the people who had this inner strength!
I completed my 30 days last November and realised by March I could NOT Mod.Today I am 46 days AF all down to this website and the support I have had. Just wanted to offer my thanks to everyone.

Eastx

[lausibel]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Hi Everyone!!

I am 5 days AF today!! Need to keep going. Back in the office after a long wend and for london it is particularly sunny!! Feel a bit funny as a girl in my office, is completely mad, she is an ex herion addict, and has done amazinly well to get to where is today, but is still smoking weed and taking alot of other drugs recreational but looks like a mess. She is excellent at her job but people are beginning to notice her eyes rolling after she has had a spliff and she seems to tell everyone her wend antics and as well as me feeling uneasy about it all, i'm not being judemental, but almost think i should tell her that people are talking...............I don't know what to do, or maybe i am being an interferring busy body!!

Thanks for everyone support!! I love this site!! xxx

[flyinhigh]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Good Morning All Afers!!!!

Day 10 for me.....DOUBLE DIGITS!!!! Smiles grace my face!!!!

Jinga- you brought another smile to my face this morning, how is that men...esp. one in particular can get so deep under our skin? It amazes me...the power they have! UGH! As to art, I can relate, I am finding it harder to let the "flow" occur sober, it was something I always did with a drink. I have found some pieces I worked on were better in reflection, but actually mustering up the energy and the creativity were harder. I wish you luck, I am turning my art against AL, seeing if that will help.

I am glad to see all of us are here and ready for another day AF!

Congrats to you all, you are doing great!

flyin'

[charlee]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Morning all
Wow....so early here on the east coast and so many posts!!..Sounds like everyone is hanging in, from those just starting out to those who are reaching for those important milestones......

East, welcome...you must be feeling so proud...I so remember your struggles early on.......

For me, once past the early struggle of that first few weeks (and yes they can be crappy!), it is our mind that can be our worst enemy. The game was over...For years I tried every imaginable game in my head to control my drinking. It wasn't until I surrendered to the fact I could not come out a winner, AL did...every time. I was angry, felt deprived, had a pity party...but said goodbye. I have made peace with myself that the liquid in the bottle, will no longer have that power over me. Making that peace with myself has made this journey so much more bearable.

Cindi..keep us posted on Adrianne and your upcoming wedding!!!

[Lila]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

It is day 7 for me. Jinja, is that your work on the left handed corner? Are you an artist? I love it. Anyways, it is day 7 for me. I'm thinking of the money I'm saving and how I will be a little thinner. And just how - just having my feelings. Last nite I really wanted a beer or two I was stressed. But I just went to bed. ANd now here I am!
Thanks all - I don't know if I could do it without you all!
Lila

[retteacher]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Hi Everyone: I'm busy w/g-sons but just wanted to pop in to say hello. I'll try to return later or tomorrow. Love, Mary

[RAINBOW]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Hello to everyone, I'm new and only joined yesterday so just wanted to thank everyone for the kind welcome. I managed my 1st AF day yesterday - the first of hopefully 30. I really need to do this and just want to thank you all for your support, you are all great bunch of people. Thanks

Starting Day 2/30

[4theboyz]

Tuesday, 6 May 2008

Good Morning Abbers!!

Well Day 2 *again* hoping not to make this a habit. Just had to make sure this was the right thing to be doing and *This is the right thing to be doing*!!! I got to 48 days the first time out and I will challenge Seen and Rainbow to join me on a goal of 60+ days this time out - ya up for it??

Anyway, it sounds as though many here are super determined to kick some AL ass and I am looking forward to continue my journey ODAT with everyone here. It's my Birthday today and thankfully I get to party on with a bunch of Cub Scouts this evening and that should insure a nice AF evening!

Off and running - Have a Great AF Day everyone!