Wednesday 7th May

[Peanut]

Wednesday 7th May

Good Morning All!!

Everyone sounds wonderful today. Day 7 for me!!!! I almost didn't make it yesterday, but thankfully, with the help of all you wonderful people, I did it - well, you guys and a couple glasses of AF wine!!!! I've been posting alot on the General Discussion thread - it has been very interesting, to say the least.

Jinja - I was thinking of going to the doctor to get something to help me sleep - this is terrible. I should feel much better, but I am so sleepy!!!! And, I have been sneezing and my sinuses are acting up - I hope I don't get sick. I too found all that wine helped kill off any nasty invaders, and I rarely got colds at all!!!

Be strong everybody - must run to a meeting!
xoxox Peanut

[Janice]

Wednesday 7th May

Just a quick hi to everyone again today!!! Hopefully will get more time at the weekend to post more.....still going strong though and feel great!!!

love Janicexxx

[disapprovingcat]

Wednesday 7th May

I think I need a place to hide out for a while. I see some of the people who are at a similar place sobriety-wise are here. The ODAT thread where I was getting support seems to have a lot of people still drinking in it lately. I know this sounds snarky, but if you've acknowledged that you have a problem with alcohol, drinking nearly every night (even a little) isn't moderating, IMO. It was my own perception that ODAT meant that having a abstinence plan that was more than a few days out was still tough. My mistake evidently. And I hope I don't offend people.

I'm very proud of my progress, but I'm not ready to commit to a lifetime of abstinence. I am committed to today.

Tomorrow night I'm being sworn in as the leader of a local club. I'm very excited by the challenge. Joining the club in the first place was part of trying to get out of my depression that led to my excess drinking that led to more depression, etc. There will be wine and I will be toasted - but not toasted :drunk: - it will be the first time that it will be very obvious if I don't take a drink - 50 people will be watching.

I guess I need people around who are successfully saying "no" to even one.

Sorry if that upsets anyone.

[cowgal]

Wednesday 7th May

day 3

You all sound so positive, I really like the idea of working on my recovery, they do stress that in AA, where I reside at night here..................it IS helping me, I need to focus on my recovery and not on all my other problems, cuz if I am not sober, my other problems will just keep getting bigger and BIGGER and BIGGER, as they have in the past few months...........

first marriage "counseling", formal one anyway, we tried (I tried) a church-based marriage study, but that doesn't work if your partner doesn't partake in the participation and you do it all..................I found that out the hard way!!

Anyway, keep me in your prayers, thoughts, sorry to be so selfish in asking that, but I really don't want tothrow away my sobriety AGAIN over this!!!ray:ray::wings:

love you guys.:l:h

MA

[bestlifeldms]

Wednesday 7th May

Good Afternoon,

Really busy and desk piled high here at work. But wanted to take a minute and say "Congrats!" to all for your hard won battles, staying alcohol free! :boxer: 30 days today for me! Wheeee Heeeee! Unbelievable!

Stregnth and support to all! :h Best

[Beck]

Wednesday 7th May

Welcome Big Mac and D-Cat, All are welcome here.

Lor, thank you for your post today. I am still working on my recovery not on relapse. I do have this stupid voice that thinks I may need to screw up to keep moving forward. Yep, it feels twisted in my head too

Cindi, I hear you loud and clear.

Bestlife, Congrats on your 30 days! I know how great that feels.

Big Mac, hide out the rest of the day if you need to - 30 days is an important milestone.

Peanut, feel better.

Cowgal, good luck at counseling. Hope and pray that works out for you. Good for you for recognizing how important being sober is especially now.

Anyone heard from Aqua?

Beck

[Determinator]

Wednesday 7th May

On the road again. a quick XXXXXXXX and I've gotta zoom zoom

[wantrealmeaning]

Wednesday 7th May

Hi everyone,

Just a quick check in, been really busy today. Day 29AF for me also and I feel quite excited, like it's gonna be my b'day tomorrow or something :H.

Thanks Seen, I am feeling really good and strong, I've wanted this soooooo bad for such a looooong time. I was so scared that I was gonna be a miserable dry drunk. I've discovered that I am living life much happier without AL than with it.

So good to see everyone sticking to their goals and staying positive.

I have to dash off now but before I go I just want to say that everyday AF really, truly, honestly does keep getting better and better :yes2:.

Take Care
Want
:l:h

[on my way]

Wednesday 7th May

Wow, today has been one of those days! The kind that makes you want to get hammered?.not gonna let it happen.
Had a consult this morning, an employee got very snippy with me (in a large group) I did not appreciate it. I for the most part am a decent boss but I wanted to tell her to get the hell out. You give an employee a lot of latitude and you get repaid with a hard time and hassle? that does not bode well with me. Gonna deal with that tomorrow and look for a replacement!
I run a pretty tight ship at home and work. I essentially have 2 jobs, one I love and one that pays well. I am so amazed at the level of selfishness some of the younger people have, they want, want, want and give little regard for others. Ugh!!

Well, that is the end of a 50% pms rant, thanks for tolerating it.

Happy 30, 60 and 90 days, this is one nice group! The AF days are piling up here, it?s mighty impressive!!

Think I need to go for a run before the soccer practice shuttle takes off.

Best to you all!

On my way, 39 days

[flyinhigh]

Wednesday 7th May

On my way-
Wow do I hear that pms rant!!! I too had one of those days that made me think of AL....but luckily made it home and decided to ATTACK the dishes. Funny, never thought dishes would be my resolve, but it worked!


Good luck to those of you at 29.....tomorrow is a day of celebration for you!

I can't remember who wrote it, but thank you for the thought of working on my recovery...that one will stick.

Take care all,
flyin'

[YoungAtHeart]

Wednesday 7th May

Hi all,

D-Cat, it sounds like being here will be good for you. People here do occasionally have a slip-up, but they are dedicated to trying to remain alcohol free, and it sounds like that is what you want.

I know there is a group of people trying to moderate and not really making it. I used to be one of them. Lots of people eventually realize that they can't moderate and then start working on AF.

Welcome aboard.

[4theboyz]

Wednesday 7th May

Good "evening" Abbers!!! (Boy that was strange!) Another hugely busy day and finally time to check in 14 hours late no less.

Jinja I call your raise and have a lot more chips where those came from and see you at the final table of 60 days for a showdown!

Lila - May is my favorite month and not just because of my birthday, May brings on the warm sunny days I love so much!

Time2 - sleep is the big payoff that took me by surprise along with all the dreams that came with it!

Bigmac, congrats on the 29/30 days very nice job my friend!!

Lorelei - I love your "Mantra" of choosing to recover or relapse as I have struggled with both as of late...a great thought to refocus upon!

DCat congrats on the "Top Dog" leadership role!!

OnMyWay you hit a very raw nerve with me and your "snarky" employee only I really can't fire mine since he is a key employee that is crucial to our production team.

See you all in a few hours - Sweet dreams Abbers!!

[july232007]

Wednesday 7th May

disapproving cat,

It sounds like you are ready for your own AF goals. It is a bit scary to think or say I'm not going to drink anymore. But it becomes easier after you walk some miles in those shoes. You will start thinking of yourself as a nondrinker after some time and then you are on to a new level.

I know that after some time AF my dreams progressed from drinking dreams to dreams where I was sometimes drinking/sometimes not, to a place where even in my dreams I have become a nondrinker.

Good luck and don't be afraid to be bold in your decisions.

July

Day 288 AF

[Cinders]

Wednesday 7th May

Damn,

I was trying to post an upbeat, positive post today but can't.

My girl is doing well. I am doing well.......

Let's just keep on trucking. All of us.

That is all we can do....

It is a whole lot better than the alternative.

Love,
Cindi

[Determinator]

Wednesday 7th May

whew. just got to my hotel room after a very big but productive work day.

True indeed Cindi...the alternative is very dire. Let us stay the course

off to chat if anyone is up.......