Tues. - Oct. 7 - Daily Thread

[retteacher]

Hi Everyone:

I don't know if someone is typing as I am, but I don't like going a day wo/the daily thread. It's kind of my good luck charm. I've had no cravings in spite of the fact that I'm pretty busy. Business can be a trigger for me, but I'm taking time to relax as well.

The feeling of contentment that comes w/sobriety is indescribable. Living honestly & openly is more than worth giving up AL forever. Every sober day feels like I'm going deeper into a new life. My brain is resetting itself. Every little wrinkle in the day doesn't trigger a drinking thought. I'm finding different strategies to deal w/life's ups & downs.

It's taken a while at MWO, but I think the message is starting to stick. I DON'T NEED TO DRINK!

Take care, Mary

[MormonMom]

Tues. - Oct. 7 - Daily Thread

Isn't it fantastic Mary? I feel the same way. Suddenly, the brain is thinking of other things. I was at a friend's house with my children last night for a play date. She asked me if I wanted something to drink and listed off the AF things in her fridge. The old me would have wanted some wine to go with the children's get together. The new me focused on the unity of my family. When it was time to drive home, my main focus was getting there and getting the children settled in for bed. The old me would have been struggling with the idea of whether or not to stop and get a bottle of wine on the way home. Life can be so beautiful when you take time to enjoy it instead of blurring it out in an alcoholic haze. Why can't we remember that when we crave that alcohol? I'm so thankful to be spending another day in not only my life, but my children's life alcohol free.

[retteacher]

Tues. - Oct. 7 - Daily Thread

MM: That's just my question! Why can't we remember how wonderful we feel when we crave AL? I know exactly how you felt yesterday. Once I start drinking (even a little bit), the preoccupation w/having more just takes over. I really think it's about brain chemistry. We're so used to wanting to extend that little buzz. "If I'm buzzing now, I'll feel even better when I drink more, more, more." Of course, our logical brain knows that's not true. Anyhow, I'm glad you resisted. Stay strong. We'll do this together. Mary

[Cinders]

Tues. - Oct. 7 - Daily Thread

Yes, we will do this together.

Love,
Cindi

[Determinator]

Tues. - Oct. 7 - Daily Thread

quick check-in from the airport. thanks for the kickstart Mary.

be well friends!