AF August - Week 1

[Chillgirl]

Good Morning my friends and welcome to August 2010! Lets live up to our title and make it an Alcohol Free one :yes2:

I had a lovely time last night at the wedding party, managed to keep going till the wee small hours and even dance sober which was a terrifying experience until I realized everyone else was beyond noticing anyway!

Lav - My heart really goes out to you today, Im baffled that Mr L has let you think he was sorting himself out when he didnt intend to return?! This is such unkind behaviour and Im sure he is not a cruel man which therefore highlights to me just how lost he is to be able to treat you this way. This must be so difficult but at least its more clarity than you had before and hopefully will allow you to now concentrate on what is good for you.

Wishing you all a peaceful Sunday :l

[patrice]

AF August - Week 1

Good morning chill
I am joining the AF august .. The first day of the month and back to Day 1 for me..
hi everyone
Patrice

[Time to change]

AF August - Week 1

Morning Chill and Patrice, I am determined to have an AF August so I'm with you guys. Patrice, I'm back to day one today aswell so lets do it together!! xx

[Chillgirl]

AF August - Week 1

:welcome: Patrice & Time to Change! Lovely to have you here....
We are a strong little team so you are in great hands :armsaround:

[patrice]

AF August - Week 1

Thanks for the welcome.. I will come on here daily but maybe not at the same time as you guys becuase I'm in SE Asia and its 6pm here.. I'm glad the day is nearly done.. i have spent the day reviewing WHY I drank over the weekend after 6 weeks of feeling fab..but on and up!!

[Time to change]

AF August - Week 1

I drank yesterday completely out of the blue, I still don't know what made me do it. There was no real trigger, I just thought 'ooh i could have some wine today' ......Fool. Well, 1st of August feels like a good place to restart my AF life which I've been loving so far. Definatly on and up!! xx

[Guitarista]

AF August - Week 1

Have a great August everyone! Go big, or go home!

[papmom3]

AF August - Week 1

LOL G!! Big it is!!
OK all, it's 7:30 on a beautiful Sunday morning here in New England and I am just starting my tea and toast and then before I do ANYTHING else, it's off to the rail trail with the pups-even LM!! I know I'm going to regret this decision but maybe it will be too early for a lot of other dogs to be walking (yeah, right!) and I'm going to try my best impersonation of the Dog Whisperer and stay calm and focused. Deep breaths now as I'm already getting uptight!! then it's hours of cleaning for me as well as baking once I get the dishes cleaned from last weekes baking attempt!! If there is anytime left over, I will grab my book and head to the chaise and the pond for some me time. I didn't go down to say hi to the fishies this morning but the water is still in the pond so I'm sure they are fine.
I am so thankful to be sober and unhung this morning after a close call last nite. Thank god there is Chat in this world!! A number of long termers were there last nite and really saved my butt with their encouragement and wicked funny banter.

Hi Patrice!! Glad to see you here!! How are you feeling this morning/nite?

Welcome Time2Change!! This is the month to really make a committment to yourself and sobriety-it will prepare you well for the holidays just around the corner can you believe it??

the Carolina Wren is singing beautifully, my tea is whistling and it's time for this furmom to step away from the puter and get out and enjoy!!

Later Fabbers!!

:l

[paguy]

AF August - Week 1

Good morning, everyone! I am excited about the new month because in 11 more days, I will reach my 30 day AF summit! Here's to everyone's success with staying AF during August!!

[patrice]

AF August - Week 1

Hi all.. its night here ... was great to chat with you this morning Pap.. I still feel a bit depleted but back up for day 1
Patrice
xx

[Rusty]

AF August - Week 1

Hello to Patrice and Time to Change, :welcome:

Chill, congratulations on your six months AF! You are an inspiration to everyone here at MWO. Good job on being AF during a wedding...a huge achievement!

To Lav, Chill, Dill and all our regulars, I also posted this morning under the July Jamboree because I don't think I'm qualified to start a new thread. Take a peek if you're interested.

Have a great AF day everyone!

Rusty

[Stargazerlily]

AF August - Week 1

I have not posted since Friday and had a little catching up to do.

Lav, I can hear the anger/pain in your post regarding your husband, but at least now you know. Being in limbo, no communication.....that is torture. Could you imagine how differently this would be playing out if you were still drinking? You are strong in your sobriety, healthy, intelligent and can make good decisions for YOU. We are here to support you as you begin to recreate your life, so post away.

Thanks for all the comments about having my son come home and having a accepting attitude. Lav, thought of how you life your adult kids and really sounds like you cherished that time. Dill, my son does not have a degree but wants one. He struggles academically and always has. Chill, appreciated your input too. It is so helpful to me to get feedback regarding this hard situation. Thanks from my heart.

Sped, read my posts, you are not the only one struggling.....I think having time off is a huge trigger, at least it is for me. One year AF, wow, I am jealous.

LBH, I hate when I can't sleep at night and know I'll be tired next day. You are so sweet to look at all of our stories in such a kind way. Life is so complicated at times, this forum is a good place to sort out our thoughts.

Dill, you enjoying the Shell Seekers? Let me know.

Last night we went to a birthday surprise party and it was fun. We laughed, talked and had good plain old fun. I am determined to have an AF August, glad it is the first. Today my father and stepmother are coming over for a cookout. I have to talk with him about some important stuff. It was an interesting day yesterday, I was on the phone all morning. Read in the afternoon, enjoying the silence. I will not have a day like that for a long time, so I made sure to love every second of it. Again, I know I am dramatic, but that is the way I feel.

Welcome to new comers patrice and time to change.

[Rusty]

AF August - Week 1

Hi Star,

My first post from this morning is still under the July thread. Great to see you! So glad you are AF as you prepare yourself with your son at home. I share your thoughts about time off being a huge trigger...it is for me as well. If your son struggles academically, maybe he could get some tutoring help at the local community college. If he selects classes he really enjoys and does well in them, it would be a huge confidence-builder for him. I hope the cookout with your dad and stepmother go well today.

P3...good job on resisting tempation last night!

Off to work out....will check in later,

Rusty

[Lavande]

AF August - Week 1

Good morning August friends!

This will be my 2nd AF August & I am grateful for that

Welcome to Patrice & Time to Change!

Thanks to everyone for your support & kind words. My spouse is truly depressed & in denial. He refuses to even consider getting appropriate help & consider a change in his thinking. It's his choice, I can't do anything about that. I gave him the best years of my life, I'm not giving him another day.

I plan to do a bit of therapeutic packing away of his stuff every day. It will all be in plastic trash bags & placed in his garage so if he wants it he can find it there.

Well, it's cloudy this morning, increasing humidity & rain on the way. Thinking about baking something funky today like pita breads, bagels, etc. Baking makes me

Wishing everyone a terrific AF Sunday.
Lav

[Rusty]

AF August - Week 1

Good Morning Lav,

Sounds like you're making wise decisions. Good for you. Here was my post this morning under the July Jamboree thread. "Lav-I can only echo what Dill and LBH said-my thoughts have been with you as well the last few days, and I'll be praying that his decision gives you closure so you can rebuild your life without him in it. So many people don't understand that you can be more alone in a loveless relationship than actually living by yourself and being single. The biggest adjustment probably will be filling the time that he took up. Fortunately, you can look forward to the birth of your daughter's baby. One relationship is ending and another one will be starting. Sending you peace, strength, and comfort.