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[bear73]

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I think I am thinking of it in a similar way to what you describe!!

[Doggygirl]

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bear73;1145023 wrote: I think I am thinking of it in a similar way to what you describe!!

Well, I can't say what is right for you, but I am very sure my decision just to stay away from it was the right decision for me. I suspect had I gone there, I would be wanting to go there some more today...blah blah blah. AL leading me by the nose down the path to you know where. NO GOIN' THERE!!

DG

[momof3]

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P3 and DG,

Thanks so much to for your posts. I am damn grateful that I have folks like you in my virtual life who are serious about staying AF and are honest enough to talk about the challenges we face from time to time.

I feel grateful that I have not had any strong urges of late but I do not take that for granted nor do I think for one minute that it is not possible. I am also grateful that my thoughts about alcohol have changed so much. I never for one minute think about alcohol as a reward for anything (such as a hard day at work or something to relax me momentarily). I view alcohol as poison that has the potential to take away my soul because that is what it did before and no way, not ever do I want to go back there again.

M3

[dancingon]

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Bear, if you're thinking about AF beer the same way as alcoholic beer it might be best to avoid it.
I had a pleasant surprise upon trying AF wine recently. I don't like sweet drinks, so it was a good alternative. It didn't really taste like wine and certainly didn't have the bite of wine, but I felt like I'd HAD a wine, which I don't after juice or soft drink, and I easily stopped after 1 1/2 glasses, which made it last a few days. It might help ease people in to a period AF, but I wouldn't substitute it long term

[Guitarista]

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Doggygirl;1144894 wrote: Chilli, I really love the bodyguard analogy. That puts it all in the positive perspective where it belongs!

I am at home here too G. I am so grateful we all found our way here, and that we have each other for support and to help the newcomers.


DG

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greeneyes;1144897 wrote: Absolutely. I think of a post/thread like this and the ripple effect it has like the circular ripples across a pond when pebble is dropped. The message of insight and strength certainly spreads.

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Yep.