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[narilly]

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Happy Birthday Ava Dahling. I am glad you are back safe and sound, it's good you got rid of that wine. No point in having that around!
It takes me days to get over a long haul flight so I totally get you being tired. I told my hubby I had to wear compression stockings on my next flight because my legs swell so much. Wierd cause I'm in pretty good shape.
Anyway, 50 years old and Sober, yippee!

I told my MIL I would not be drinking on my birthday and she asked me if I was ok. I think she was a bit surprised but I wasn't going to elaborate. I am really looking forward to having a sober birthday on April 24th girls. Come up for a non AL party with me. My mom is making curry!

I had a great dinner at MIL's tonight. A week ago I was drinking and was still unconvinced that I had to totally quit. I was moderating, Ha Ha, joke was on me. So glad to have really figured out there is no such thing as moderation for me.

My brain tells me so every time. This time I am listening.

It's 10:44 here and I'm in bed. Have a great sleep ladies, I will talk to you tomorrow. Looking forward to waking up hangover free.

Xo

[scottish lass]

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Daughter back safe and sound - she has had an amazing time, and I am sober in spite if temptation, so really content tonight!
Ava - of course you have an accent! Come on - think about it, what language do you speak everyone.......yes, ENGLISH! And I am the closest to that, I am the one without the accent when we meet in Australia!

[Pavati]

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scottish lass;1651011 wrote: PS - I so agree with j-vo, Narilly and everyone - I was not willing to have a drinking problem or be an alcoholic - I was not like "those" people - being one of this group has allowed me to accpet what it is and therefore to recover. Without the support and group of folks I actually like and admire, I would not be where I am now - you have allowed me to face who I am, and not be ashamed of who that is.....

I'm quoting this, too, SL. Thanks for writing the truth as I see it as well. So great to have this group of women (and the occasional drop by man!) to help me face who I am and accept the reality of getting alcohol out of my life. Alcoholism by any other name... I'm glad you're here, too!

Welcome back, birthday girl. Still not quite here yet, so we'll have to party again tomorrow. Looking forward to Nar's in five days, and LB's big One Year Celebration on Wednesday. So many parties so little time. Nar - homemade curry sounds lovely for a party - I am all about the food now that I'm not all about the drink.

I was feeling funky again today - can't quite snap out of it. I am faking that 'til I make it, too, though, as I really don't want to let my kids and DH down by staying in bed and pretending life doesn't exist. I took myself on a long walk and listened to the Bubble Hour on Relapse Prevention - very interesting information, and gave me plenty to think about and act on. One important piece was staying close to a sober community even when you're feeling good, and even when that community is annoying you. Seriously. So if we ever annoy, keep coming back - we'll get straightened out eventually. Thanks again for that link, NS.

Easter picnic with the family tomorrow - the weather has been good but maybe a little chilly for a picnic? If so we'll all end up at my parent's house which is fine, too.

Jane? Jane? Hope you're ok. Last I heard the step kids were on their way over. Hope they don't have you tied up in a closet somewhere.

Ladies - good night. 10:40 here, and I didn't sleep well last night (slept much better camping, I think because I wasn't in my house where if I get up I HAVE to do something).

Thank you all so much for being here for me. I can't believe I am at 139 days thanks to your support. Wow.

xo
Pav

[NoSugar]

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Good Easter morning/afternoon/evening! Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, it still feels like a day of renewal (what does a rabbit hiding colored eggs have anything to do with the whole thing anyway ?). It helps that we finally are having some beautiful weather here - the kind that just makes you glad to be alive .

Pav, is it possible that something else is weighing you down? Drinking was a great one for avoiding feelings so maybe you're actually noticing that something bothers you and are just attributing it to the not drinking. Despite that, you are sounding so good about this non-drinking life!

Everyone who is posting sounds so great - Nar, J-vo, Ava, SL, DB, LB .

Sometimes it is hard to post and feel like you'll be "ruining" the good vibes if you're struggling not to drink or have made that choice and regret it. Please know that you are who we are really here for. Please speak up and give us a chance to help you if we can :l.

xx -NS

[j-vo]

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Happy Easter Ladies!

Great sleep last night and the Easter Bunny has come yet once again! So lots of people at our house today, and so thankful for nice weather. It'll be more like a picnic and I'm grateful as a houseful of people (closed-in) brings on lots of anxiety.

Got everything set up last night. All of the wine is in the other room! Beer in refrigerator. It really hasn't bothered me to see it, place the wine glasses out. I know today will be a day unlike any other, with the new me, or should I say the real me.

Pav, hoping you feel better today, lady! Maybe NS is right, as she has that reputation around here to know what she's talking about : ) Do you think it could be attributed to something else not related to the drinking?

Jane?????? Where are you?

LB, I hope today goes well for you. Enjoy that yummy dinner!

Nar, so glad your night went well with in-laws!

SL, reunion with daughter...

[j-vo]

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Happy Easter Ladies!:h

Great sleep last night and the Easter Bunny has come yet once again! So lots of people at our house today, and so thankful for nice weather. It'll be more like a picnic and I'm grateful as a houseful of people (closed-in) brings on lots of anxiety.

Got everything set up last night. All of the wine is in the other room! Beer in refrigerator. It really hasn't bothered me to see it, place the wine glasses out. I know today will be a day unlike any other, with the new me, or should I say the real me.

Pav, hoping you feel better today, lady! Maybe NS is right, as she has that reputation around here to know what she's talking about : ) Do you think it could be attributed to something else not related to the drinking?

Jane?????? Where are you?

LB, I hope today goes well for you. Enjoy that yummy dinner! :l

Nar, so glad your night went well with in-laws!

SL, reunion with daughter...:h

I tried to download The Anonymous People and it wouldn't download? Vimeo? I'm gonna try again. Have a wonderful day ladies.

[j-vo]

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Just a thought!

It's still Ava's 50th Birthday. I love these 40 hours days. I can get so much more done! Happy Birthday Ava!

Nar, you're next on Thursday. AARP card's in the mail! Can't wait to celebrate with you.

[scottish lass]

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Pav, sorry you have the funk - it does feel worse when we felt that not drinking would solve so many problems ( which indeed it does) but then life goes on. You are allowed to feel down every so often and everyone should be ok with that. And as NS says, we have avoided our feelings for so long! So enjoy the ups and the downs will pass!
Sleeping household here - this week I learnt to post on my cell! Getting up to make a cuppa then back to bed! No running around today - just a mound of laundry!
Better put the Easter baskets out. Have a wonderful AF Easter everyone

[scottish lass]

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Just saw friend Pav - 120 days, that is the elusive 30 days repeated four times!!! Way to go - that's a wonderful Easter gift, very well done :yay:::goodjob:

[Pavati]

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Hi,

Actually, 140 days

Thanks for the support. I was not blaming my funk on alcohol - I am prone to moodiness (ups and downs) in my life. I used to blame the downs on alcohol and hangover, or my husband, or my job, my kids, my muffin top, whatever. I am trying to be mindful and acknowledge my downs without fighting against them all the time. Faking it meant getting my a$$ off the couch and on a walk because even though I really didn't want to, I knew it would make me feel better (and it did). Sometimes, though, I wonder - if it were just me, would I just stay in bed with the covers over my head??

Also, the relapse podcast talks about mood being a big part of relapse - now acknowledging struggles in whatever form.

I am feeling much better today - Ava's birthday here FINALLY! Happy Birthday, sweet Ava. I am so happy to hear of the wonderful sober vacation, the bonding with your mom, and the way your kids are supporting you. You have an inspiring story, and I'm so happy to be here with you!

Heading on a hike and then a picnic - the wildflowers are crazy here right now I think because of a late rain. The weather is amazing and cooperative, and I have a lot of good cooks in my family, so the feast will be delicious.

I'll check back tonight. Happy SOBER Sunday, everyone.

xo
Pav

[little beagle]

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Doing a quick check in. Hubby having a rough patch with weekend. I have been helping get his set up on Sober recover.
Happy Easter ladies.

[scottish lass]

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Jane - :l - sorry! Not sure what to say or how to help.
There are days I am grateful to be single for sure - I am pretty selfish, and I enjoy my time.
Pav - arghh! So sorry! 140 is amazing, almost at 5 times the big one, and 1 1/5 times the next biggie (in my eyes! Looking to the 100 mark here)
I need to get out to see the wildflowers - I would love you to give me some pointers where to hike - my youngest still whines all the way, so I just don't go, but my oldest is really keen to hike, so I want to start.....
PS - when I was by my self ( when girls spent every other week with their dad) - I was in a really bad way, but I did get up, and I think it was because I did it purely for me and no one else
Psychic hugs to both of you Jane and Pav!

[scottish lass]

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X post - hi LB, sorry you are having a tough weekend too:l

[Dottie Belle]

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Happy Easter ladies,
Church this morning now going to a friends for some good food shortly. It is a beautiful day and I want to enjoy it. Think I am catching some kind of crud but not sure what jsut yet....coughing and head feels like it is underwater...maybe the change of weather and all the pollen flying around....hate to take meds but might have to ....bleh...
Hope everyone has a marvelous day!

[narilly]

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Pav! 140 days...is that right?
Wow, your getting up there!

I am feeling great today. No hangover, yes!! It is sunny and warm out +15C!!! Holy smokes! Warm in Calgary. I forgot that it actually got warm here.

Pav, Lil B, SL, love ya girls and know your mood will improve. I guess its just one of those things.

Dottie, sorry your sick honey, take care of yourself.

I got mooned by Byrdie! That made me laugh. I guess I have hit the big time when that happens!

Well, I made a shwack of veggies for the week and for tonight's supper at my next door neighbors. I made: roasted cauliflower with garlic, parmasean and lemon, roasted asparagus with salt, olive oil, and lemon, beans and broad beans with salt and butter AND roasted beets. YUM. Hopefully they will be enough for lunches throughout the week.

Love you girls. Talk later.