A new goal!

[Janice]

Hi everyone!! I usually post on the Starting Out newbies thread. I joined MWO at the end of April and set myself the 30 day AF goal. Today is day 42, 6 weeks since I last had a drink! After talking things over with my husband, who also enjoys his wine but is quite happy with 2 or 3 glasses over the weekend - I decided to have my first glass tonight when we had a BBQ. I've been thinking about it for a couple of days. I think I've been scared of having that first drink in case....well, you know. Anyway, just had one small glass of red and made it last. Thats going to be it now until next weekend - my new goal!! I just cannot afford to get back into that daily drinking, that daily need. I hope I'm doing the right thing. Wish me luck!! Janicexxx

[betty boop]

A new goal!

Janice, Well done and Good Luck ..

BB xx

[brightfield]

A new goal!

Wow janice, that is fantastic.

Well done, good luck and best wishes.

[cassy]

A new goal!

Hi janice well done..i too am doing no weekday drinking (monday to friday inclusive) for las t 2 weeks and so far so good. i just remind myself i no longer drink weekdays.
I figure if i can get this pattern going for several months then maybe i can work on whats happening on the other 2 nights(moderation is the hope for those 2 nights!!)

sounds like we ar working on a similar goal,,,i shall follow your posts for inspiration too!!!

Regards Cassy

[ducky]

A new goal!

Great job Janice!

I hope mods works for you. I am glad you were able to enjoy just one glass. That is fantastic.

[lucky 2.0]

A new goal!

Good job Janice. Do not get complacent.

All the best.

[Waves 2]

A new goal!

Good luck Janice. make your plan and stick to it.

[berly429]

A new goal!

janice...sounds like a plan...i dont know...i may have to try that...but i dont know...i have made all these promises to myself...and i dont know how i would feel if i took that drink...although it has only been 1 day...and yes...i do have the cravings...and i would at least like to make it to the weekend....good luck to you...

[lushy]

A new goal!

Good job Janice! That is a great goal.

[Janice]

A new goal!

Thanks everyone, I am determined to make this work. Janice

[Guest]

A new goal!

Great job on the 42 days janice, and the plan to be AF on weekdays from here on in. Cassy invited me to join in with you,(thanks cassy) as this has been my first success-day 1 AF of my journey and is almost bed-time.My goal is only 1 btl of wine a wk, instead of my usual 7, so shall be AF until at least Fri. Best of luck to all.

Starlight Impress

[Janice]

A new goal!

Good luck Starlight!! Weekend here we come!! Janice

[bluesky]

A new goal!

Janice:goodjob:

Popped over to congratulate you and to wish you all the best, go get it Janice, you can do it, I know you can! Brilliant work, you are an inspiration to us all. Keep on swimming the lengths and enjoying the garden and you will get there, Hugs, hugs and more hugs.

Bluesky :l

[Buddysmom]

A new goal!

:teeter: Hi Janice. I too have been AF for 116 days and made the concious decision to drink last Saturday. It was my 20th anniversary and I wanted to have some good champagne. I did well moderating, but feel a twinge of guilt that I broke my AF days. I have been going to an out patient rehab group that my insurance suggested, and they would call this a relapse. They preach complete abstinence and push AA constantly. I don't feel that it was a relapse, as I didn't drink alone or to get drunk which was my problem before. I don't intend to drink alone or during the weekdays at all, and If I do drink I want it to be a special occasion and set a limit at 3 drinks. I guess this is the scary part, seeing if you can do it. Moderation seems much harder that Abstinence. More to think about.

:teeter:

[Janice]

A new goal!

Good luck Buddysmom - 116 AF days, well done!!! I know exactly what you mean, it is scary! - its such a big risk to take isn't it after all the hard work. I'm doing the same as you though - weekends only (just Sat & Sun), no drinking alone, red wine only (I was a white wine drinker), and no more than 2 glasses per evening. I am also going to try and leave it as late as possible before having that first drink. Keep in touch - it will be good for us both!! best wishes, Janice