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    #31
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    DG -- I am more a lurker than a poster but when I saw you post I was so pleased to see you back. You providied so much "glue" to the entire group. Hope you are well! Liz

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      #32
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      Doggy!!!!!!!!!!!


      YAY!!!!!!!


      You are back!

      Welcome home! We missed you!

      Looking forward to having a laugh with you again!

      Lots of love :l

      satori

      xxx
      "Though there are many paths at the foot of the mountain - all those who reach the top see the same moon - as any fule kno"

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        You guys seriously just made me start bawling like a little bare butt baby. You are awesome, each and every one. All of your words mean SO much to me.

        There is no doubt that the booze beast has a huge hold over me. I HAVE to treat this like smoking - once I quit I must NEVER be lulled into thinking I can have "just one" cuz those days are FAR behind me, if they ever "were" to begin with.

        Mary, I like your suggestion of going for a full month of ZEROs. I'm feeling a little bit "on the fence" about it this morning. I DID take the full battery of supplements though. We shall see what today brings. I wish I could say I DOIN' IT STARTING TODAY but for some reason I'm not quite there. I am sorry to hear that you had a fall but I'm very happy you are back at Day 26. I guess I will never get there if I don't get off my lazy drunken rear end and get through Day 1 again!

        tkeene, I'm so glad that enjoyed a nice walk with your doggies in beautiful weather. I know that lots of people can successfully moderate and that's terrific. But if you are like me, and can't go there, please try to say no each time you start thinkin' o' drinkin'. Falling off the wagon stinks. It's so good to hear from you and it sounds like you are doing really well.

        FMF => FMS!! I love that!! I hope your feet were all pretty - pedicured with pretty painted toe nails when you found them.

        Satori I want to laugh again too. All the laughter when drinking feels so fake - even when I'm doing it. Does that make any sense? I CAN and DID have fun while not drinking so what the sam hill is my frickin' problem?

        Hi to everyone else - Janice and Magic and Paula and Accountable and Stillcrawling for your kind words and for your support.

        I'm going to hang out here and read and read and read and read and hopefully find that RIGHT decision inside myself to make this my new Day 1. That is still a possibility.

        This mind game of mine feels so stupid, but here I sit playing it anyway....GEEZ.....
        Love and many hugs,
        DG
        Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
        Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

        One day at a time.

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          #34
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          Hi DG,
          So great to have you back with us.

          You know how much you loved being AF..........you know you did it, and were enjoying it..........I`m so looking forward to reading about you doing it all again........for keeps this time.

          Wishing you love and renewed strength for getting back on that wagon.

          Starlight Impress x

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            #35
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            Fantastic!
            Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them, but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight.

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              tkeene;218004 wrote: Doggy Girl...I wonder what it is that is confusing you about starting AF today? You have been AF before and loved it, what is causing your conflict? You are the one in control of your thoughts and actions, and if you don't quit today, tomorrow will just be another today and so on. Put Will back on, go lie in the "hummuck" and let the beast melt away. Quit giving this so much thought and just do it...I know you can! Remember, one drink is too many and a thousand is never enough. GO FOR IT!!!!
              WHEE!!!! Thank you - I NEEDED THAT!!!

              And thanks to Starlight and MM for the welcome back!!

              DG
              Day 1 AF
              Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
              Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

              One day at a time.

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                #37
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                DG, I am so glad that you are back. Your journey has helped and will help more people than you can ever imagine. Hugs to you!
                "Keep your eyes and heart focused on the end goal at all times, and never settle for less."

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                  #38
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                  DG,

                  The full effect of your power to so many here at MWO should not be underestimated. I have read dozens of posts in your absence that tell of your strength for others in living AF.

                  Now it is your turn to pick it all up for yourself. Forget the green suit, no shame here. Just pick up where you left off.

                  You know what you need to do for yourself.

                  Welcome and peace.

                  July

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                    #39
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                    DG - So Glad you're back!:welcome:
                    The furture lies before you like newly fallen snow - be careful how you tread it, for every step will show.

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                      Yes Doggy Girl, I missed you on Booze Busters big time! Don't go away again without telling us!
                      Anna:h

                      Hannah-can you send me Pooh's red jacket-it's getting kinda cold here-thanks.
                      IS MILIS FION,ACH IS SEARBH A IOC
                      Wine is sweet, but paying for it is bitter

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                        Hi Beaches and July and HannahDeb! It is so good to be here with all of you again. Drinking really is a lonely sport at this stage of the game for me. Thank you for all your kind words. If I keep getting all teary eyed and crying, will I lose some of the weight I regained????? No, I guess that would be water weight so never mind!

                        Deb I just finished doing a search and found your post about your brother in laws funeral. I am so sorry....what a lovely sister you are to have been such a support for her during BIL's illness and then the funeral. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for any woman to lose her husband, but I think there must be some unique difficulties when it happens at such an early age. One of my best friends lost her husband to cancer when we were only 40. I know how alone she felt with very few people around her who could TRULY understand what she was going through from first hand experience. I know my friend would also encourage your sister to find some sort of support group whether on-line or in person. Whatever help she may need, I know you will help her find it. Many of those big animal hug thingys right back at ya!

                        DG
                        Day 2 AF
                        Day 240 something or other NicoDemon free - I've lost count which I think is a good thing. Can't wait 'til that day comes with the Booze Beast.
                        Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                        Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

                        One day at a time.

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                          #42
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                          The Booze Beast Battle Continues...

                          Why is this so hard?

                          I wish I knew the answer.

                          I do believe that all addictive substances mess with our minds, and mess with them in collaboration (sp) of sorts.

                          I am proud to be one year (as of 2/26/08) Nicotine Free.

                          I am about to turn 50 years old this month, and I do NOT want to enter my fifties as an Alcohol Addict. I have to keep trying to give this up.

                          I have been cozying up with AL, and therefore not visiting MWO for the last few months. (um..ignoring the problem.)

                          When I visited today, I was sad to see our friend FMS formerly known as FMF lost her Mother, with some sadness and maybe unresolved stuff. BUT...FMS is still here, and working her sobriety. I admire that. I aspire to be a person that can some here every day, and no matter what is going on - and just keep working at my own sobriety. I tend to be way too much of an "all or nothing" gal. That approach doesn't work with the alcohol problem.

                          I am thrilled to see so many faces (well, screen names!) still here and active - working at sobriety - that I recognize from before. Special thanks to MM for welcoming me back so quickly. To all of my other friends here - I hope you will welcome me too, and I hope to be here to welcome you if you fall or take time away for whatever reason.

                          I'm not sure what to do, or how to do it. All I know is I have to break free of this alcohol addiction.

                          DG
                          1 Year nicotine free. And if I can do that, I'm sure I can kick booze eventually. Just gotta figure out the day in and day out plan.
                          Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                          Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

                          One day at a time.

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                            #43
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                            Hi Doggy Girl,
                            I joined MWO in late January, so I am a new friend, now 40 days AF. I just read your entire thread - a good lesson to me to always be on the watch for that little alcohol monster inside, who wants to be fed. In your journeys I wonder if you have also read Allan Carr's book, Easy Way to Stop Drinking? It really helped me a lot in developing the positive thinking I needed to quit. His book and RJ's MWO book had the best Amazon.com reviews, which is what led me here. He also speaks to how AA domimates our culture, to the exclusion to other approaches. Recently I checked the shelf at Borders: lots of AA publications, no MYO or Carr books.

                            Good luck, and I will probably keep reading your thread. I enjoy the Your Story threads, which enable me to view the progress of people over time.
                            My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.

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                              #44
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                              Hey Doggygirl, its great to hear from you....and big congratulations on being 1 year nicotine free!! Don't stay away no matter how hard it gets....we all need each other....all it takes is maybe just one post, just one, to get that switch back on...and you're off and running.

                              Your friend, Janicexxx
                              AF since 9 May 2012
                              Quit trying to control something that is uncontrollable (Bear February 08)

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                                Many thanks Juliana and Janice. I will check out Allan Carr's book on Stopping Drinking. Lots of people who have quit smoking have mentioned his quit smoking books. I'm willing to listen - and what the heck - I'm guessing that book is less $$ than what I typically spend on booze in a week (or a few days) time.

                                Janice...thank you. I'm so glad you are still here.

                                DG
                                Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                                Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

                                One day at a time.

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