The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living
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errydayimmusclin wrote: »Made it through the get together at the brewery without having a drink!!! Oh my gosh it was tempting though!!!! So many new beers on tap! 😭😭 damn that deliciousness!! I feel though, if I can make it through that, i'm on a pretty good path. So, i'm pretty proud of myself for that.
So awesome and happy for you!
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This evening is a great example of enjoying AF for me. This evening I was a bit sideways over a few things. In the past it would have EASILY been please pour the wine faster!! In turn, would always make things worse. I am thankful I was able to change my attitude and now going to enjoy the rest of the evening rather than pondering on things that are unnecessary. Win Win!12
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Happy Sunday all,well I chose to drink Thurs then into Friday cuz I just felt so crappy,it didn't help,couple of triggers which sshouldnt have been a big deal were on Wednesday my youngest daughter in Portland got rear ended really hard by a pickup truck,she's fine but her new car got totalled,my nerves were so shot all that night,the next day at work the old bartender from my old haunt came in for highlights and for some reason old memories just kept popping into my head so I struggled in my head all day and finally gave in to stopping for beer on the way home,ugh,all it did was make me lazy,tired and grouchy,completely not worth blowing my 61 day streak over! Dumb as always.Welcome to the newcomers,stick to your goals no matter what,the self defeat feeling is the worst of all,letting other people down sucks but letting ourselves down is just awful
Aww, just hang in there!!! Start over and that is it. Sorry about the accident. My nerves would be shot if that happened here. Love and hugs.
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It took a little longer than the last time I went AF, but I slept good and all night last night. No tossing and turning. Today is day 17 AF.
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@Ed_Zilla Awesome! I am also sleeping so much better without alcohol. Not at first... Now, Yes! Not as long; however, not sleeping off alcohol.6
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Greetings Dry Friends aka Driends
I have started going to the gym in the evenings, doing some swimming, hot tub, sauna time. I have found it to be an excellent way to stay dry...yes thats right, a dip in the pool to stay dry17 -
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Greetings Dry Friends aka Driends
I have started going to the gym in the evenings, doing some swimming, hot tub, sauna time. I have found it to be an excellent way to stay dry...yes thats right, a dip in the pool to stay dry
Boy, Norm, u do really know how to keep us positively cherpy.
thanks a million for cool ideas, and a laugh 5 -
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I'll join your team
I haven't had a drink in a week and I'm planning on staying away from alcohol for at least 6 months then possibly add it in occasionally in moderation. I'm a part time barender though. It's fairly easy for me to not drink at home but I struggle at work! 10 -
Just poppin' in to say that today marks my 4 weeks of AF!!! Yipeeeee!!!
Everyone here seems to be doing well, keep it up, and enjoy your week
Thanks for all the support, so glad I stumbled across this group!12 -
@errydayimmusclin YEP...I figure this 4 week mark of AF...dom DESERVES a WooHoo...so, Yes, that WOO was from Moi
And a thumbs up to @evilpoptart63 for a week of sobriety!!! Welcome! Your occupation can definitely present a challenge but then I'm sure you see the gnarly side of drinking also...now there's some incentive!!8 -
I'm in the process of locating my Dad's family...It was so exciting to find an in-law even though she is now divorced from the Fam member who is connected....but I am in the process of picking her brain for details...a little difficult for her cause she doesn't know me from a hole in the ground...I located her on FB so I don't blame her for being suspicious, but I think I made a break through & am awaiting her to message me again after she attends to some errands...
It was very emotional for me because she is an in-law of my half brother, so I was in tears when I texted my daughter in between messages...and then was told that he died several years ago, so that was a bummer, but I'm hoping that I'll be able to connect with my half sister. I'm somewhat reserved cause I'm not sure who I'll find if anyone...still exciting though. It's my project right now to get some of my Dad's history.
AND for anyone who is connected with their family you're very fortunate...NOW there's a blessing to count!! 9 -
I am very happy to find this group. After more than 25 years drinking (besides during my three pregnancies), and after many events made into unhappy events due to my excessive alcohol consumption, I have decided to give up all alcohol. I am on day 17 AF and I am feeling incredibly better already.14
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Catwoman1037 wrote: »I am very happy to find this group. After more than 25 years drinking (besides during my three pregnancies), and after many events made into unhappy events due to my excessive alcohol consumption, I have decided to give up all alcohol. I am on day 17 AF and I am feeling incredibly better already.
Wonderful! Day 17 is awesome!5 -
lorrainequiche59 wrote: »I'm in the process of locating my Dad's family...It was so exciting to find an in-law even though she is now divorced from the Fam member who is connected....but I am in the process of picking her brain for details...a little difficult for her cause she doesn't know me from a hole in the ground...I located her on FB so I don't blame her for being suspicious, but I think I made a break through & am awaiting her to message me again after she attends to some errands...
It was very emotional for me because she is an in-law of my half brother, so I was in tears when I texted my daughter in between messages...and then was told that he died several years ago, so that was a bummer, but I'm hoping that I'll be able to connect with my half sister. I'm somewhat reserved cause I'm not sure who I'll find if anyone...still exciting though. It's my project right now to get some of my Dad's history.
AND for anyone who is connected with their family you're very fortunate...NOW there's a blessing to count!!
Wow! Best wishes on your search. Xo6 -
Good morning all. I'm still here, following along though not feeling too chatty. This rainy/sleet/snow over and over has me in a black mood. I need Quiche's happy sun light lamp I guess. I need to keep in mind that Spring WILL get here eventually! Everyone sounds like they are doing well with their personal goals. Welcome to the new faces! You will find lots of support here.8
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Hello Driends! Thanks @Normnlv for that haha,ugh 5 days sober and just rethinking my strategy, I'm very pissed that I drank after 60 days off! Still even after getting back on the wagon my confidence is shaky but I do say every "slip" is a learning experience and this time I learned drinking just makes me tired,I go from buzz to blackout fast! I yelled at my daughter,I had NO energy the next day so there's that,bad memories to add to my list,had a nice talk with hubs about it and he says let it go,no use dwelling on it so I guess I won't or at least try not to,Lorraine,that's interesting about your family,hope it all works out,Jen,hope your mood gets better,I get it this is the longest winter in history and I'm in the desert! Just rainy,windy,gloomy on/off,wishes for a happy AF day,back later 8
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