The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living
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I found a locket I bought in Paris in 2013 and inside, at the time, I had put a piece of paper that merely said,"Sobriety". That was 5 years ago. Apparently I've been thinking about this a long time. I'm glad I am finally taking this seriously. I wish I had the resources I have now (like this), then.6
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@JenT304 I just clicked on your signs & they enlarged. Julie posted a (Ted Talk?) video a few pages back that discusses women's drinking & how advertisers have recognized the large percentage of women they can target &
the result has been a significant increase in women drinkers...IN fact the male population has stayed fairly constant with a bit of a decrease, so it seems that women are actually out-drinking men. Obviously your signs show that no one is spared, even "girls." Advertisers are unscrupulous, cause their bottom line is $$$$$$$ & lots of it, they spend billions to make many more billions and they do not care who they target!
I remember an article about marketing to children & the term "prostitots" was used in reference to clothing marketed to children. It had a pic of a "child's" (under 12 year old category) pair of low-waist jogging pants & across the butt was printed "Juicy" in sparkles...What the heck is THAT!! Pedophile bait???? It is disgusting when the lines become blurred to the point of sending mixed messages that could very well end in victimizing children. The only control we have is to not finance it!!3 -
@JenT304 There was a really fit young woman (maybe 22ish) at the gym tonight and someone had asked her about I'm guessing how she works out so hard and is so fit. I overheard her say, "I go to bed at 9. Oh, and I don't drink." Thinking about that sign...imagine, "What's a nice girl like me doing without a free weight in her hand?"7
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@mainelylisa I like that version better!
@JenT304
Cigarettes used to be glamorized also, until we realized how dangerous they are.
Can you imagine if the sign had "cigarette" in its place? Alcohol can cause devastating health conditions leading to death, and with DWIs added in, it seems just as dangerous to me.3 -
@Kiki9871 .... I found that I needed reminders now and again and coincidentally I found this one in my makeup bag today...
Great idea! I just put on two bracelets that my hubby gave me when each of my sons were born. I want them to be a physical reminder of why I am choosing to not drink. I’m hoping when I look at them I will find the strength. I’m thinking some sticky notes will help also!3 -
quite interesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EghiY_s2ts4
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@NormInv She has a movie called One Little Pill about Naltrexone. I've seen it recommended so often on other stop drinking boards and read more than a few personal accounts about how it has saved a person's life. Thanks for sharing this, I hadn't watched anything on it yet.
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@NormInv Yes, she also has a book--Babylon Confidential. I actually sought out a psychiatrist about a year ago after googling doctors and Naltrexone. What I found out was that it's a miracle-ish pill--but only if you have the right body chemistry. Which I obviously, did not (However, I took pills, and there is an injectable--so perhaps would have made a difference).
More evidence that different strokes work for different folks. It's all about finding that stroke. Hopefully not the kind which alcohol contributes to.1 -
kcn2bluesky wrote: »Hi, Everyone!
Just posting a quick update at almost 10 months AF. I've finally run a marathon, something that I've wanted to do for years!
Karen
Hi Karen! You ran the Humboldt Redwoods marathon??!! That's awesome! When I was born we lived in Humboldt Redwoods, in Bull Creek, where my dad was a ranger. I live in Redding now. I'm so jealous! I've always wanted to run a marathon but fear has held me back... 3 miles is my go-to length and even that is a butt-kicker.
Hi @joha5603 !
It was the Humboldt Redwoods marathon that I ran! Such a beautiful area! During the first half of the race, I really enjoyed the scenery...the redwoods are absolutely magnificent! During the last few miles of the race, I just wanted to stop running, so it didn't matter how pretty the trees were lol
I never wanted to run again by the end of the race. The next day as I drove back home, I was contemplating a 10k. And the day after that I started planning my next marathon!
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@Norminv I had seen this video a while back. It's good that there is a "last resort" option for people if they are at the point the speaker was at in her life. As with any medication there are side effects, but obviously a person would need to weigh that out. I wonder why this isn't more widely known. Perhaps my ex could benefit from this drug. He just got his 3rd DUI. Thanks for sharing that.1
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Happy Halloween everyone! Have a spooky fun day/evening!6
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Happy Halloween!
Stay safe everyone..
And watch out for the kids!
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Going into this Halloween like... so sober! ...and so stoked that I'll remember it! Now, dear goddesses, please let this evening be over (guests out the door, children in bed) no later than 9 PM.5
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Going into this Halloween like... so sober! ...and so stoked that I'll remember it! Now, dear goddesses, please let this evening be over (guests out the door, children in bed) no later than 9 PM.Happy Halloween!
Stay safe everyone..
And watch out for the kids!Happy Halloween everyone! Have a spooky fun day/evening!
Same to ya! =P
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I count myself to be lucky.
I learned before my 22nd birthday that alcohol is not my friend.
My last drink was a Bud Long neck at the bowling alley bar on Hollomam AFB, NM on November 15th 1982. My life started the next day and made possible every good thing that has happened since then.
I used to believe I couldn't have fun without drinking. Now I know I can't have a life if I drink. Also makes going out for dinner a lit less expensive.10 -
I would like to join in. My last drink was October 25. I’m excited to see the changes in my body and mind6
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I would like to join in. My last drink was October 25. I’m excited to see the changes in my body and mind
Welcome, @alerica1 ! This is a great group... some newbies (like me), and some with a lifetime of sobriety and/or a long time of taking a good, hard look at their relationship with alcohol. I've found it to be a very safe space and I hope you do too.
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I count myself to be lucky.
I learned before my 22nd birthday that alcohol is not my friend.
My last drink was a Bud Long neck at the bowling alley bar on Hollomam AFB, NM on November 15th 1982. My life started the next day and made possible every good thing that has happened since then.
I used to believe I couldn't have fun without drinking. Now I know I can't have a life if I drink. Also makes going out for dinner a lit less expensive.
Thanku for sharing your experience with us. However I am struggling with that idea, not having fun without alcohol. Also seeing others drinking and enjoying themselves is a trigger for me.2 -
@ElC_76 I understand totally how you feel. Our habits are ingrained. Like my therapist said, I’ve spend years and even decades with my “best friend’ alcohol- she’s been with me during funerals, weddings, holidays, weekends, dinners, evenings, vacations......
So, just continue to remind yourself all the positives you get from cutting back. Calories saved (even though you are doing awesome with your weight loss!), no headaches or hangovers, good role models for our kids, gaining strength in facing problems head on without the fog of alcohol.
You’re doing better than you think! Xo2
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