The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living
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@RubyRed427, you are right. There are worse things in life than not drinking. One of them definitely is drinking!!!! It sucks. And it's really hard to get back to sobriety. I'm finding that out the very hard way but am determined.
@JenT304, thanks for asking about Jeopardy. I've made it through all the auditions. Their last thing is: "You've made it into the contestant pool. You may be called in the next 18 months to come to L.A. for a taping. If you don't hear in 18 months, feel free to start the process over." They mention that some of their biggest winners went through the whole process (mine started well before COVID) 3 or 4 times. Well, I venture to say they weren't 65. If I don't hear in the 18 months, I'll say, "That was fun, but not again." It's an honor to have made it through the process, but we'll see what happens. Apparently everyone on the show signs an NDA and then the taping precedes the airing by months. We have a woman here locally who taped the show in November. It still hasn't aired, and she still can't reveal what happened. I have to say that the Jeopardy folks were super duper nice throughout the whole process.
Anyway . . . Everybody's sounding good. My 6 months was such a joyful time. I'm just amazed at how hard I'm finding it to get back there. Anyone thinking, "I'll just have one" . . . don't. It isn't worth it. I gave in in a very stressful moment January 6, and I have yet to make it past 10 days. Frustrating. It's a journey.
Oh, and @Up_n_Running, your photograph is lovely! That's the face of a nondrinker.
Very interesting story about Jeopardy!! I am hoping they call you soon!
Thanks for the warning about drinking. Seriously, I think often "I'll just have one..." But this thread really helps me. So, thanks for your honesty. I'm sure you will be back on track- you did it then, you can do it again.3 -
Up_n_Running wrote: »@donimfp thanks for sharing your experience as it really is a great reminder for all of us. Wolfie has been back whispering in my ear lately, so I will remember what you have posted!
I wish for you that you can get back to where you want to be on your soberiety journey. 💖
And thanks, I look SO much better when I don't drink. Seriously. Its like looking at 2 different people. Great motivation to stay dry.
You are so pretty!! Love the photo!4 -
RubyRed427 wrote: »@rubyred427 just read my Fitbit weekly report and you were #2 on my friends list. You are so consistently active!!! Kudos to you!!!! I’m trying, but was #10 🤪
Thanks Beka! I try to stay active. I didn't know we can see each other's Fitbit profiles. I'll have to look!
You can’t see the profile, but the “Tuesday email” shows the most active of my friends then where I compare. Also, on the friends page it has the rolling # of steps for the week.3 -
My sponsor is such a sweetie. She's older, wickedly good sense of humor, doesn't bug me or pressure me, she's perfect for me.
Anyway, here is what she said recently in a text; I thought it was wise.
"The big question for the "drinker" is what makes someone want to change. If ones willing to pay the price or is protected from paying any price, there is not a whole lot that can be done. I know I saw the price going up and was not willing to pay it! I couldn't see any alternative but sobriety. "
She was responding to my text about my cousin who was on a THREE day binge and didn't even come home to his wife Sunday night. The wife was so distraught. Alcohol and his choice are probably going to end their marriage; they were so good together before his drinking kicked into high gear.6 -
Tonight, I was close to ordering a margarita. I took myself to a Mexican restaurant after my hair cut. I looked around me at all the margaritas, but I convinced myself that all that sugar was not a good idea. And the taste of tequila would definitely trigger me. Another day sober. I'm at 222 days. Did not want to ruin that streak with a cheap margarita.7
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I love that quote about, "I saw the price going up and I was not willing to pay it!" So true.5
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45 days AF. going through hell still. The narc exhusband is not letting me speak with my kids on the phone and it felt like someone ripped my guts out. I thought of alcohol. then I thought of how that would be handing him the power, I'm sick and tired of feeling powerless. It's been a slow, slow road but I am taking it back. So I texted a friend, responded with a VERY civil, kind text to him stating I will be talking to my kids to say goodnight and that I love them. (If he doesn't it's illegal in CA but he doesn't know that apparently). Going through a health scare that isn't diagnosed right now, which might be related to my heavy drinking. Cat scan is monday. I have been having MAJOR edema in my feet and other issues. 1 day at a time though. Hope everyone is doing good. Never imagined I would be this far in. 12
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@mtngrl3 Sending you hugs ! You are going through such tough times yet you persevere. Staying sober is a great place to be! 6
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Tonight, I was close to ordering a margarita. I took myself to a Mexican restaurant after my hair cut. I looked around me at all the margaritas, but I convinced myself that all that sugar was not a good idea. And the taste of tequila would definitely trigger me. Another day sober. I'm at 222 days. Did not want to ruin that streak with a cheap margarita.
Congratulations on 222 days!7 -
@RubyRed427, you are right. There are worse things in life than not drinking. One of them definitely is drinking!!!! It sucks. And it's really hard to get back to sobriety. I'm finding that out the very hard way but am determined.
...about Jeopardy. I've made it through all the auditions. Their last thing is: "You've made it into the contestant pool. You may be called in the next 18 months to come to L.A. for a taping. If you don't hear in 18 months, feel free to start the process over."
I have been through a couple of game show auditions for lyrics/singing. I made it to the final round, but they wanted a dramatic story to tell; I didn't have one. I hope Jeopardy is different. Good luck!3 -
I have not figured out how to quote people properly and add my own words. I apologize to anyone I have mistakenly plagiarized.5
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Good morning friends! Wishing you a great day!
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@billyfallon1, that's ok! I was trying to remember when I ever auditioned for lyrics/singing. Believe me, that would NOT have been a pretty picture.
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Quiet here lately! I hope all is well with everyone. My husband found a Joe Walsh clipped that he played for me. It made me teary to know that he is trying to help me by showing me these things, but it also pains me to think of the hurt I have caused him when drunk. I have said mean things that I never remember. Here it is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4HSC5sbwN8 5 -
Wow! Eye opening. Very riveting Jen. The only thing we can do (because we cannot rectify the past) is to proceed forward, staying sober, so we don't have to suffer wondering and worrying about what we said or did. Thanks for sharing! It helps me so much to see this video.6
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1,300 Days AF! That comes out to 3.5 years.
I feel so much better than I used to. It's really changed my life.
My weight is still a struggle, and I'm nursing a sugar addiction. That being said, I'm healthier and happier than ever before. I'm posting to let you know it does get easier.
Good luck to all you beautiful souls working to make yourselves better. If I can do it, you can do it. You're so much stronger than you know. 16 -
@JenT304 thank you for sharing!
I have watched other Joe Walsh interviews before. He is probably my favorite sober celebrity. I feel like he was likely on the rockiest of rock bottoms and recovered. Much respect.
As for saying things to your spouse -- oh boy the things I've said. I have said that my husband had to pay for the sins of those before him. I feel like I'm paying for my sins with him now... Alcohol addiction is VERY UGLY.6 -
A little victory
Today, I have been with a sick 14 month old. He has been running a fever, no other symptoms- just irritable. It has been 17 years since I’ve dealt with a sick baby.
After my daughter got home, I had to go to the pharmacy. I had a bottle of wine in hand and carried it for 50’ or so before abandoning it on a shelf.
I am proud of myself.10 -
@Beka3695 I am proud of you too! I can totally relate. My granddaughters are upstairs, STILL AWAKE and I am dead tired after taking care of them all day. A glass of wine would be nice but I would pay dearly at 2 am when they wake up, and in the morning while trying to make them breakfast. Not worth it.5
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Hello everyone. Day 4 for me...again. I've pretty much had AT LEAST a bottle of wine every day for the last 15 years with very few breaks when "trying to slow down" through the years. I've been getting progressively worse over the course of the last year or so including fixing drinks to leave in the car to drink on the way home from drinking (husband driving). The other day, I bought a little box of wine to drink on the way to my mom's because I didn't want to lose my buzz while I was visiting with her (she doesn't drink). Here I am...a fat, unhealthy, almost 50 year old alcoholic, and I don't like who I am.
So...I vowed to quit again on Monday. I stumbled on this thread last weekend and have been reading through it a few posts at a time and decided this is where I want to be to begin my journey. You guys are awesome!
Right now I'm going through the "depressed lost my best friend" phase plus I'm trying to figure out how to have fun without wine.
I'll get there. One day at a time, right?13
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