Less Alcohol ~ SEPTEMBER 2022 ~ One Day At A Time

Breathe57103 wrote: »

Happy September.

I re-committed to tracking my alcohol intake on 8/11/22. I did cut back slightly in August (7 AF and 14 A in the last 21 days of the month) but need to do better. Ideally I would like to commit to an entirely Sober September (the last fully sober month I had was January 2022), but I am going to take it one day at a time so that I don't feel defeated and quit tracking if I slip up.

The month will be emotionally challenging as it will be the 6th month anniversary of my husband's suicide on 9/8/22. I'm hoping there comes a day when I quit counting these "anniversaries."

9/1/22 Just for today I commit to be AF. I will be watching my 5 and 2 year old grandchildren late afternoon through the evening so being sober won't be an issue.

Have a great day!

Hi Breathe,

I'm sorry for your loss. My Dad committed suicide a little over 2 years ago. Losing someone is never easy but I think the manor of his death made it even harder. If I look from my Mums point of view she hasn't completely quit counting "anniversaries" but they have become further apart.

Like you she counted many things at first. The first month, 6 months, first Christmas, birthday, wedding anniversaries, new years eve, valentines, an endless set of reminders.

But now it's really more his Birthday (which was last week) and the anniversary of his death. It a cliché but time really is a healer. We try to remember the good times and she's trying to find a life for herself after him.

You'll come through this and it sounds like you have 4 wonderful grandkids to help you do it.

@forestdweller1 Thank you, I appreciate the time you took to write to me. My job is pretty stressful but it has been made especially for me. I’m not sure I could replicate it elsewhere. It’s kind of a Catch 22 right now, my meds are off, causing me more anxiety so I need to rely heavier on self care but the more anxious I get, the harder it is to do that. The more anxious I am, the harder it is to get my job done and the work piles up. I’m taking life one day at a time right now and I see my therapist this afternoon. Luckily I have Friday, Saturday and Sunday off so I will have time to decompress.

Sept accountability: 0 days AF
Alcohol: 1 days (2 drinks)
Goal: Limit 1-2 glasses per day; 12-16 AF days per month. Aim to drink no more than 2 nights in a row.

9/1 - 2 wine; did not join DH when after the wine he poured bourbon & coke so I call this a WIN sticking to 2

Thank you @MissMay . So much going on in your world, I really appreciate you keeping us going.

I am Dawn. I live in Cranbrook BC.
I joined this thread in November of 2018 as a daily drinker.
I have found a sweet spot for myself, 16-20 AF days per month.
I had 18 for August.
I will be in Mexico for a good chunk of September and will definitely be having some Margaritas and possibly Cervezas.

I post in the mornings to MFP, so the next day for this thread.
Diary style.

Thursday Sept 01 - AF - May have drinks Friday night after my split shift, and or Saturday.

Rolling total: 1AF day out of 1 day.

dawnbgethealthy wrote: »

@lmlmrn

Ann Wilson from Heart is playing at your fair with Night Ranger!
I think that those sisters are from Seattle, but we have always claimed them as Canadian lol.

Blake Shelton, Nelly, and...the Beach Boys? I didn't realize that the Beach Boys were still around!
So fun!!
Wave that stick : - )

LOL claim away, there have been so many great artist that have come from the Seattle area. They have a theory that because Seattle/and surrounding cities (there is more to WA than Seattle lol) we are sorta isolated from the rest of the US by the Cascades. Kinda a lone outpost and folks have nothing better to do than play instruments including their voices.........or so the legends are told
Jimi Hendrix
Pearl Jam
Kurt Cobain
Heart (Ann & Nancy)
Foo Fighters
Judy Colins (there is a blast from the past)
Kenny G

Just re-read Catch 22 last week. After 50 years...

Day Two of Wine vs Water [bloop bloop] 🐠🐟

I had a wonderful day with my boys and their families.

9/1 AF
9/2 AF

These are my grandbabies and the teddy bears I had made out of their Papa's shirts.

Happy Weekend All! I guess it's a long one for many of you as its Labour day on Monday in the US right?

I hope you all hit your goals for Friday! And if you didn't well at least its a learning experience right?

Another night AF for me so 13 now. I'm going to aim for the whole of September. I've never managed a month before so I've no idea if I can manage that long with out giving into temptation, However, I do know these threads keep me accountable so if I keep posting then even if I wobble I can get back on track.

I have a busy day of DIY ahead of me today putting the finishing touches to a Vanity Unit/Storage Combo I'm building in my daughters room. I'd usually lubricate that with post lunch beers as I work but not today. I actually have some AF beer in the cooler but it's not quite the same so they tend to just sit there while I have a diet soda.

Good luck one and all!!!

I love this group ❤️
I have greatly reduced my drinking since June and had a great month in August with 26 out of 31 AF days. This month I am trying to be mindful and make self care a priority.

9/1: AF
9/2: AF

@Breathe57103 - Adorable picture of your grandkids! I love the idea of the teddy bears from your husband's shirts. Very creative and you are more than talented taking it from a concept to actually handing them the bears. The their names and ❤️ Papa is a nice touch.