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Just popping in to say HELLO and I still haven't caught up on all the reads...that in itself is wonderful!! It is fantastic to come on here and see all of the activity!! Makes my heart happy <3 AND after having said all that I need to share that today is my 2nd Sober-versary...Happy Sober-versay to Me!! 2 years!! Where did…

Good Morn Everyone <3 I am catching up on reading all the posts...still on page 223. Just checking in. I've been dealing with some stuff the past few weeks and thankful alcohol doesn't enter my mind as the 'solution' any longer. I can't remember whose post jogged my memory of promising myself each morning that I was NOT…

In another 21 days I will be AF for 2 entire years...It is mind boggling to think 2 yrs have passed already. I will check out my quit-drinking app on my Sober-versary date and share my stats. I rarely look at the app, it's on my old phone, but when I have remembered to check it out it has given me an extra boost to see my…

@JenT304 SO happy to hear you were able to see your grandbabies. I have had some time with my youngest grandson also. My daughter & I believe that they both had this virus a couple of months ago...My grandson was very, very sick for an entire week bedridden with all of the symptoms with a couple of trips to the ER and my…

Adding to @nuffer's & @RubyRed427's comments on moderation, if a person has to 'try' to moderate that is an indicator of a problem. People who are able to moderate alcohol do not THINK about what they are doing, they just do it. When people 'try' to moderate their drinking & establish all kinds of rules around their…

@tabithadaye29 ~ Keep it simple would be my suggestion. A good start is to begin by educating yourself about the benefits of being AF and the consequences of continuing the slow decline into a serious drinking problem. Craig Beck & Annie Grace are 2 good sources who have several videos to pick from to address any question…

This group is on fire!!!!!!!!!! I check in almost daily and it is great to see all the activity and tremendous support we have for each other. I definitely think this lockdown adds a whole new stressful element to remaining AF so I just want to say how proud I am of all of us who keep up the fight for our health whether it…

I'm not sure how I managed to work, I have all kinds of free time now, but manage to fill my days with all kinds of activity...this is like pre-retirement, a little tester to see what's ahead in a few years. I've been walking every day for the past few days and it is a chore...I used to walk lots, but the past few years it…

@WhitPauly you crack me up, "I figure if the world's gonna end, I'm gonna look good doing it." I LOVE it!!!! You GO girl B) AND @Whydahdad71 "Booze sucks monkey pebbles" I'm stealing that at some point LOL It's awesome to check in here and see all the buzz!! I miss hearing from @JenT304 though....I know your lurking :p

@FeelinFooFoo Sounds like a good plan to get off the meds in light of long-term side effects. You Tube has lots of Mindfulness Meditations for sleep (not the hypnosis ones though) I've used them to nod off & it's free. Just a thought. I like how you keep conscious of the down side of alcohol...I think that's important to…

Today is the 2nd Anniversary of my BFF who died of ovarian cancer. It is SO hard to believe it is already 2 years. I wrote out some cards for 2 of her adult children and drew a beach scene in one and a field of flowers in the other...she loved both. I had made cookies the other day and decided to include them with the…

GOOD FOR YOU!! <3 Btw, They'll be gone LOL

Perhaps you could call the dept. stores and explain your situation to see if they will defer payments for now and let them know you'll keep in touch to update them of any changes in your financial situation. Most places are extending forgiveness of some sort due to the restrictions. Hope this helps.

Hello Everybody <3 I wish I had some words of wisdom but I do not!! I only know I am grateful to be AF cause if I was still drinking, I would likely be drinking a lot right now and feeling like a dog's breakfast. Instead I am eating more than I wish to, but I think I am in good company. It seems like even those who…

WOW Happy 24 years AF and drug free...That is definitely inspiring!!

According to our updated list of essential services in Ontario, my service is not on it!! So I am officially out of work for the foreseeable future until the restrictions lift to enable me to return to work. I am very thankful I qualify for a government income supplement for a few months...it will be very tight but…

Thanks for sharing..very encouraging B) @FeelinFooFoo You GO girl!! You can do this...it's great that you have some support at work and your partner is on board. Like you said all you can do its try...it's better than not trying...we all know where that leads. Glad you are back with us. <3

YAY...Congrats!!! I don't miss it either and, like you, NEVER ever want to go back!! @RubyRed427 Thanks for the Craig Ferguson video once again...I love his honesty & humility! "If I could drink I would drink, but I can't..." and "I don't have a drinking problem, I have a thinking problem" YUP!! Hope everyone is healthy…

Hi @salleewins Great hearing from you <3 Welcome @wigi41

@RubRed427 Interesting article. Thank you for the link. The author refers to "the insidious role alcohol plays in our society, and in the lives of women in particular." When I think of the word insidious, sneaky (subtle) comes to mind, but I decided to look it up and it describes alcohol quite well. Insidious according to…

@lilawolf Welcome to the group!! I stay away from any alcohol subs...if I can't have the real thing there is no substitute for moi. I think it would like jack any cravings and get me longing for the real deal. Can be helpful for others tho. Thanks for sharing. :D

Hello to ALL: Hoping everyone is healthy. How are you doing with being locked in for those who are locked in. As of tomorrow all non-essential businesses in Ontario are to shut down. So more restrictions in place and I've had more cancellations and likely will not be working much, if at all. Most people will be in the same…

@tuckerrj If there was a "thumbs up" emo on here, you would be getting one from me. :D Hope everyone is happy & healthy!! I'm trying not to read too much more about COVID-19...it is dominating the media and I'm thinking adding more fear to an already panicked population. Wondering how things are for others here? I have…

A couple of months shy of 2 years AF for me & I wouldn't say there are days where it's a challenge to stick to my AF conviction, BUT I definitely have times where I "think" of the temporary relief when I am stressed, but only momentarily & it "seems" to come out of nowhere...but there is this brief memory of the longing…

Our province is pretty much shutting down for business. I wondered how my job would fair being self employed and providing a well-needed service, which is a bit of a mixed bag. Most of my clients for this week have cancelled due to recent travel outside of Canada & their self-quarantined status, so I get a stay-cation!! It…

I belong to a FB group for our local small city called "In & Around Town." Lots of buzz on there about our local LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) reducing their business hours & comments about how that will only serve to have larger numbers of people in a shorter amount of hours thereby being a bigger threat to the…

Welcome to all who are newly on board with us here working toward an AF life!! So supportive and encouraging to see the many comments. @RubyRed427 That article was definitely worst-case scenario! The progression of alcoholism is scary from alcohol initially being the answer to social anxiety and then to the drinker…

I'm with you on the time change absolutely for certain!!! R-r-r-r-r-r!! I wish they would just leave things as they are with more light in the evenings. One day................................!! Congrats on another 24 <3

You GO girl...Congrats!! Just envision your liver <3 Singing <3 "Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!" And the weight loss is awesome...I wish I could say the same on that front....unless you count losing, regaining, losing, regaining & on & on & on!! Oh well, we fall down, we get up, we dust ourselves off AND we…

YES, I can believe it!! You're in the right spot...lots of non-judgemental support in this space...Welcome!!