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@globalhiker, I'm adding my congratulations to the many others for your anniversary of AF!🎉 @Michieb125, I'm glad to hear that your husband's surgery went well and your stress level has lowered. I hope the good progress continues. @NonnieDoiron, I think it's a positive change that your husband has noticed differences in…
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I'm glad to read that most of you are doing well with your goals. I love the photos - you're all such lovely, strong women. Thanks for all you share. I'm considering that commitment to a dry AF September, but I'm not sure I want to yet. Yesterday, I had a realization that I'm not preparing as many healthful, home-cooked…
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@Walela617, I do hope you'll be able to stay AF for a good long while. Acute pancreatitis is truly a warning sign. During our "pandemic happy hours," DH woke up after an indulgent day with severe pain, and went to his PCP that day. He had to fast, cut way back on dietary fats, and go in for blood tests every day for a week…
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Thanks for posting the Week 5 results and for all you do.
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I know everyone's busy. Will we get the results of Weeks 5 & 6? Thanks, and take care if you're overwhelmed; I do understand how many volunteer hours you overall leaders give. You're outstanding!🤗
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@Alatariel75, Yeah, I chuckled at your commiseration. "Dammit" all those healthful behaviors do work, yet for me they don't turn into "good habits." It's always a struggle, and the imp on my shoulder 😈 is always whispering something tempting like, "Why don't you bake a sour cream coffee cake?" (No, I didn't. I ate an apple…
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@Michieb125, thanks for your supportive comments re my depression. It's the sort that runs in families, so I've been dealing with it, up and down for over 20 years, maybe even before I was diagnosed. The alcohol never really helps, but it works faster and more predictably than anti-depressants on a bad day. But I've always…
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August Stats: AF 16J LA 1 A 3
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Hi moderators and abstainers, I'm not sure which I should aspire to be. I've thought a lot about the idea of cross-addiction, whether it's eating ice cream and sweets or getting obsessive about exercise again. I believe the science that says no amount of alcohol is healthful, but I'm still lingering in my fondness for the…
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@SparkSpringtime69, well, we must have had the same little imp on our shoulders last evening, After a week of disinterest in any alcohol, DH and I both decided that the last bottle of red in our basement sounded like a good idea. We both had two glasses (in our best glassware) and left a "cooking portion" in the bottle.…
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@Walela617, that sounds like a plan you can live with - a fresh, healthful start with your birthday. Happy Birthday, and happy sober year! @NonnieDoiron, I'm assuming that your son competes in powerlifting? I didn't even know that was an option in Special Olympics. It's great that he can move up to being a coach, and that…
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@Fursian, As a newbie in this discussion, I appreciate that you shared your story. I can certainly relate to the mixed feelings. So, I think I have my answer, I just don’t like the answer. Not all of me is on the same page and it’s causing some cognitive dissonance. I've moved past the point where I habitually reach for a…
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@itladyee, thanks for asking about my brother - he was referred to a specialist finally in another city, and has an appointment on September 15. Getting that referral and appointment are a step in the right direction. Also glad to hear that your sister's genetic testing came back with happy results. @Fursian, Ditto on the…
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August AF 9 LA 1 A 1
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@itladyee and @SparkSpringtime69, thanks for your comments about my brother. The infusions of immune globulin and steroids, started working quite quickly, so they sent him home on Saturday with oral steroids. We still don't know the cause. Saturday evening, the younger farmer who covered for my brother while he was in the…
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@Debi1956, hi and welcome, @Walela617, @Alatariel75, hello again. I'm still a bit new here myself, my second month, but it helps me to check in and to remember, we all have struggles that can derail our best intentions for LA. My brother was in the hospital with a potentially life-threatening blood condition from Thursday…
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For those of you who DO like NA beer, I recommend, Fremont, Deschutes, and even Corona, depending on your tastes.
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@LittleSurferGirl7, sending prayers to you and your husband. I hope he recovers from the effects of the fall, and that he experiences no problems with that aneurism, that's scary. Best wishes on your choices today.
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I used to be an "everything Chocolate" ice cream girl, except for Baskin Robbins pralines and cream. Then I got into Salted Caramel ice cream from a local dairy. But alas, I became lactose intolerant, and now I'm ecstatic if I can find Breyers Lactose Free Vanilla. I've tried the substitute cream types, but they're as…
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@NonnieDoiron, That's a beautiful gown. I'm glad you kept it all these years, and yes, you should definitely wear for a renewal of vows next year.💍💘 @itladyee, Your evening at the fireplace sounds like a relaxing event worthy of a cocktail with your DH. I'm counting today as AF - I really want to improve my sleep habits. I…
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Sounds like most of you are hanging in there with your August goals, more or less. August Stats: AF 2 LA A 1 Monday, planned AF
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August Stats AF 1 LA A 1 Sunday -planned AF
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@LittleSurferGirl7, boy, it's hard to resist those salty, fatty, and sweet snacks if they're in the house. Some how a carrot just doesn't have the same appeal.😄 @Alatariel75, I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you find support and companionship on this thread. Sending you warm hugs and prayers. @itladyee, I really like the…
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Changed my mind and had one glass of wine with dinner. Final July Stats: AF 23 LA 5 A 3
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July Stats: AF 23 LA 4 A 3 Planning AF for the last day of July.
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@LittleSurferGirl7, Nobody would ever accuse me of being "miss sunshine," but hey, focus on one day AF in July! Every day, you try is a step in the right direction. I'm glad to see you still here. There's nothing magical about a month, go for one day!
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@LittleSurferGirl7 I'm sorry that you feel uncomfortable with the broad focus of what less alcohol means to various members of the group. I can certainly understand your realization that complete abstinence will be best for you. You are completely right in recognizing that any alcohol is a dangerous chemical and has cancer…
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@NonnieDoiron, I'm adding my thanks for the pastry recipes. I'm going to try them - it'll be my first time with frozen puff pastry. @Michieb125, Your dinner plans sound delicious, and I hope you truly savor that good red wine. July Stats AF 21 LA 4 A 3 The rest of yesterday's wine is still in the bottle and corked. Maybe…
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"I changed the name of the spreadsheet to LA Tracker 2025, the original link should still work." This was my practice with the copy/paste and toggle. It worked. I'm okay with either the group or the discussion. Honestly I don't think I would have found this great support discussion if it had been a group. It was luck that…
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@NonnieDoiron, I'm sorry to hear that your MIL health's declining. I'm sorry your DH doesn't know how to handle it. No excuses for taking it out on you, but sadly many people don't know how to deal with the fear they have concerning serious or perhaps terminal illnesses, so it manifests as denial or anger. As a culture we…
