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Went to the casino last night. Wine. Blah AF= 4 A = 1

@forestdweller1 I LOVE this, and we should all remember this when we feel like we're failing. "Whether you are ready to quit the alcohol entirely or just cut way back, you will do it when your mind and body are ready." @globalhiker Words of wisdom to remember!! "you've spent all this time and effort running towards the…

Thinking of you, @NonnieDoiron It's frustrating not to be able to have the magic words to help you, but just know we're all rooting for you and we're here to listen anytime! We went do dinner with my son's family last night before they headed back to Arizona this morning :cry: I had the wine devil in my ear for hours…

@SurferGirl1982 I wouldn't pay that any mind. I purposely posted what I posted because of your story about her. I was not rude at all either, so if my post got deleted, she's just an admin nightmare running to them and tattletaling. Let them deal with her...lol. @NonnieDoiron I'm sensing some better spirits. Still thinking…

I did not finish out the November thread due to too much drinking at our family gathering at camp...mainly by me. Starting off December fresh and the plan is no drinking until our mid month trip on the 15th. AF last night went well. @globalhiker awesome accomplishments! Enjoy your upcoming trips! @NonnieDoiron I'm sorry…

@SparkSpringtime69 So sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. @SurferGirl1982 Sorry you're having a tough time. Take care of yourself, also. Checking in with my wine habit. I've definitely had more A days that AF days lately. We had some friends in town this week that we've met for dinner and drinks a few times. We…

Checking in. Back from our 30 hour drive with 2 year old twins, a 5 and 11 year old, and a 60 pound dog. We made it in 42 hours. We stopped around midnight the first night and slept about 6 hours and got the kids ready and headed back out around 8 am. Then we pushed through until 4 this morning. That was a long trip! AF =…

@annliz23 Hugs to you. It's a familiar story. Stick around and keep trying! Flying out to to my son, DIL, and 4 grands in Arizona today to help my DIL with the 30 hour drive back. No drinking for me to finish out the month, so these will be my final numbers. Not too shabby even though I missed my sober October. This is…

Back from Biloxi. I did not stick to my guns. I drank 2 out of 3 days but back home now and AF last night and back on track. It is what it is. AF = 26 A = 2

I'll bet she was so proud of you, @SunnyDays930! That's awesome and can't wait to hear your liver numbers! Headed out for the weekend. I'm not strong enough yet. I can already feel it. It's why I cancelled a couple other weekend trips I had booked before the new year. I did not plan this one, but I will do my best. Hope…

Good morning AF = 23 A = 0

AF = 22 A = 0

@SurferGirl1982 One word of advice. Change your words. Don't say you need to keep going. Say "I am going to keep going." You'll still take it one moment at a time, but it doesn't give you an "out." You're doing amazing!!

@NonnieDoiron that sounds like a tough situation and it sounds like you're doing what you can to give your MIL grace. Will she allow you to advocate for her with the doctors? @SurferGirl1982 Keep going! I knew you could get started!! Monday night football sucked. We lost and lost 2 of our key players...1 for the rest of…

That IS AWESOME!!

I had a very lazy Sunday binge watching a show and watching football. I did force myself to do my workout. Monday night football tonight at the stadium will be my first big challenge this month, but right now I don't feel the urge to drink when we get there. Wine doesn't make me feel better. It doesn't make me have more…

Yay!! Happy for you!!

You look beautiful, @NonnieDoiron and your smile is radiant!

@NonnieDoiron That is the coolest story of the week...maybe month...or year!! What an amazing young man and you have raised!! I did cry a little too. @Alatariel75 If he made it through the night, I hope he feels better this morning. We all know how he feels. It's tough, but he's got you to support him through it…

I meant that's why I didn't go...because no alcohol is served and I was an every night drinker. I chose wine over fun.

This is my all time favorite thread on this platform!!

@RubyRed427 Perfectly understandable! And congrats on abstaining while your husband was drinking. That's amazing resolve! Mine will be put to the test next weekend on a short weekend getaway with SO. I think I'm pretty much at a place where I can drink club soda and be just fine, but I will need some thoughts and prayers…

Good morning, all and happy weekend! My DIL sent me a message yesterday and asked, if it's not too short of a notice, if I could fly to Arizona and help her drive back to Florida with her and my four grandbabies. Guess who would have dreaded not being able to relax with my wine at night on that long drive before I started…

You stop that right now! You're not a screw up! You absolutely will succeed one day as long you keep trying! Keep on checking in no matter what

@MissMay That sounds like a blast! I keep saying I want to go our hometown games, too, but avoid them because I can't drink. Good idea for a Friday night!

@globalhiker You are amazing, and I love to read your updates! I'm on day 19 and really struggling with mood and starting to get into a bit of a depression. I made myself workout yesterday (Stronglifts), and I just did a 40 minute walk on the treadmill today. I'm hoping the endorphins kick in and lift my mood. I'm…

@RubyRed427 you are doing amazing! You are an inspiration :love: I know exactly what you mean about not being dependable. We're moms. It's our job to be able to help our kids when they call. It's one of my biggest motivators as well.

Weekends are rough for sure! Plan a few non alcoholic activities even if it's just watching a movie before bed or IN bed. Plan whatever will help you not want to drink. Good luck! My SO works on the weekends, and I found it gave me an excuse to pop the cork at noon and chill, so I started going to church a few months ago…

Just wanted to say "Hi" as another female named Jody with a y. It's so uncommon! Nice to meet you. Looks like you have a solid plan for your height.

I agree!! Right now, the highlight of my morning is checking this group and checking in with my progress...or lack of it. You all rock and I'm so grateful for each of you!