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It's a hippy wagon bus. I sure got grumpy today. *kitten* weather. Dog always waiting until we're in the yard where someone is looking out the window when she poops. Didn't stick to exercise plan. Crappy work. Frustration with the house. And just general grump. I absolutely would have drank on a day like this to make me…

So it's settled...we're gonna do a Wagon Train party....all ABOARD! @Stockholm_Andy we'll sit on either side of you and whomever else might be feeling unsteady. OMG, I'm picturing us all on a 1960's flower power bus riding through the country.

Wow has everyone been chatty here! I can't stop cracking up at @MissMay 's post. Well, and the fact that when I looked at her tally, at first all I saw was dry hump. o:) Funny where the mind goes when it's not swimming in wine (cuz when I'm drinking wine, I'm not thinking of anything dry....) I digress. But have to make my…

Welcome back, @vvlucky ! We've all been there...yes, this is your month and time to get a little selfish with YOUR needs!

Stayed AF over the long weekend. Booze was being consumed all day every day, but I knew in my head that's all I would be paying attention to if I were drinking and definitely wouldn't be active. I didn't embarrass myself around my stepson. In-laws. A famous local author. Actually, I didn't *maybe* embarrass myself. I used…

@MissMay Great find with the "K" flight! I've decided I must learn to make Kombucha. Cuz I might be addicted. The same way I crave beer sometimes, I always crave Kombucha now. $3.50/bottle @ 2 bottles a day is getting near a bottle of the "fine" wine I used to drink. Risky if you don't make it right. Wanna be my Kombucha…

@TXRebelle Congratulations! That's quite an accomplishment. Sounds like you're finding new ways to celebrate. AAAND starting to see physical benefits of your booze break! I, too, have bad joints and hope I can reverse it through what I put (or don't) down my piehole.

As I sit here typing this an making coffee, everyone is asleep. Empty wine bottles are strewn across the kitchen, along with donut crumbs. A karaoke mic is on the couch. After the second day/night of being around people drinking, I holed up in my bedroom--literally right next to the living room--under the covers watching a…

I lost a long post on my phone. I hate this app (but love you guys)! Welcome, @KimShea01 & @ADK218 ! Hope you find this place safe and supportive. @ADK218 in my history, being worried usually doesn't turn out well. I suggest having a firm plan! Which may include making sure you have some yummy AF alternatives to sub or…

Thanks a lot @Stockholm_Andy I, with @Womona now want Pringles for breakfast. Or Lays. If you're old enough to remember, you never can eat just one. My goal is to not drink this month in conjunction with discovering new things I like to do, read, and rediscovering the simple pleasures in life. And laughing everyday. Last…

Happy Tuesday! I'm so sorry @lmlmrn and those experiencing record heat. I'm surprised you have any resolve left. Sending cool wind (not enough to fuel a fire!) and positive vibes your way. @Stockholm_Andy my kids are mad about "football." Yesterday was an 11 hour *kitten* show of a workday. I finally got my lunchtime run…

@Up_n_Running Wow you've had to grow up fast--you must have such a special bond. After all I've been reading, please encourage them to do a brain scan before just putting your brother on meds in case there is a physical component that needs addressing. I hope you both get some restful and healing time this week. You are an…

To counteract my previous heavy sciency post, I highly recommend finding a hammock and twirling. It's similar to booze in that it induces giggles, a high, and dizziness--but without a hangover! https://photos.app.goo.gl/4ZhFwdHG2kuG1dgp8

Happy Monday! (Maybe that's a little bit of an oxymoron.) Love all the stories and pics! As someone who is now starting to watch movies and then realize 10 (20?) minutes in, I've already seen it, I've become fascinated with neuroscience lately. I wish I could blame all my memory issues on alcohol--I know it's…

Thanks for the welcome-back's, y'all. I do still want to come here for and to support, but want everyone to be comfortable and know I'm certainly not preaching sobriety to anyone (but myself, lol--but I prefer to call it soburrito--because I love Mexican food and I hate the word sober. It's just *NOT* a fun word.) Great to…

Hi Everyone! I had to take a break from social media and the computer when not working. I had another incident 2 weeks ago, which led me to the first time to completely admit I CANNOT moderate. I mean I can most of the time...and then I can't. I'm choosing to look at it as almost comical. Because I know, as my therapist…

@dawnbgethealthy Sounds like we need to come together at your restaurant after everyone's vaccinated and celebrate! Congrats on 2 offers--I'm sure that felt good. 1 out of 5 drinks this week. Wanted one bad tonight after work frustrations, but it helped that I was going to have to post it here and tell my therapist, lol,…

Happy Tuesday! It's a new week. 1 out of 5 drinks this week (yahhhh...hair of the dog IPA)

Happy Monday! Did great all week until yesterday. DH poured Prosecco and didn't stop until 2 bottles and 2 cans later. Ugh. We were having a great time on the deck with warm sun finally. Then per usual, I did a lot of crying even though I wasn't feeling outwardly sad. It's unusual for him to do that--I didn't have a plan…

Insomnia is bad these days. I planned-ish a beer and a movie around 2a, knowing I'd be waking up around 1:30. Well, only Corona Lights here--not worth a drink ticket. So Mr. Kitty and I shared some nachos while watching Sliver. 0 out of 5 drinks this week

Happy Friday! Eastering in isolation and hope it's the last isolated holiday. We got an invite, but I'm not doing anything to screw up chances to visit my boys next week! 0 drinks for April

Happy April! I'm doing a BIG RESET. Happy Birthday, @chocolate_owl ! Thanks for setting up the thread, Miss May! Congrats, @globalhiker on 2 AFmonths--fabulous! Kudos to @Lilylady3k for truly documenting accountability even when in the red. I did not last month out of...well if I have more than 2 drinks I'd rather forget…

Hi everyone! I've been buried in work days nights weekend, but wanted to stop in and say what great progress and conversations here. I really hope for some balance soon! Cheers to all the Covid shots!

@Trish1c Yep, mindless drinking bad. I did it Fri night because I didn't have a plan. @globalhiker Spa???!!! Yes, please! Gawwwwwd, it's hard enough to not be tempted during the day, but having insomnia throws a whole bunch of extra tempting hours in there. I tried reading, watching The Affair, deep breathing, hot oat…

I feel like crap today. But it's a good crap. Which I couldn't have done when I originally tried to get an appt--Sat morning. Because I felt like bad crap then. And pretty sure they couldn't have squeezed a pint of of me. Ya, I'm saying that from experience.

@lmlmrn Hope you feel better, too. I'm sure you've tried everything--but I remember how Vick's on my chest used to clear me up. Maybe if you're desperate, you could have a hot toddy--very light on ingesting, but heavy on the inhaling? I've read that science confirms it can help if not overdone (I had not realized the…

Hope you're feeling on the upswing, @chocolate_owl . Been there so many times because I ALWAYS get hangovers. Maybe this could be a sign to your hubby to get a little less generous with the pours. B)

@dawnbgethealthy When are you supposed to hear about your job interview?

Wow @globalhiker Congrats to a 50-day break--whooop! I was reflecting this morning how I did so well starting about a year ago with my long break, and then went downhill throughout Covid winter. So I feel honored that I've somehow been an inspiration. And the beautiful cycle of support (should I trademark that? ;-)) is…

Happy Sunday! It's great to see so much discussion and support and accountability! I have not been good. I've been so bad that I lost track of AF days, but I def am going to try to be AF free the rest of the month and beyond if I can get a grip. I've realized some triggers related to basically growing up in a very…