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Old 11-28-2014, 05:40 AM
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30 Days!

Yup, 30 days, there it is. I don't know what flipped the switch this time as I've had many many attempts the past two years. A major factor is I'm turning 60 next summer. Damn that sounds old. It's definitely a passage and I am determined to be as strong in mind and body as I can be heading into this next decade. I've realized alcohol really messes with my cognitive functions.

Another factor is not wanting to be drunk grandma. It's only since my children are grown that my off switch became erratic. I need to be trusted to care for my grandson and future grandchildren.

There will be many difficult moments and I really need to be on guard heading into the next holidays, but today I am thrilled to have made it to day 30. I've spent a lot of time here in the evenings when I would have been buzzed. I don't post a lot but I'm here.

Thank you all for being here.
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Old 11-28-2014, 05:48 AM
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Thank you for posting your success as a power of determination. These yunguns take so long to absorb the simple idea of just one day at a time in a row we don’t drink. I know alcoholics, especially active ones, like I was once, seem to like to complicate simple things.

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Old 11-28-2014, 06:21 AM
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Congratulations!! I totally understand about the Grandmother piece; I feel the same. I feel like it is an honor to be called Grammy and I don't want to ruin that honor with alcohol. Plus I think it would be a good idea to have an example of an adult in their life who doesn't drink
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Old 11-28-2014, 06:30 AM
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Well done!
Look out future grandkids, here comes sober Grandma......
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Old 11-28-2014, 06:36 AM
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Congratulations Bernie

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Old 11-28-2014, 06:42 AM
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Another sober grandma here. You are doing awesome. Thank you for sharing. Being a sober grandma rocks.
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Old 11-28-2014, 07:15 AM
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Great work, keep it up!
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