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gracey0704 · 10-29-2007, 04:24 PM

So I went to the wedding and just as a coincidence i got food poisoning right before i left so i wasnt feeling well at the wedding which means i only had a couple glasses of wine...i mostly drank ginger ale all night and i still had fun...who would have thought :P

I went to my doctor today and told him my problems and that i wanted to get better so i agreed to go to an AA meeting and have one planned for thursday night (women only). Also, I agreed no alcohol or weed for a week and then i am going back to him so we can get started on talking. Halloween is wednesday and people keep asking me to go out drinking but I plan on just staying home and giving out candy with my nephew and studying. Also, I;ve cut ties with a couple 'toxic' people (the ones where drinking was the only activity shared) so I can get myself into a better environment. So the road begins... My ex whom we'll call A since I hate the term ex...has been a tremendous help. I am surprised he is willing to help me considering all of the things I have done to him but I am so happy he is supportive and I hope one day I can make it up to him but for now I'm ready to get better.

NOMOMERLOTMAMMA · 10-29-2007, 04:27 PM

that was a very brave step, talking to your doc! Well done!

Karen

***Anna*** · 10-29-2007, 04:32 PM

I am glad you're seeking help.

kelsh · 10-29-2007, 07:26 PM

Gracy,

You do have a good beginning by talking with your doctor. The doctors these days seem more educated on alcohol problems than ever before.....course some doctors are alcoholics in recovery also. Doubt if they do share that though. In our small rural area lots of things are shared that shouldn't be.

It sounds like you and the doc have a good plan started. I am glad A is going to help support you. I am lucky to have a very understanding family....five children and two of them are not married anymore. My husband has been supportive this time around. The first time I sobered up was a different story...too long to go into.

Keep up the good work!!! :praying

CarolD · 10-29-2007, 07:43 PM

indigo · 10-30-2007, 04:47 AM

You've made a good decision, well done.

10-29-2007, 04:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
gracey0704 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9	I made it through the weekend and now I'm on my way... So I went to the wedding and just as a coincidence i got food poisoning right before i left so i wasnt feeling well at the wedding which means i only had a couple glasses of wine...i mostly drank ginger ale all night and i still had fun...who would have thought :P I went to my doctor today and told him my problems and that i wanted to get better so i agreed to go to an AA meeting and have one planned for thursday night (women only). Also, I agreed no alcohol or weed for a week and then i am going back to him so we can get started on talking. Halloween is wednesday and people keep asking me to go out drinking but I plan on just staying home and giving out candy with my nephew and studying. Also, I;ve cut ties with a couple 'toxic' people (the ones where drinking was the only activity shared) so I can get myself into a better environment. So the road begins... My ex whom we'll call A since I hate the term ex...has been a tremendous help. I am surprised he is willing to help me considering all of the things I have done to him but I am so happy he is supportive and I hope one day I can make it up to him but for now I'm ready to get better. __________________ :praying God Grant Me the Serenity to Accept the Things I Cannot Change..the Courage to Change the Things I Can Change..and the Wisdom to Know the Diifference.

10-29-2007, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
NOMOMERLOTMAMMA No more merlot, more mamma Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hills, Ct Posts: 2,138 Blog Entries: 36	that was a very brave step, talking to your doc! Well done! Karen __________________ But I always think that the best way to know God is to love many things. ~Vincent van Gogh

10-29-2007, 04:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 27,837	I am glad you're seeking help. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Marianne Willianson

10-29-2007, 07:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
kelsh Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Omak WA Posts: 1,049	Gracy, You do have a good beginning by talking with your doctor. The doctors these days seem more educated on alcohol problems than ever before.....course some doctors are alcoholics in recovery also. Doubt if they do share that though. In our small rural area lots of things are shared that shouldn't be. It sounds like you and the doc have a good plan started. I am glad A is going to help support you. I am lucky to have a very understanding family....five children and two of them are not married anymore. My husband has been supportive this time around. The first time I sobered up was a different story...too long to go into. Keep up the good work!!! :praying __________________ God Grant Me the Serenity to Accept the Things I Cannot Change..the Courage to Change the Things I Can Change..and the Wisdom to Know the Diifference. Sobriety Date: July 10, 1988

10-29-2007, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
CarolD Forward we go...side by side Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 37,601	__________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!

10-30-2007, 04:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
indigo Community Greeter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mid-Life Express Posts: 9,928	You've made a good decision, well done. __________________ When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself." Namasté

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