Trudging and Bilr . . . you "struck a nerve" with the comment about DIY projects. DD (and Dee) asked about "a plan" (i.e., if I had one). I know from my past experience that if I have a lot of good things to do, I'm less likely to let the bad situations drive me to drink. Good things include participating in forums (such as SR), but also things that make the house look better, and other things that will give me joy. If they are engaging enough, and I have something ELSE to quench my thirst, I don't miss the alcohol. So my challenge is to fill my spare hours with those kinds of good things!
On to Day 2.
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