Little Victories
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Little Victories
Two good things to report:
1) I went into the C-store yesterday and did NOT buy beer or wine! It was weird, my feet almost started walking toward that cooler (force of habit) but I corrected course, got my pop and left!
2) One of my summer jobs is to take care of a rental property. The former tenant has been out for over a month, but has not retrieved all of her belongings yet. I was out there yesterday to do some maintenance, and when I went in to the house, not only had she not picked up her clothes, boxes, dishes, etc... but there were 3 open bottles of booze on the counter and one full bottle of wine. I was all by myself, had no where to go for hours. Easily could have served myself plenty of the booze, could have nicked that whole bottle of wine without notice (if she's left it there for a month, it's not like she's all that concerned about it, I figured). But I NEVER TOUCHED ANY OF IT. When I left I locked the door and drove away. Emailed her this am to pick up the rest of the stuff, dumpster is arriving next week and everything will be tossed.
What are your little victories today?
1) I went into the C-store yesterday and did NOT buy beer or wine! It was weird, my feet almost started walking toward that cooler (force of habit) but I corrected course, got my pop and left!
2) One of my summer jobs is to take care of a rental property. The former tenant has been out for over a month, but has not retrieved all of her belongings yet. I was out there yesterday to do some maintenance, and when I went in to the house, not only had she not picked up her clothes, boxes, dishes, etc... but there were 3 open bottles of booze on the counter and one full bottle of wine. I was all by myself, had no where to go for hours. Easily could have served myself plenty of the booze, could have nicked that whole bottle of wine without notice (if she's left it there for a month, it's not like she's all that concerned about it, I figured). But I NEVER TOUCHED ANY OF IT. When I left I locked the door and drove away. Emailed her this am to pick up the rest of the stuff, dumpster is arriving next week and everything will be tossed.
What are your little victories today?
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Good on you! This morning I'm up earlier than I've been in years. I've had oodles of energy and been cleaning out every drawer, cupboard and closet and put it to the curb. It feels so freeing to let go of unwanted burdens and baggage. That goes for my insides too. Two months on the 21st and I'm changing so much that some days I don't even recognise myself!
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I'm pleased that both of you are doing so well...
I guess remembering that I had a service job here...and got up
at 3 a.m. to do the AA Daily Readings was todays small victory
I guess remembering that I had a service job here...and got up
at 3 a.m. to do the AA Daily Readings was todays small victory
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I never understood how alcoholics could have such difficulty with stuff like that untill i became one. I'd like to stop in the old beer store and say hello to the owner catch up etc.. But i know I just cant walk into a place like that especially that place. I'm sure i was just another customer to him anyhow. I did make the mistake of going into a bar to pickup an order chicken wings. I was twitchen watchen all that booze. and it really makes me wonder if i could sit down and eat dinner in a place like that again. I'm sure i have the will power but i cant think i'd like sitting in that much. Nothing wrong with folks having a good ole time. But I dunno that i'd enjoy subjecting myself to that even if i can easily say no.
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Hi! My victory today was getting the house ready for the in laws visit. I usually panic and drink and usually am HO when they arrive. This time I had it all under control and even had time to work on a project for a art class I'm taking. Feels pretty good!
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Originally Posted by SamanthaIam 
Two good things to report:
1) I went into the C-store yesterday and did NOT buy beer or wine! It was weird, my feet almost started walking toward that cooler (force of habit) but I corrected course, got my pop and left!
2) One of my summer jobs is to take care of a rental property. The former tenant has been out for over a month, but has not retrieved all of her belongings yet. I was out there yesterday to do some maintenance, and when I went in to the house, not only had she not picked up her clothes, boxes, dishes, etc... but there were 3 open bottles of booze on the counter and one full bottle of wine. I was all by myself, had no where to go for hours. Easily could have served myself plenty of the booze, could have nicked that whole bottle of wine without notice (if she's left it there for a month, it's not like she's all that concerned about it, I figured). But I NEVER TOUCHED ANY OF IT. When I left I locked the door and drove away. Emailed her this am to pick up the rest of the stuff, dumpster is arriving next week and everything will be tossed.
What are your little victories today?
1) I went into the C-store yesterday and did NOT buy beer or wine! It was weird, my feet almost started walking toward that cooler (force of habit) but I corrected course, got my pop and left!
2) One of my summer jobs is to take care of a rental property. The former tenant has been out for over a month, but has not retrieved all of her belongings yet. I was out there yesterday to do some maintenance, and when I went in to the house, not only had she not picked up her clothes, boxes, dishes, etc... but there were 3 open bottles of booze on the counter and one full bottle of wine. I was all by myself, had no where to go for hours. Easily could have served myself plenty of the booze, could have nicked that whole bottle of wine without notice (if she's left it there for a month, it's not like she's all that concerned about it, I figured). But I NEVER TOUCHED ANY OF IT. When I left I locked the door and drove away. Emailed her this am to pick up the rest of the stuff, dumpster is arriving next week and everything will be tossed.
What are your little victories today?
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I used to get that feeling everyday when I walked into the C-store after work.
I don't remember just how long it was I had been sober (probably 4 or 5 months). But I was a few miles down the road when i realized I had walked into the C-store. Bought a bottle of pop and a bag of chips,and left without even looking or giving a thought to the beer section. To me that was a HUGE victory.
All the little victories add up to HUGE victories. But I am still only one drink away from getting beat.
Fred
I don't remember just how long it was I had been sober (probably 4 or 5 months). But I was a few miles down the road when i realized I had walked into the C-store. Bought a bottle of pop and a bag of chips,and left without even looking or giving a thought to the beer section. To me that was a HUGE victory.
All the little victories add up to HUGE victories. But I am still only one drink away from getting beat.
Fred
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Excellent reminder Fred/NevertheLess -- that we're so close to going back to the terrible nightmare of drinking. One drink is all it takes for me.
Yesterday's little victory: I went for a hike during what is my husband's Friday night drinking time with his buddies. I used to just stay home and drink alone while he was out, and I'd go through at least 2 bottles of wine by myself. Then when he got home of course we'd get into a drunken (asinine) argument.
So instead I hiked to the top of an amazing place to look out over our pretty valley.
yippee!
Yesterday's little victory: I went for a hike during what is my husband's Friday night drinking time with his buddies. I used to just stay home and drink alone while he was out, and I'd go through at least 2 bottles of wine by myself. Then when he got home of course we'd get into a drunken (asinine) argument.
So instead I hiked to the top of an amazing place to look out over our pretty valley.
yippee!
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Congrats Sam, well done and thanks for the thread 
I've made it 17 days without a drink, which really isn't that long. 3 days ago my grandmother passed away suddenly and instead of turning to the bottle, I was able to morn her death sober. For me thats a huge victory but like Fred said, I am just one deadly drink away and I cant forget that.
Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there!
I've made it 17 days without a drink, which really isn't that long. 3 days ago my grandmother passed away suddenly and instead of turning to the bottle, I was able to morn her death sober. For me thats a huge victory but like Fred said, I am just one deadly drink away and I cant forget that. Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there!
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Another little victory to add....I went to the store today to buy a bottle of wine for my step dad for fathers day, and then I managed to get it home and give it to him before I had any temptation to open it. It felt so good to be able to buy booze for someone and not touch it.
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wow! awesome, everyone!
Mysterious, I'm so happy that you could manage that. I know I couldn't -- not yet, anyway.
My victory today was going into WAlMart and not even walking down the beer/wine aisle. This becomes a big WIN when you consider that my husband isn't home, and again, no one would have known... ha... until later, right?
Mysterious, I'm so happy that you could manage that. I know I couldn't -- not yet, anyway.
My victory today was going into WAlMart and not even walking down the beer/wine aisle. This becomes a big WIN when you consider that my husband isn't home, and again, no one would have known... ha... until later, right?
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