Class of August 2008
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Home
Posts: 56
Well, since I kicked myself out of the July Class I'm now in the August Class.
Day 1.
My plan:
1. Try talking to husband again. Maybe we can come to a compromise about how often he keeps alcohol in the house. (he's not at all a problem drinking, but does like having it available.)
2. AA is not for me, but I feel the need to arm myself with information. So either go to the library or amazon.com to get some books that will fuel my determination to stay sober. Under the Influence and Beyond the Influence were recommended in another forum. I'll also look into other recovery systems such as Rational Recovery.
3. One day at a time. This does work wonders. So for today, I will not drink.
Day 1.
My plan:
1. Try talking to husband again. Maybe we can come to a compromise about how often he keeps alcohol in the house. (he's not at all a problem drinking, but does like having it available.)
2. AA is not for me, but I feel the need to arm myself with information. So either go to the library or amazon.com to get some books that will fuel my determination to stay sober. Under the Influence and Beyond the Influence were recommended in another forum. I'll also look into other recovery systems such as Rational Recovery.
3. One day at a time. This does work wonders. So for today, I will not drink.
Awesome. Its cool you stated this thread. August is good too. I have decided to stick with July myself, but have just as much respect for everyone here at SoberRecovery no matter what. Keep this thread rolling gang and NEVER give up.
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 8
Just want to add my encouragement - I had 5-6 false starts - finally got it right in January & am headed towards 7 mos. I'm here to say if I can do it (30+ years of heavy drinking) you all can! Be proud of yourselves for being here and reclaiming your lives! We are with you, cheering you on. Love, Joanie
Thanks for all the kind words from everyone. Finding this community this morning was huge for me. Seeing so many other people going through the exact same thing and being successful was such a revelation. Who would have thought that people actually QUIT drinking? For good? It seems so silly now that I went through so much of my life with my mouth stained purple from wine.
A very very happy birthday to you, FloridaGirl!! Glad you started the August club. August is my birthday too, on the 21st. I wish you the best in your efforts to stay sober. Please email me any time you want someone to talk to or listen to you!
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 448
Least honey,
You are the best!! You should be very proud of yourself. And I just realized that I am sticking like glue to the forum like I first did when trying to get sober! I think I kind of like that!
You are the best!! You should be very proud of yourself. And I just realized that I am sticking like glue to the forum like I first did when trying to get sober! I think I kind of like that!
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