aeo1313

I can do this sober! I am looking at a cabinet full of booze and my husband is going out to buy beer. Ugh. I can do this. Will follow up on this post throughout the week so I can look back and be proud!

bryangt

You can do it! Just don't take that 1st drink...stay busy--enjoy nature...enjoy relaxing...

DoinThis

After the initial hard bit and the odd moment u will find it so much more relaxing without and yes, you'll be so proud!

IndaMiricale

Yes aeo, you can do it. Use those tools we talk about. First remember if you dont take that first SIP, you wont take 2,3,4,ect. Your on vacation if you start really struggling get out of there and walk and site see. And come here as much as possible.

We are with you

DisplacedGRITS

Keep us posted. You're strong. Enjoy your time on the water. As you said, the vacation is about the fun, not the booze. Have fun!

Anna

Distract yourself with fun things to do and focus on your recovery.

Have a wonderful vacay.

nel68

aeo, You can do it! I just did my first vacation my husband had lots to drink..ugh!.. We went to a winery and a micro brew restaurant....I could of killed him!..lol.. I made it, just keep busy and read during your down time thats what helped me. Rock on girlie ;-)

Weasel1966

No question in my mind you will do it. None at all!

KDL

I'll be interested in following your posts. Vacations will be my next challenge! Enjoy and focus on how happy you will be at this success!

aeo1313

Thanks everyone. He just got back with a huge assortment of beers. Along with him I have my kids here, my parents, brother, and my golden retriever. I'm glad my dog is here. Her and I can take walks as needed

Luling

You can do it! Keep us posted and stay strong. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.

sissy07

You will succeed....I know you will. Have fun - no hangovers and you will remember everything!

brdlvr

Good Luck - think of how nice waking up each day without a hangover will be which will allow you to have the whole day ahead of you to enjoy

aeo1313

I feel I am gaining strength from all of you and your confidence in me. I am not afraid I will drink but that I will be sober and pissed about not drinking. Towards the end I was always getting angry while drinking, I dont need that on a vacation!

TTBABP

Hang tough - you can do it. Plan stuff to keep busy. Don't forget to relax and enjoy yourself.

Live2Run25

You can do this!!! Enjoy your vacation sober. One week of vacation is not worth throwing it all down the drain and starting over. I have a vacation in 2 months. I'm already happy to know i'll be able to go out running in the morning and not be hung over!!! =)

nel68

When you feel like your getting pissed just remember how good your gonna feel the next day.....no hang over, no guilt feeling, no bloated yick feeling...your gonna feel fresh and ready to go have fun If it starts to get to you take your dog for a walk that will occupy your mind and time....hang in there, aeo

desertsong

Hang in there, Ann. You've been doing SO great. Imagine what it will be like enjoying a SOBER vacation! You will build wonderful memories with your family and the best thing is that you will REMEMBER them! You don't need alcohol to enjoy this time - in fact, alcohol will RUIN it. You've worked hard for your sober time ... let that hard work be your motivation for enjoying this precious time with your family.

hypochondriac

Remember, you don't have to drink. I always remember going abroad and my first worry would always be where the nearest place for beer was. You don't need to do that. You're free. You can just enjoy your holiday Do vent on here as often as you need to though, venting is a good coping strategy x Have fun x

Dee74

I absolutely believe you can do this A - think about who you want to be

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