Two weeks sober

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08-31-2013, 09:32 AM

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Acheleus

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Two weeks sober

I have not fallen down, I am standing on my own two feet. I have not bothered anyone with my rude, drunken behavior. I have not felt the anxiety that drinking brings, I have remained calm and strong. I have not put off reality, I have accepted where I am in life. I have not gone backwards, I have moved forward.

08-31-2013, 09:37 AM

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ZoeM

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Well done you!!

08-31-2013, 09:47 AM

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RJY9

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well done!

08-31-2013, 01:36 PM

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Acheleus

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Invited to a bbq tonight and do not know what to do. Should I just stay home?

08-31-2013, 01:41 PM

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13unluckyforsom

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How strong do you feel that you wouldn't be tempted? Do the people having the BBQ understand you've stopped drinking? Will they be supportive?

08-31-2013, 01:48 PM

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way to go, acheleus!!!

08-31-2013, 01:48 PM

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Acheleus

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"We have 90 beers in the fridge." That's what this person said. No I don't know them well, and I don't want to tell them I quit drinking. I said I would try to come, but I don't want to look like an *******.

08-31-2013, 01:58 PM

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Petecrab

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If you feel it's too soon then give it a miss for now

08-31-2013, 02:03 PM

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13unluckyforsom

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yeah the fact they have told you they have 90 beers in the fridge doesn't sound like the kind of night where there is going to be no pressure to drink - its up to you though ultimately.

08-31-2013, 02:09 PM

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Acheleus

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I need to meet some teetotalers.

08-31-2013, 02:13 PM

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13unluckyforsom

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LOL yeah but it wont always be as hard - its just a fragile stage you are at just now - we all are in the august group - there will come a time when it wont be as much of an effort to not drink and it wont consume our minds constantly - or at least I HOPE lol

08-31-2013, 02:19 PM

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Those were very strong words Achelus.

08-31-2013, 02:25 PM

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Acheleus

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Ok I will stay home. Maybe later I can drop by and say hello but leave. Trying not to give in.

08-31-2013, 02:56 PM

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Yeah I know you are having a hard time with solitude but that doesn't sound like the right get-together for you right now.

08-31-2013, 03:12 PM

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13unluckyforsom

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Have to agree with foolsgold - I mean u 'might' be ok but u also 'might' not be and your doing so amazingly well and I've been reading and I know it's hard for you - but do u really want to risk it?

08-31-2013, 03:18 PM

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Dee74

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Congratulations on your two weeks Ach.
I agree that staying home would be the best option.

Many cities have sober meet up programmes - maybe that's something to check out?