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11-26-2013, 07:58 PM

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alphaomega

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A really cool first

Went out for my MIL birthday tonight. The outlaws

have been quite supportive in not drinking around me. But tonight they decided to share a bottle of wine during the dinner in celebration of her birthday. And not once, not one single time during the whole dinner, did I have have even the teensiest wish for that wine. Didn't phase me, didn't feel deprived, was proud and centered and not panicky or anxiety ridden.

It was so strange. So liberating.

I think I'm going to make it this time.

Next up - Hosting 25 for Thanksgiving.

Breathing....

11-26-2013, 08:07 PM

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Flying4Life

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Yay! That is great to hear AO!

11-26-2013, 08:27 PM

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jaynie04

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MIL & 25 for Thanksgiving....what next? Naked skydiving?

11-26-2013, 08:27 PM

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GotGrace

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So fantastic! Congratulations!

11-26-2013, 09:51 PM

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wehav2day

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*****! the "little victories" aren't little at all. that's one more big step between you and the booze. good for you!

11-26-2013, 10:00 PM

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Mags1

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Fantastic

11-26-2013, 10:15 PM

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Suekie

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Awesome and inspiring!!!!!!!

11-26-2013, 10:28 PM

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chaili05

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Congratulations! That's so awesome. I'm glad that you, too, feel victorious in this

11-27-2013, 01:07 AM

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malcolmsloan

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Great victory for you, thanks for sharing. I'm dreading Thanksgiving, and it's nice to hear someone in such a strong space as it approaches.

11-27-2013, 01:17 AM

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Skye2

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Fantastic to read

11-27-2013, 02:11 AM

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Lostmyoffswitch

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Great! That gives me hope that I might someday be there myself!

11-27-2013, 04:39 AM

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MIRecovery

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Congrats on not drinking.

I still take all drinking situations seriously because I never know how they will effect me. In all cases I have an escape plan, a dry house, and phone numbers to calll if I am tempted

alcohol is cunning battling powerful do not underestimate it

11-27-2013, 04:51 AM

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Nightswimming

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Good for you AO, not a small feat by any means!

11-27-2013, 07:38 AM

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firstymer

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Way to go, AO!

11-27-2013, 11:04 AM

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LadyBlue0527

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I missed this ao and I don't know how!

I'm so happy to hear this. Way to go!

11-27-2013, 11:33 AM

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PurpleKnight

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Great Stuff!!

11-27-2013, 01:10 PM

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DoubleDragons

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One more level of confidence! I love it, AO!!

11-27-2013, 01:28 PM

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apophylite

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Great job AO!
A guy at work was telling me today how he sank two bottles of wine last night whilst putting up his christmas decorations. The old me (aiming for moderation, moderating to oblivion) would have been jealous. The new me (24 days properly sober) actually felt sorry for him.