amishlady

Weekend with no kids and not sure what we're going to do...

Anna

So, make a plan. Don't let yourself drift along, figure out what you'd like to do this weekend.

And, congrats on Day 13.

KateL

Movies and snacks is always a good one for me xxx

Holli

Rediscover good food perhaps, nice dinner in or out? Movie? It is weird not having the kids around, even when they get older!

amishlady

Great ideas but...this is usually our time to yuck it up...this is NOT easy that's for sure. And all these things going on in my head. Am I really an alcoholic? Why can't I drink? Why does it have to be a problem? Why, Why, Why...ugh

Hevyn

Hi amish. You're wise to be anticipating what could happen. It is hard in the beginning to get used to the 'new normal' of not drinking to entertain ourselves. I agree that keeping busy and distracted is key.

Holli

SR needs a "send a hug" button. I know it's hard, I am a whopping 6 days ahead of you, so I don't have a ton of great advice except just take it day by day, and your kids need a sober parent. Hang in there, you've made it 13 days which is really a great achievement.

Dee74

Hi amishlady

I saw in another post you drove into a ditch, drunk?

Thats a pretty clear wake up call.

is your partner on board with you trying to stay sober?

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least

Welcome to SR and congrats on 13 days sober! Don't blow it this weekend.

amishlady

A big wake up call for sure and yes, we are making changes together.

amishlady

Made it thru...watched a movie and to bed early. Today is a new day....took the dogs for a long walk now gonna do some spring cleaning.

happycampers

right on - fabulous job ! Did you have fun ?

amishlady

It was fun watching movies and walking the dogs but cleaning, not so much...lol