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Basic recovery technique - facing a Christmas party for the first time

Old 11-12-2014, 10:32 AM
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Basic recovery technique - facing a Christmas party for the first time

To celebrate my nearly one year of recovery after leaving my STBERAH, I have just taken a huge - for me - step. I accepted an invitation to our office Christmas party in two weeks time, and bought a new party dress at 50% discount which arrived by mail today. RAH was so jealous, I always refused invitations to any work social events - except last year, when I promised to get a cab home with a girlfriend before 9pm. I never went to anything where partners were invited, except to his work parties, where he usually left me all evening on my own. I was always so ashamed of his drinking behaviour. So this year, best foot forward! No-one waiting up hammered at home checking the time, no-one checking out I'm looking 'modest' before I go out. So ladies, in my 60th year I have bought a beautiful deep ruby, figure hugging, ruched (fake) silk, just above the knee, sleeveless party dress! It fits like a dream, and with my renewed confidence, I am really looking forward to a party for the first time in nearly 20 years. That's recovery!
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Old 11-12-2014, 10:44 AM
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Wow, I have tears of joy in my eyes right now for you. That dress sounds stunning, and you will make it even better. Congrats on that big step.

((((((((((hugs)))))))))
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Ooh nothing like a good red dress to get you in the holiday spirit! And nothing like a good figure-hugging red dress to make you feel like a movie star!
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So, I want to hear about the whole look. How are you doing your hair? Shoes?
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Hubba hubba!

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Old 11-12-2014, 11:25 AM
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That sounds exciting!

BRAVO!!!
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That makes me smile Good for you!
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What a lovely post. Good on you.
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Old 11-12-2014, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Brindie View Post
So ladies, in my 60th year I have bought a beautiful deep ruby, figure hugging, ruched (fake) silk, just above the knee, sleeveless party dress! It fits like a dream, and with my renewed confidence, I am really looking forward to a party for the first time in nearly 20 years. That's recovery!


Your dress sounds AMAZING!!!!!! What a great, positive post. Thanks for sharing!!
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Old 11-12-2014, 03:18 PM
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***** go for it you gorgeous lady
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Old 11-12-2014, 03:49 PM
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Yay!!

Oh, it's so wonderful to put on a new outfit that makes you feel SMASHING.

I predict a fabulous new year for you!
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Old 11-13-2014, 09:33 AM
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Well, thank you all! I am wowed!
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Old 11-13-2014, 09:41 AM
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You are amazing. There is nothing like a nice dress that you feel good in to make a person feel like a million bucks! Have a wonderful time at your party!!!!

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You know Brindie, when *I* am 60 I want to be secure enough with myself to wear a figure-hugging dress. Any color. Any holiday.

You are ROCKING your confidence which is the sexiest-ever accessory any woman can wear, every day for every event in her life. (IMO)

You have inspired me SO MUCH with this seemingly *little* post.
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You know Brindie, when *I* am 60 I want to be secure enough with myself to wear a figure-hugging dress. Any color. Any holiday.

You are ROCKING your confidence which is the sexiest-ever accessory any woman can wear, every day for every event in her life. (IMO)

You have inspired me SO MUCH with this seemingly *little* post.
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Old 11-13-2014, 10:46 AM
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You have been pretty inspiring to me, so thank you gracious lady x
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Old 11-13-2014, 01:03 PM
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Awesome Bridie...what a great piece of hope as you shared...that red dress sounds fabulous and you sound fabulous too!
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You go, girl!!! That's SO encouraging!!!
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I hope you have such a fabulous and fun night filled with laughter!!
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Kick up your heels, gal. And thanks for posting, you lifted my spirits by showing with time and work life does get better.
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