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Old 12-01-2014, 06:44 AM
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I started not to post because I have had too many day 1. I was going to get a couple of sober days under my belt first. However, I know I need support so here I am. The drive home at 5 is when it starts getting hard. Stopping at the liquor store has become routine. Today I'm not going to though. Today is a fresh start. I'm going to pick myself up and make good choices.
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Old 12-01-2014, 06:47 AM
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Welcome back Sinderos. Perhaps take a different route home tonight or stop at someplace that doesn't sell alcohol...like an ice cream stand. Or pick up some good food to make a good meal.
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Old 12-01-2014, 06:51 AM
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Thanks for sharing & posting, Sinderos. Don't be ashamed of your Day 1. This is the start to a new & improved you. Keep coming back, we are here for you.
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Old 12-01-2014, 06:52 AM
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Hi, Sinderos, and welcome back.
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Old 12-01-2014, 06:55 AM
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I'm with you. 5 is hard for me too b/c there is a store right around the corner from my work and there's no way around it to get on the interstate. But I don't have any money today do I have that going for me. I just want to head straight home, cook dinner and take a nap if I have to just to keep from drinking. I planned on starting yesterday but that didn't work.

Keep posting here. We don't need alcohol today. I plan on eating whatever I want in an effort to not drink.
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Old 12-01-2014, 07:15 AM
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I'm with you on the too many day 1s. Today is another as a matter of fact. Made it 29 days about 6 months ago and just as is my style I had to screw it up so I wouldn't reach 30 day milestone...
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Old 12-01-2014, 07:26 AM
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Welcome back. Sinderos

I've had many, many day 1s, my friend.

I found that I had to completely change my routine to stay sober, this time, and keep focussed on why I'm doing it.

You can do this.
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Old 12-01-2014, 09:01 AM
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You can do this Sinderos welcome bk
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Old 12-01-2014, 09:05 AM
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Drive a different route.
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Old 12-01-2014, 10:04 AM
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There are 5 stores that sell hard liquor and I don't know how many that sell beer/wine between my work and my house. Driving past them all seemed unnatural for a while. But just for a while. Now I don't even think about it. Just grip that wheel and keep driving. You can do this.
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Old 12-01-2014, 10:40 AM
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That's what happens to me too, driving home after work. I actually did stop off at the liquor store yesterday and bought wine, but I dumped it out.
It's really hard to break those damn habits.
I think it's best to post even if you relapse, the support is the major part of my resolve.
I hate letting people down, I can let myself down just fine, but coming here is good for me, I want to be with everyone while we get sober and move forward with out lives,rather than sitting alone drinking with my self loathing, don't be alone.
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Old 12-01-2014, 10:43 AM
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I'm on day one with ya.
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Old 12-01-2014, 11:21 AM
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I'm on day one with ya.
Aw! It's ok you guys, we'll get there xoxo.
I hate day 1 so much. I feel ya
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Old 12-01-2014, 12:35 PM
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Thanks for the encouraging words. I'm going to go home using the interstate. That will keep me from passing the liquor store. Looks like I'll have a lot of new friends to celebrate day 2 with tomorrow. You all hang in there. We can do this.

I'm exhausted today from my 3 day bender but I'm going to walk the dogs extra tonight. Just to have something to do. I have leftovers to eat so I won't have to cook. I may even start working out like I've been wanting to.
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Old 12-01-2014, 01:16 PM
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Very glad to see you back Sinderos. You can do this - it doesn't matter how many Day 1's there've been. This can be your last. There's nothing in it for us anymore.
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Old 12-01-2014, 04:18 PM
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You can do this Sinderos!!
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Old 12-01-2014, 04:31 PM
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Hi Sinderos,
Day 1 is just horrible, just think how great it would be if this was the last time you had to go through it. Good luck!
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