Signs of my disease. Day #6 of my sobriety.
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Signs of my disease. Day #6 of my sobriety.
As the days go on, I keep thinking back to conversations, moments, and actions that should have been the stopping point to my drinking.
Almost always - when planning parties or gatherings, alcohol was at the center of it all.. for me at least. A few times my group of friends tried to plan trips to local state parks for holidays. My BF and I would browse the computer, he'd find a decent location and I would always point out that alcohol was prohibited. He would say, "Nikki, is that really important? Do we *need* alcohol for Memorial Day?" My response would be, "No, of course not. But everyone else probably wouldn't like it." My AV wouldn't let me believe that I was the one who wanted to drink at every occasion. I wonder just how many times I was the only person drinking at these gatherings.
So, today is day #6 and I feel good. Last night we out for dinner and I had two glasses of water. At home, I sat on the sofa and crocheted for a couple of hours while sipping on a seltzer. I didn't get anywhere with my crocheting. The pattern is hard, but I'm determined to figure it out. A few times I tried to find an easier pattern to do, but didn't like the final look of the piece. Anything that tests my ability to succeed is worth doing, right? I'll keep chipping away at the pattern and hopefully I make some ground soon.
Happy Sober Saturday, all.
Almost always - when planning parties or gatherings, alcohol was at the center of it all.. for me at least. A few times my group of friends tried to plan trips to local state parks for holidays. My BF and I would browse the computer, he'd find a decent location and I would always point out that alcohol was prohibited. He would say, "Nikki, is that really important? Do we *need* alcohol for Memorial Day?" My response would be, "No, of course not. But everyone else probably wouldn't like it." My AV wouldn't let me believe that I was the one who wanted to drink at every occasion. I wonder just how many times I was the only person drinking at these gatherings.
So, today is day #6 and I feel good. Last night we out for dinner and I had two glasses of water. At home, I sat on the sofa and crocheted for a couple of hours while sipping on a seltzer. I didn't get anywhere with my crocheting. The pattern is hard, but I'm determined to figure it out. A few times I tried to find an easier pattern to do, but didn't like the final look of the piece. Anything that tests my ability to succeed is worth doing, right? I'll keep chipping away at the pattern and hopefully I make some ground soon.
Happy Sober Saturday, all.
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You know in European/American culture social gatherings are often planned around alcohol. I know growing up in family when we had visitors the first thing my parents would do is offer someone a drink, and we are not talking water here.
My wish is someday this kind of mentality stops.
Stay strong Nikkabean, you are doing great.
You will do this !!!
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My wish is someday this kind of mentality stops.
Stay strong Nikkabean, you are doing great.
You will do this !!!
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Nikkabean -- Just a tip, and you probably already know this, but when I was first getting sober, boredom was about my biggest enemy. Always have something to do, even if it seems like a waste of time (and sometimes, frankly, is) as long as it keeps your mind occupied, you won't be thinking about drinking. That always helped me in the early days.
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Keep going Nikki...you're doing great! 
My sister used to crochet...I never learned how. The other day I was at a Michael's store and thinking how I used to do needlepoint. It was so long ago, I'm not sure I would remember how. I was thinking that it might be fun to try it again...could be a good plan...I'm sure I could figure it out. Hmmmmm
My sister used to crochet...I never learned how. The other day I was at a Michael's store and thinking how I used to do needlepoint. It was so long ago, I'm not sure I would remember how. I was thinking that it might be fun to try it again...could be a good plan...I'm sure I could figure it out. Hmmmmm
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