ibhmn

Hi all,

My first big test (peer pressure wise anyway) is going to be this weekend. I'm confident I'll pass the test but I almost KNOW I will if I have to write about it to my SR friends on Monday.

So if anyone is reading this I'd sure appreciate you checking in with me on Monday. I'd be happy to reciprocate.

Thanks again.

Lastbinge

I'll check with you on Monday ibhmn. Hang in there, don't let the peers pressure you. Not worth it.

Anna

I'll be here on Monday too! Stay strong!

ibhmn

Thanks Anna and LB. There is nothing like accountabilty! Thanks a bunch!!

Hope

I'm here for you! You can get through it.

Dreamz

HIYA I'll be here on Monday definatly and good on you for being brave and knowing that you can get through this!!! Its inspiring!!!

ibhmn

Thanks Hop4life and DreamZ. You guys are proving just how great SR is!...

2dayzmuse

I'll be here Monday evening. I'll be waiting to hear how strong you were and stood your ground.

ibhmn

Thanks 2dayzmuse! Everyone is really inspiring me tonight...

2dayzmuse

I'm glad you are inspired. I felt the same way when I first started coming here. I read and read and related to all the posts. I thought I had really hit the jackpot. Finding people just like me, whom I could converse with, find support in, and who understood me was very comforting. I was 2days sober when I first started posting here, hence the name. Now, I'm 2 years. We do it one day at a time and there is a solution. I am so grateful for that.

wishful

Count me in, too! Will be thinking of you both and wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Smyle

I too will be checking on you .......stay strong and focused

GhostInTheRuins

Good luck. What kind of test is it? If it's multiple choice then always pick 'D' if you don't know the answer. Really, good luck, and remember, what doesn't kill you only gives you long term emotional damage - I mean, only makes you stronger. I suck at inspiration.

shockozulu

I'll be here as well. You may want to write down some ways to say 'no', and practice them in the mirror before you deal with the 'test'.

Write them on flashcards just like you would for a regular test, and memorize them! Good luck

MNGirlyGirl

Don't put yourself in any situtation that you know will be too difficult! Always have a plan B if you need to get away.
Stay strong!

ibhmn

I'm truly blown away by everyone who has signed on to hold me accountable. Thanks everyone...

ibhmn

The test is with my wife actually. She's not sold on the idea of me quitting and now we're spending the weekend in the hotel sans kids. Normally the cork gets popped once the bags are unpacked, then the hotel bar later etc...

I've just got to let her do her thing and be a goood husband and not get defensive and hopefully she won't start putting the guilt trip on me once she's had a few...

And humor CAN be a form of inspiration BTW when positive--It breaks the ice and lets people laught at themsleves and not take themselves so seriously. Thanks for doing that for me.

Lollipop

Ill be here as well!!!!! Im here every day on and off throughout and I will be looking for an update. I agree with MNG, have a plan B in place at all times. If wife gets a few in her and decides to pick a fight or make snide remarks, be ready for it, most hotels have computer rooms now so if the one your in does and you need to "take a walk" come find us, we will be here to help you succeed. I think you will do wonderful though!!!! Stay strong!!!!!
Liss

ibhmn

Great idea! Thanks for your support!

2dayzmuse

Always have a back up plan, or a getaway plan as I like to call it.