For members with less than 2 weeks sober...Part 7
Day 12 here, what a beautiful day <3
Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Indy
Posts: 18
Day 8 feeling pretty good today, a little anxious, but cleaning house and staying busy. Going to the library and keeping busy.
Thanks to all.
I will check in at the end of the day to make sure to myself i made it.
Thanks to all.
I will check in at the end of the day to make sure to myself i made it.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Meadville PA
Posts: 5
looking for support
I'm just wondering where to start with all of this, I am not the best at sites and computers (even though I should be ...). I made the decision (final one...no more going back) that I do not want to drink anymore. I do not have a physical addiction to alcohol and never used everyday for more than a week but when I drink I do not know what will happen. It does not happen everytime but the times that I lose control it is very bad. I become very selfish and explosive and I have hurt my husband very much which breaks my heart because he is the most wonderful thing in my life.
I am just wondering if there is anyone out there with a similiar history of alcohol as me or someone who is simply picking up the pieces like me because currently, I am having a hard time relating to anyone else who this happens to and forgiving myself.
Thank you for your time
Dreas (Andrea).
I am just wondering if there is anyone out there with a similiar history of alcohol as me or someone who is simply picking up the pieces like me because currently, I am having a hard time relating to anyone else who this happens to and forgiving myself.
Thank you for your time
Dreas (Andrea).
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
dreas83...Hi and Welcome to our support group!
I think many of us can relate to the destructive events
that happen when we drink alcohol.
As you shared...
not every time I drank did bad things occur.
However..in retrospect...all the really scarey and mean spirited things
did happen after I had been drinking.
Please do stay here with us..Yes! you cann win over alcohol
I think many of us can relate to the destructive events
that happen when we drink alcohol.
As you shared...
not every time I drank did bad things occur.
However..in retrospect...all the really scarey and mean spirited things
did happen after I had been drinking.
Please do stay here with us..Yes! you cann win over alcohol
Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 811
Hi Guys! Day 2 here! I went to the dentist this morning, worked all day, had to have my boss dig me out of the snow, went to the gynocologist later this afternoon, got stuck in the snow in my driveway! I got out, but my husband was yelling at me to back up straight when he and the kids were pushing me out and I got stuck in the snow back again cuz it was dark and I couldn't see anything! Finally got out! This was really my day and I didn't drink! I am going to eat dinner, watch a movie with the kids and fall asleep sober!!
Whew!
Thanks for all the welcomes! It nice to be back and have the stress of the holidays over!
Whew!
Thanks for all the welcomes! It nice to be back and have the stress of the holidays over!
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
I like to use this last day of the year to reflect
As always...there have been sadness and joy.
I cry a little for the sad times...Pray to forgive and to be forgiven.
The celebration times..my spirit has soared....
My younger son ..missing for 14 years..returned to us.
My yooungest Grandson came home from Afghanistan safely.
His brother was married and next year we will have a new baby to love.
2 dear friends have survived cancer.
Tonight I will join my AA home group .. toasting in
'09 with Ginger Ale...love and friendship.
I am a blessed woman.
Wishing y'all a sober ....
As always...there have been sadness and joy.
I cry a little for the sad times...Pray to forgive and to be forgiven.
The celebration times..my spirit has soared...
.My younger son ..missing for 14 years..returned to us.
My yooungest Grandson came home from Afghanistan safely.
His brother was married and next year we will have a new baby to love.
2 dear friends have survived cancer.
Tonight I will join my AA home group .. toasting in
'09 with Ginger Ale...love and friendship.
I am a blessed woman.
Wishing y'all a sober ....
Drunkaholic
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Channelview, TX (Houston)
Posts: 514
I'm getting horizontal on my Day 11. I waited all day and then had a meal at a smokey diner and had white gravy on the side.
I did do a Spin Class today so it was a caloric wash ... at least I hope so.
I did do a Spin Class today so it was a caloric wash ... at least I hope so.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Brixton
Posts: 250
Congratulations to everyone
In my own case, I have good news and bad news...
The good news is... I didn't drink
for several days over Christmas while at my parents
... even though my Dad keeps a fully stocked drinks cabinet,
I didn't go near it.
The bad news, though, is that when I got back to London
on Sunday night, I stupidly picked up a drink -
I think loneliness was a trigger this time -
and I've been very ill since then.
But... I managed to get myself to a meeting yesterday, which has helped alot.
I probably need to go to AA on a daily basis, not just once or twice a week...
I really, really want to get well,
life is so, so much better without alcohol.
I'm not going to drink today.
Thanks for letting me share here, it helps to write about it.
In my own case, I have good news and bad news...
The good news is... I didn't drink
for several days over Christmas while at my parents
... even though my Dad keeps a fully stocked drinks cabinet,
I didn't go near it.
The bad news, though, is that when I got back to London
on Sunday night, I stupidly picked up a drink -
I think loneliness was a trigger this time -
and I've been very ill since then.
But... I managed to get myself to a meeting yesterday, which has helped alot.
I probably need to go to AA on a daily basis, not just once or twice a week...
I really, really want to get well,
life is so, so much better without alcohol.
I'm not going to drink today.
Thanks for letting me share here, it helps to write about it.
Drunkaholic
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Channelview, TX (Houston)
Posts: 514
Day 12 - not much to report.
I do have a small dilemma, I really don't want to go out tonight and photograph that band. I'm not afraid of temptation, but I also know it is not right to use my new sobriety as an excuse to get out of a social commitment.
I do have a small dilemma, I really don't want to go out tonight and photograph that band. I'm not afraid of temptation, but I also know it is not right to use my new sobriety as an excuse to get out of a social commitment.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
...PBIn early sobriety I found an AA group that met before work.
I really enjoyed starting my day with serenity and hope.
These days...I make it a point to attend no less than 3 a week.
They still give me serenity and hope!
Of course AA is not the only way for anyone to stop and stay stopped. Find anything you can to have sobriety work.
Just don't discount the value of F2F understanding and support.
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