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barriemum 02-03-2011 05:38 AM

This is my Day 6 and I am so excited (and scared!) to be on this path. I went to my first AA meeting on Tuesday night and picked up a chip. I've been keeping it in my pocket and playing with it every time I feel the urge to drink. It may just be a piece of plastic but it means a hell of a lot to me right now! There was something very powerful in walking up in front of all of those people at the meeting to take it, and I keep thinking of all of the applause. I was so scared to go, and now I can't wait to go back! Hopefully I'll make it to a meeting tonight.

I'm so glad I've found this site. It really helps. Whenever my brain starts telling me "You've made it this many days, you have this think licked...have a few drinks to celebrate" I come on here and read for awhile.

Thanks to everyone who posts on here!!!

CarolD 02-03-2011 06:41 AM

barriemum,,,Welcome to our Yes! you can crew....:wavey:

I too keep my current AA coin near me.... in my billfold.
Old AA joke.....
:If you wanna drink...put the chip in your mouth
when it dissolves.....it's okay to drink"

Glad you are attending AA...it's an awesome way to
learn how to live sober and enjoy a non drinking future...:yup:

Please keep posting and moving forward

coop1 02-03-2011 08:15 AM

Hey guys, I just wanted to pop in here and say congrats to everyone on their progress. I am going to graduate from the <90 thread soon and have been reflecting on my journey a lot lately.

As I look back the first two weeks were the toughest I've had so far. It does get a little easier each day. So hang in there and just keep taking it one minute, one hour, one day at a time. They all stack up pretty fast if you look at it that way. Try not to look to far down the road- handle today for now and take care of tomorrow when it comes.

Have a blessed day everyone...you can do this!

Dee74 02-03-2011 01:38 PM

welcome Bronwyn :)

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least 02-03-2011 01:50 PM

Yes, you CAN do this - I'm living proof!:) I was a chronic inhabitant of this thread, always trying and failing, over and over, but am tickled pink to say that next Tuesday I'll have 14 months sober!!:) And I got here one day at a time...

I used to think I was a loser, I used to think I couldn't live without drinking... but I'm NOT a loser and I LOVE living sober.:)

Yes you can, indeed!! Never give up! Living sober really rocks!:)

CarolD 02-03-2011 08:40 PM

coop...good to see you are doing the deal...:)

You are always welcome to come share with us
:yup:

CarolD 02-03-2011 08:44 PM

Least..it's been such a pleasure to watch you grow
as you continue to improve...:hug:

CarolD 02-05-2011 10:41 PM

:wave:
for some of us...it's the end of football season
Super bowl Sunday.

For many years...that was a big time drinking event.
I sloshed around...eating greasy food...sometimes falling
down or passing out....:...followed by a Monday off
work...still drunk or being sick as hell......:yuck:

Now I don't do that ...I plan to watch the game with
Ice tea and :corn:
My AA friends often get together on Super Bowl but
I prefer the quiet at home.
Not only do I know who won....but how!

So Yes! a sober Super Bowl Sunday can happen for you too
and I hope your team is playing..mine is not.

The cry of all fans...."Wait till next season" is loud in Atlanta.

Dee74 02-05-2011 11:15 PM

I hope everyone's chosen team wins :laughing:

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newby1961 02-05-2011 11:31 PM

its really funny cause at the mtg tonight I am trying to act like I am all that talking football w/the guys and out of my mouth comes yep hope those Chicago Bears win:rotfxko well we know they aren't even playing, oops :c029: So I felt like a total idiot. The good news is I was at a mtg and the guys didn't treat me like the fool I was:gaah. I have to really laugh at myself sometimes. Man its great to be alive. So now I can say with confidence go Packers:You_Rock_

CarolD 02-05-2011 11:49 PM

:laughing:
fellowship friends are not likely to throw stones.
We have all mispoken often...:yup:

I too am rooting for the Packs..why?
they beat the Falcons to pieces and it would be less
embarrassing if they took the "best team of the year" title.

RoseSalud 02-06-2011 08:12 PM

A great Sunday
 
Hope everyone had a happy and healthy (aside from the yummy food ahem) Super Bowl Sunday! I realized I hadn't been on here for a bit, and then realized that tomorrow I'll have two weeks!! Woowhoo!

I am SO glad I didn't give in to some major cravings the last few days. Each evening it would hit, and it was a horrible out-of-control feeling. Luckily for me, my car someone made it to a meeting each night, and I was able to share w/ everyone what I was going through. I've been putting myself out there at meetings, and have actually made a few friends :) So when I thought of drinking yesterday / the day before, I just thought of how I didn't want to have to see those friends and say I'd slipped up - again. It's been hard coming out of my shell, but by literally forcing myself I'm finding that it gets easier and easier - and actually enjoyable!

Today I had the day to myself; usually if there's a game of any sort on that's all the excuse I need to drink (I'm not even really into sports!) But today was different...and it was such a relieving feeling. I drank about two liters of sparkling water, ate some quesadillas, and watched a real housewife marathon - ha!

Anyhow, just wanted to say bravo to everyone who got through today, and to those that didn't, tomorrow is a beautiful new day - and consider today a learning experience?

Hugs :)

Ghostly 02-06-2011 08:46 PM

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Dee74 02-06-2011 09:33 PM

I'm glad you made it through Rose - and congratulations to all the Packers fans LOL :)

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trying2bloom 02-07-2011 12:07 PM

Can I jump in? I am very new and very much need support to do this. So glad this board is here. I could almost cry to know I'm not alone.

Dee74 02-07-2011 01:30 PM

welcome to the thread trying :)

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michelebelle 02-07-2011 01:54 PM

Day 6 :c015:

:thanks :grouphug:

Dee74 02-07-2011 01:59 PM

way to go michelle :)

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CarolD 02-07-2011 05:10 PM

Rose....congratulations on your solid 2 weeks....:cheer

The best is yet to be...:hug:

CarolD 02-07-2011 05:14 PM

Ghostly..Welcome....:wavey:

Yes...I know who won the Super Bowl
as a Falcon fan....
Wait till next season...:laughing:

Remember the NO Saints?


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