Class of October 2013 - Part 5
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May I please stay with this group? I slipped last night and drank a bottle and half of Chardonnay after just making it 3 weeks. There was no reason except that I guess I was reading that fictional book Driver was talking about...Moderation.
We moved to a new State 3 years ago when hubby retired and I was let go. Making friends was neither of our strong suits. So I guess my abuse of Chardonnay escalated from boredom... Happy Hour (at home) started earlier and earlier for me. And one glass became a bottle or two. I tell myself it's the taste I enjoy, but after 2 glasses, it's no longer about the taste, right? Hubby can take or leave his one scotch and wants me to quit. But I guess I'm angry and jealous I can't drink like him.
Anyway, Driver1, I just messed up your post that not one of the Tobers had slipped. I did. But I really want to come back and stay sober. And thought I might give y'all a little background on me, since I feel like I "know" many of you.
Enough said. Keep up the good fight everyone. May God watch over you.
And welcome Raider.
We moved to a new State 3 years ago when hubby retired and I was let go. Making friends was neither of our strong suits. So I guess my abuse of Chardonnay escalated from boredom... Happy Hour (at home) started earlier and earlier for me. And one glass became a bottle or two. I tell myself it's the taste I enjoy, but after 2 glasses, it's no longer about the taste, right? Hubby can take or leave his one scotch and wants me to quit. But I guess I'm angry and jealous I can't drink like him.
Anyway, Driver1, I just messed up your post that not one of the Tobers had slipped. I did. But I really want to come back and stay sober. And thought I might give y'all a little background on me, since I feel like I "know" many of you.
Enough said. Keep up the good fight everyone. May God watch over you.
And welcome Raider.
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TempeBrenn,
I've had to type out a message like that on here more than once, so I do know how you feel. Wine is also my downfall, and moderation is something I desperately want to have. I totally get it! I know today you're feeling upset that it wasn't worth it. It's ok. Everyone says the same thing, right? Just start over. Well, I guess that's all we can do if we slip. Forgive ourselves and move forward. I'll be praying for you today.
I've had to type out a message like that on here more than once, so I do know how you feel. Wine is also my downfall, and moderation is something I desperately want to have. I totally get it! I know today you're feeling upset that it wasn't worth it. It's ok. Everyone says the same thing, right? Just start over. Well, I guess that's all we can do if we slip. Forgive ourselves and move forward. I'll be praying for you today.
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Temp,
I would be a hypocrite if I were to judge you for slipping. I told my wife more than once that I was quitting, only to hide it better. Just get back on the Tober bus and watch out for bumps next time. Hey, at least you taught yourself and us a lesson, we can't moderate.
I would be a hypocrite if I were to judge you for slipping. I told my wife more than once that I was quitting, only to hide it better. Just get back on the Tober bus and watch out for bumps next time. Hey, at least you taught yourself and us a lesson, we can't moderate.
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I did see the movie Flight. I saw it a couple of days before I had decided to admit that I had a drinking problem. I was so upset and disturbed through the whole thing because of that. It was a great movie, though. The timing in which I saw it was I sign, I think.
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Originally Posted by Bilr44 
I watched the Denzel Washington movie Flight yesterday. There were some moments that made me cringe and think back on my bad days. Has anyone else seen it? Might be worth a watch on Netflix.
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Interesting about movies. I saw "Everything Must Go" with Will Ferrell and it opened my eyes and was the genesis of me quitting for over 5 months. Highly recommended. Like other related flicks, however, it can be difficult to watch as it hits close to home. Nothing like seeing your behavior reflected by a character in a movie who clearly has a problem. It also is (or was) on Netflix.
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