24-Hour Recovery Connections Part 28
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Northeast, USA
Posts: 1,629
24 for today please. 5:42 EST.
Went out with friends last night to visit historic local house decorated for Christmas. Had pizza after. Everyone else had wine. I had diet coke. I had to explain why I wasn't having any wine. "acid reflux" is my official story. Not a big deal last night. Everyone commented how bad the wine was. I thought about how I was the year before. How if I was still drinking I would have pre-gamed big time before going out. How different I am now.
Tonight the neighbors are having a Christmas party. They know I'm not drinking so I don't have to explain anything. No one cares. I must say, I'm not really looking forward to this. I used to get really buzzed before & during this event. I'd even go back home in the middle to 'let the dog out' and sneak a couple of quick drinks. This will be a whole different experience. Maybe I'll leave for a bit and let the dogs out. Have some quiet time with the dogs and then go back. A little break will help. Not interested in drinking so no worries there.
Anyway, enjoy your weekend everyone. Thanks for being here.
Went out with friends last night to visit historic local house decorated for Christmas. Had pizza after. Everyone else had wine. I had diet coke. I had to explain why I wasn't having any wine. "acid reflux" is my official story. Not a big deal last night. Everyone commented how bad the wine was. I thought about how I was the year before. How if I was still drinking I would have pre-gamed big time before going out. How different I am now.
Tonight the neighbors are having a Christmas party. They know I'm not drinking so I don't have to explain anything. No one cares. I must say, I'm not really looking forward to this. I used to get really buzzed before & during this event. I'd even go back home in the middle to 'let the dog out' and sneak a couple of quick drinks. This will be a whole different experience. Maybe I'll leave for a bit and let the dogs out. Have some quiet time with the dogs and then go back. A little break will help. Not interested in drinking so no worries there.
Anyway, enjoy your weekend everyone. Thanks for being here.
I'm Wide Awake
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 766
Hello everyone....
(((tgirl))) I will keep you and your husband in my prayers.
I'm sorry to have to say this, but I had a relapse this week. My dad was hospitalized on Monday after collapsing at home. I have been struggling with depression and just gave up. However, I don't want to go back. There's nothing there for me but more sadness. I'm disappointed in myself, but am holding myself accountable and also recommitting to recovery. I talked to my boss at work about how overwhelmed I have been and that was helpful. My dad is home from the hospital and while there are no conclusive answers to his problems, he seems better and that will have to be enough for now.
If I've learned anything, it's that I need to take care of myself. I need to be healthier and I need to accept the things that have happened this year for what they are...I can't change them and I have to stop wishing things had gone differently.
So, put me down for the next 24 hours, please. I'm back on the team.
(((tgirl))) I will keep you and your husband in my prayers.
I'm sorry to have to say this, but I had a relapse this week. My dad was hospitalized on Monday after collapsing at home. I have been struggling with depression and just gave up. However, I don't want to go back. There's nothing there for me but more sadness. I'm disappointed in myself, but am holding myself accountable and also recommitting to recovery. I talked to my boss at work about how overwhelmed I have been and that was helpful. My dad is home from the hospital and while there are no conclusive answers to his problems, he seems better and that will have to be enough for now.
If I've learned anything, it's that I need to take care of myself. I need to be healthier and I need to accept the things that have happened this year for what they are...I can't change them and I have to stop wishing things had gone differently.
So, put me down for the next 24 hours, please. I'm back on the team.
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SE Arizona
Posts: 1,099
Its 5:55 am MST in SE Arizona and I'm here for another sober day. Went to dinner at some friends before a Christmas concert last night. Wine was poured and at my place when I sat down; good stuff too! I said no thanks to it and there was no problem. Enjoyed dinner and the concert a lot - sober.
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: New England
Posts: 4,447
(((CSM)))
I'm hosting the neighborhood Christmas party tonight. My neighbors do not know I don't drink yet. Can you even believe my AV showed up this AM whispering that I could drink in this crowd and it wouldn't matter? Seriously. Shoring up my resolve and respectfully asking for 24. First time I've felt I've needed to do that in a little while.
Today is Popcorn String day. When I was a kid- it was so hard not to EAT the popcorn off the tree at my neighbor's house. I just could not comprehend why anyone would hang my favorite snack food on a tree!! Needless to say, hanging popcorn strings on a tree is not something I have ever done....
Have a great day, all. See you tomorrow.
I'm hosting the neighborhood Christmas party tonight. My neighbors do not know I don't drink yet. Can you even believe my AV showed up this AM whispering that I could drink in this crowd and it wouldn't matter? Seriously. Shoring up my resolve and respectfully asking for 24. First time I've felt I've needed to do that in a little while.
Today is Popcorn String day. When I was a kid- it was so hard not to EAT the popcorn off the tree at my neighbor's house. I just could not comprehend why anyone would hang my favorite snack food on a tree!! Needless to say, hanging popcorn strings on a tree is not something I have ever done....
Have a great day, all. See you tomorrow.
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