No, when I was online last night that hadn't happened yet.

And I think you are well on your way to changing that, Snarly.

Day 0 here. I had two glasses of wine with my dinner. Lots of excuses for it but that's all they are. I'm probably less upset about it than maybe I should be. I hesitated to post this because I don't want to be the trigger for anyone but I also want to be honest with the group. Anyway tomorrow is a new day. Think I'll go to bed and read for the rest of the night. Good night all.

Helen,

I am not going to say sorry to hear. You are not making excuses so I won't. Takes courage to get on this forum and let your "classmates" know.

I will say I empathize with your actions and your resolve to start again.
That is what I admire.

Along my life path I learned to love stoicism. "enduring pain without showing emotion or fear" - only reason I mention this your fantastic username.... I love roman / greek mythology.

Well, to some degree I have to unlearn that.

I just realized why the folks who set up this forum created "classes".

I feel like we are in third grade and we all rush over when someone gets a boo boo.

Have great night - enjoy the book.

Welcome back Helen :)

Regroup, redraw plans, recommit...you can do this :)

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hi class.

still here, still sober.

night night

I think I posted once or twice in this class earlier this month but I would like to re-join please. Today is the end of day 1. I was doing well in August until I drank after an anniversary party and have been struggling since, with the exception of a day or two here & there. I feel more committed and motivated than I have in a long time, and I am trying to just think about today and getting through today without drinking. It is too overwhelming to think about not drinking ever again, so right now I am doing my best to take one day at a time.

I think I am late now but happy birthday Snarly :)

Helen, good job coming right back and starting again, that is where I have failed many times. Good job coming back.

Thanks everyone and I hope you all have a Happy Thursday :)

Welcome back emme I'm on day 2 been struggling also but do feel positive. Just need to stay motivated. We can beat this ☺ x

Thanks Pinky, congrats on day 2.
We can do it, we just have to keep going and not give up :) x

Just checking in to give a shout out to CnGY. Glad to see you here.

Welcome emme and welcome back Pinky :)

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Emme99,

Hi nice to meet you.

Looking at your timestamp, you were NOT late on happy B Day.

Long story but the folks on this forum helped me overcome (what for me) seemed an impossible task.

Stay sober through my B Day.

I look forward to hearing more of your story.

Snarly

Dee, I just wanted to say thanks for everything you do here. I don't know how you keep up with it all. It's like that scene in Full Metal Jacket were busloads of new recruits show up at bootcamp every day and they all have to be trained!
I've ventured out from Fort February and wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your work.

Hi Outonthetiles

... um "deer in headlights" what is Fort February?

Our nickname for the Feb 2016 class.

Thanks very much for the kind words OOTT :)

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Dee - really? You do this for everyone?

When do you sleep?

Wow.

I feel like I could crawl under an ant right about now.

And I have a funny feeling that you may have a trusty side kick or 2?????

Seriously - words can not express my gratitude at this moment.

You, Caramel, Zanna and SoberWolf are amazing. I am somewhat ashamed but I didn't drink thanks to you all.

I feel like a completely different person.

I am comfortable that I will be able to calmly distance myself from most of my drinking buddies. I couldn't do that if I didn't get past today.

I'm part of a team of mods and greeters, yeah :)
thanks for the kind words tho :)

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Day 16 is drawing to a close, I'm getting less moody but I've had a headache the last few days.

goodnight everyone!

No "tho" about it!

In my infantile self centered crazy first days you guys rocked!

I mean every post, someone thanked me.

Gentle reminders about public forum.

Quick to remind me about to much info in time to edit.

Outstanding

And the site for this forum is fantastic.

Amazing.