Class of November 2016 Support Thread Part 3
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Anywhere USA
Posts: 2,100
Hello. I would like to join the November class if it is not to late. I am not new to this forum, but having lost all my info, I am starting over anew. I am a closet wino, binge drinker mostly. I was sober for a year, than spiraled back to my old ways, hiding bottles, carrying a never seemingly empty glass, but thinking I pulled it off as "only" having one or two for the evening. My habit started back up slowly, but than progressed into binge drinking multiple bottles over 2-3 days time. I stay sober the 4 days that I work, but those 3 other days, well they were a different story, and those 3 days start tomorrow, so my plan is one minute, one moment at a time, write in my journal and check in here daily. I also plan to stay away from stores as much as possible. I hope you will have me, the support here is phenomanel!
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: USA
Posts: 7,909
Welcome to the November Nobenders, badgerden and RainbowBird! Stick close, post often, ask for help as soon as you need it, help others when you can, and remember you don't have to take that first drink today no matter what lies/rationalizations your addiction is whispering in your ear.
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Washington State
Posts: 39
I actually joined this site in September, made it 45 days and then made the decision to drink. I should have joined the September class and maybe having a place to check in that's smaller than the overall group, might have helped. Soooo, now that this is Day 4, I would like join the November class as well. I have a long drinking career spanning 4 decades, and although my last drinks were not the "worst", I still don't feel great and know that I want something more than this. I was not an every day drinker, but made up for it when I did. I hope to open up more and more as time goes on and look forward to meeting everyone. Today is Thanksgiving with our son and girlfriend, very appropriate. -Pips
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 107
Originally Posted by Pipster 
I actually joined this site in September, made it 45 days and then made the decision to drink. I should have joined the September class and maybe having a place to check in that's smaller than the overall group, might have helped. Soooo, now that this is Day 4, I would like join the November class as well. I have a long drinking career spanning 4 decades, and although my last drinks were not the "worst", I still don't feel great and know that I want something more than this. I was not an every day drinker, but made up for it when I did. I hope to open up more and more as time goes on and look forward to meeting everyone. Today is Thanksgiving with our son and girlfriend, very appropriate. -Pips
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Anywhere USA
Posts: 2,100
Thank you all and congrats on the 45 days Pipster!!
remember you don't have to take that first drink today no matter what lies/rationalizations your addiction is whispering in your ear.
Yes! absolutely true and thank you!
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remember you don't have to take that first drink today no matter what lies/rationalizations your addiction is whispering in your ear.
Yes! absolutely true and thank you!
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Last edited by badgerden; 11-19-2016 at 12:25 PM. Reason: added name
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: US
Posts: 16,911
HUGS to everyone! 
So glad to be here with you all, instead of at the bar where my AV was headed earlier today.....luckily I came home and took a nap instead.
Cheese AND Puppies?!?!? Two of my favorite things! Sign me up!
So glad to be here with you all, instead of at the bar where my AV was headed earlier today.....luckily I came home and took a nap instead.
Cheese AND Puppies?!?!? Two of my favorite things! Sign me up!
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NSW - Australia
Posts: 14,597
This Class certainly is filling up. We are the Class of choice, choosing not to drink, and supporting each other in that choice. Thank you all for being there.
The thinking is nuts hey, Applekat. I mean, why wait? I have done the same many times. The speed of the thought turning to action is frightening. One minute I'm committed to sobriety, next I've got a beer in my hand. My last lapse had me take this thing SERIOUSLY, and intend to do all that it takes to remain sober with nicely relaxed knuckles
There is no other way for me, and the realisation feels good, even if loaded with anxiety and the fear of self acceptance.
Congrats on Day 1 Applekat we are all in this together and slips par for the course for many of us, you are not alone, we learn.
Was wondering where you were CuppaRosie. It's a great feeling when you get though something without recourse to pills. This is the stuff I am trying to build on, laying the foundations and not feeling afraid of who I am as a sober woman.
That's not good about your father-in-law me, hope you got him to a doctor and that it turns out to be nothing too serious.
Now I'm thinking about blackbird, Illuminate, Mish, purpl, Opti, keeppushing, Casey, Phoenix and EVERYONE and my head just turned to putty. Hope I didn't miss anyone.
I have to go finish packing my childhood home as Mum and brother are both in nursing homes now. I'm looking forward to seeing my siblings sober. They have all been so good, with my sister saying to me that she has always wanted me in her life, if not for the alcohol.
I have no time to address individually, but in essence we are the ONE - all working on lasting sobriety. I wish this for all of us.
Sending my love and support to you all. And welcome to ..
Rainbowbird, Pipster and badgerden
The thinking is nuts hey, Applekat. I mean, why wait? I have done the same many times. The speed of the thought turning to action is frightening. One minute I'm committed to sobriety, next I've got a beer in my hand. My last lapse had me take this thing SERIOUSLY, and intend to do all that it takes to remain sober with nicely relaxed knuckles
There is no other way for me, and the realisation feels good, even if loaded with anxiety and the fear of self acceptance.
Congrats on Day 1 Applekat we are all in this together and slips par for the course for many of us, you are not alone, we learn.
Was wondering where you were CuppaRosie. It's a great feeling when you get though something without recourse to pills. This is the stuff I am trying to build on, laying the foundations and not feeling afraid of who I am as a sober woman.
That's not good about your father-in-law me, hope you got him to a doctor and that it turns out to be nothing too serious.
Now I'm thinking about blackbird, Illuminate, Mish, purpl, Opti, keeppushing, Casey, Phoenix and EVERYONE and my head just turned to putty. Hope I didn't miss anyone.
I have to go finish packing my childhood home as Mum and brother are both in nursing homes now. I'm looking forward to seeing my siblings sober. They have all been so good, with my sister saying to me that she has always wanted me in her life, if not for the alcohol.
I have no time to address individually, but in essence we are the ONE - all working on lasting sobriety. I wish this for all of us.
Sending my love and support to you all. And welcome to ..
Rainbowbird, Pipster and badgerden
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 392
Hi all. I'd like to join your group. It's day 6 for me. I've made many attempts this year at staying alcohol free. I started AA this week and have been to 3 meetings. My life is still a mess and will be for some time but AA has given me hope and I feel far less alone then I did a week ago. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you all!
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Perth Western Australia
Posts: 2,671
Originally Posted by Emzeh
Nic you've awoken a beast! Finished Mockingjay, finished the last Resident Evil and now watching Maze Runner
I have seriously been TRYING to watch the greys anatomy series for years!! I get to about season 5 and it's all over!!! Would love to finish the other 5 or 6 seasons that my boys have bought me! Maybe that can be this afternoons misson- - DVD marathon lol!!!
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Perth Western Australia
Posts: 2,671
Well done on 2 weeks Casey- that's amazing!! Keep going :-)
I'm now on day 6 and it's so exciting to wake up early on a Sunday morning without a hangover!!! I actually took a coffee back to bed as the kids are still asleep !! Starting to get a little more energy so will put it to good use and have a spring clean I think- I've fallen behind on some housework ( as I'm usually always drunk within half an hour of getting home from work!! )
Hope everyone has a wonderful and sober Sunday x
I'm now on day 6 and it's so exciting to wake up early on a Sunday morning without a hangover!!! I actually took a coffee back to bed as the kids are still asleep !! Starting to get a little more energy so will put it to good use and have a spring clean I think- I've fallen behind on some housework ( as I'm usually always drunk within half an hour of getting home from work!! )
Hope everyone has a wonderful and sober Sunday x
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 354
Hi guys. Sorry I have not posted in a bit. Been out all day again. Santa parade in town, a little shopping with my girls. Homework this afternoon and now about to sit and read a book with my youngest for a book report. Finish of day five. I will get more up to date with everybody tomorrow. Thinking of you all, my online family. Hugs. Xx
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: AUD
Posts: 359
Well there's good and bad news guys. I broke my sobriety at the Wedding on Friday. The pull of a family wedding on only day 4 was to strong for me.
On the bright side I sayed in control and didn't make a tit of myself. Wasn't even hung over on Saturday.
Also now with it being Sunday i'm back on day 2 already! With no social events on the horizon now so lets do this!
On the bright side I sayed in control and didn't make a tit of myself. Wasn't even hung over on Saturday.
Also now with it being Sunday i'm back on day 2 already! With no social events on the horizon now so lets do this!
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