Class of June 2017 Support Thread Part One
Mary2
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Scotland
Posts: 215
Day 7 has come to an end. I already feel like my kids have benefitted from just the week... I mean I was there before but not really.... I'm genuinely interested in their days now and can't wait till they are in from school... and the wee baby is powering through the milestones lol cos I'm constantly interacting with him not willing him to sleep.
He's at his dads tomorrow for the first time. I'm sad about it as he's only small but I need to be fair... my other kids will be here and I've no interest in drinking. Will be fresh as a daisy on Sunday for all the cuddles!
Hope everyone else is fab xxxxxxxxx
He's at his dads tomorrow for the first time. I'm sad about it as he's only small but I need to be fair... my other kids will be here and I've no interest in drinking. Will be fresh as a daisy on Sunday for all the cuddles!
Hope everyone else is fab xxxxxxxxx
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 285
I am a little stunned by the amount of cravings for alcohol I have had tonight. The ridiculous arguments in my head saying it's ok to drink on the weekends. When the strength of these cravings alone is proof that I have a serious problem. I just keep reminding myself that when I woke up this morning I decided that I wouldn't drink today. If I want to drink, I have to decide that tomorrow morning.
It's funny because it's the exact opposite of the deal I have with myself for exercise. I always decide the night before if I will get up early to work out/run. I have to wake at 5 to do so, so if I decided in the morning I would always say no.
It's funny because it's the exact opposite of the deal I have with myself for exercise. I always decide the night before if I will get up early to work out/run. I have to wake at 5 to do so, so if I decided in the morning I would always say no.
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 120
Apple, I can totally relate. Something about the weekends gets me too. I'm sitting here watching tv, reading a book on my kindle, just made something small to eat and ignoring the craving I'm feeling. It's Friday night, I usually would always drink. I argue with myself too, one minute I'm fine and good about not drinking, then 10 minutes later I'm again thinking, just something small. But it never is!
I'm so glad you posted your struggle too. Just typing my response helps me again realize what I need to NOT do tonight. Thank you, and it just shows how much our posting here helps each other as well.
I'm so glad you posted your struggle too. Just typing my response helps me again realize what I need to NOT do tonight. Thank you, and it just shows how much our posting here helps each other as well.
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 65
Day 06
It's day 06 for me. last night I had a party. Many of my alcohol buddies were there. I managed to stay without drinking a single sip and without smoking a single puff. I myself feel so proud of me. And also, I felt how easy for me to go to others tables and chit chat with them when I am sober. No alcohol or tobacco smell!
Best Feeling ever
Best Feeling ever
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 11
STHATHEMMAD, good job on handling the party. I seriously doubt I would be able to NOT give in.
It's a beginning of day 3 for me, very little to no sleep for 2 nights. Maybe I'll try some exercise to exhaust me to finally sleep a few hours today.
It's a beginning of day 3 for me, very little to no sleep for 2 nights. Maybe I'll try some exercise to exhaust me to finally sleep a few hours today.
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 120
wow STHATHEMMAD awesome!! Good for you! Keep that feeling in mind and remember how awesome sobriety feels! I love your post and it makes me feel inspired again to keep going. 
Welcome Context, go for it, we're all here with you, stick around and keep posting!
Adrian hope you get some sleep tonight! I've been using ear plugs and a sleeping mask..after the initial few days it got a lot better. Hang in there!
Welcome Context, go for it, we're all here with you, stick around and keep posting!
Adrian hope you get some sleep tonight! I've been using ear plugs and a sleeping mask..after the initial few days it got a lot better. Hang in there!
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,385
I'm glad things went ok STHATHEMMAD = congrats 
Do be careful tho....manys the time I negotiated one party sober and thought I was 'cured'...
I think we have to make changes if we want to stay sober...stay vigilant.
welcome CONTEXT
Do be careful tho....manys the time I negotiated one party sober and thought I was 'cured'...
I think we have to make changes if we want to stay sober...stay vigilant.
welcome CONTEXT
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 481
Originally Posted by sobergirl33 
Eshgham, the salary in Korea is decent, I will be paid 2.2 million won per month which is about $2000 USD. But they also pay for my apartment and flight and the cost of living is low, so I'm hoping to save a good bit of money over there. Even more when I stay sober hehe
Hope everyone has a great evening!
Originally Posted by Erratic
day 1 and i got my book so im working this 100% this time x
good going to everyone so far.
good going to everyone so far.
A little bumpy with the odd pang of regret & loneliness today for me, but overall all is good here. Day 5.
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 2,278
Everyone is doing so well, proud of you all..
I just successfully said no to an offer of wine at my aunties where I never say no there.. cravings were pretty bad but I think a bit of it was due to habit too..but I have pretty much made it through sat night sober.. have a substitute drink - salted lychee flavoured soda, delicious..I would never ever drink soda but I figured the lesser of 2 evils is best..
Keep sober my friends..we can and are doing this...
I just successfully said no to an offer of wine at my aunties where I never say no there.. cravings were pretty bad but I think a bit of it was due to habit too..but I have pretty much made it through sat night sober.. have a substitute drink - salted lychee flavoured soda, delicious..I would never ever drink soda but I figured the lesser of 2 evils is best..
Keep sober my friends..we can and are doing this...
Say cheese!
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 3,379
Thanks dee and esh x
Im going to my hubby gig this evening and i am going to keep positive that i won't drink there. I am actually looking forward to seeing him with out me drinking the night away and embarrassing myself.
have a great day all x
Im going to my hubby gig this evening and i am going to keep positive that i won't drink there. I am actually looking forward to seeing him with out me drinking the night away and embarrassing myself.
have a great day all x
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Ny
Posts: 739
Hi everyone,
Glad to see so many positive posts!!
Welcome to all of the new junebugs!!!
I am still having tons of cravings and struggling to stick with this but I am!
Cutengayguy..congrats on. 2 weeks. That's awesom!!!!
I was at a bug retirement party last night for work. About 200 people..it was very nice and I was so grateful to be sober. It's crazy to watch how people drink and behave at these events...especially work related. Ironically I was really drunk at this same venue about 13 years ago with many of the same people. Last night was a pleasure. I'm very tired this morning but not hungover!��
Great sober wishes for Saturday xo
Glad to see so many positive posts!!
Welcome to all of the new junebugs!!!
I am still having tons of cravings and struggling to stick with this but I am!
Cutengayguy..congrats on. 2 weeks. That's awesom!!!!
I was at a bug retirement party last night for work. About 200 people..it was very nice and I was so grateful to be sober. It's crazy to watch how people drink and behave at these events...especially work related. Ironically I was really drunk at this same venue about 13 years ago with many of the same people. Last night was a pleasure. I'm very tired this morning but not hungover!��
Great sober wishes for Saturday xo
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