John65

Well done JJ, six months is wonderful

Dee74

Congratulations jimmyJlover

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tootsl1

Hi guys, how's all everyone doing?

Willow how long do we have to prepare for the celebrations of your first soberversary??

Purplrks3647

Oh yeah it's Caturday and we're gettin' ready Willow! What's up!?!

Guener

Every day is one to celebrate my cats! I love their company, they are great sober pals, just like everyone here. Got to get outdoors today to enjoy some lovely weather and to give my mind some fresh air.

tootsl1

My Molly gets way more attention now I'm sober, plenty of healthy walks and runs.

jimmyJlover

Leaving on a road trip today and will be around drinking quite a bit. I'll be with my close "brothers" who respect me, yet it will be a challenge. I'm in a much better state comparable to 6 months ago as I now have strength and resilience to stay close with sobriety. Probably be leaning on my tools a little more this week though.

Thanks to all who listen. Hard to post sometimes because I don't want to sound so selfish. Lately I have been reaching out to "newcomers" and it feels strange to share my "experience", as it still seems like yesterday I took my last sip of alcohol. But I remember folks sharing their experience with me and that is what lead me on the path.

Great day to everyone! Let's do this...

Dee74

if you have to go, go with a plan Jjimmy.

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tootsl1

What Dee said JJ. And never feel selfish about posting, we need to put ourselves, and our commitment to our sobriety first at least in this first 12 months. I used to spend a lot of time on the newcomers threads but felt at one point it was putting my own sobriety at risk so I stopped. Do what fits best for you to stay clean.

Guener

I had to be reminded recently that my plan was working for me as it stands, sits, walks, or talks. While I am revisiting my plan a little bit, tweaking here and there, it pretty much remains as it has been, because it has been working for me. I don't want to mess up a good thing. My changes are outside the realm of these forums, as I know that I need to do some more for myself beyond just not drinking. But, I do share on those things from time to time. ;-)

Willow00

Hi everyone I’ve been so busy,no idea how I ever had time to drink. My last drink was Mother’s Day last year (Sun 13th May). Day 1 was Monday 14th May. This weekend is Mother’s Day again. My first without my dear Mumma
I’ve been missing her so much in the lead up to Mother’s Day this year. I won’t be drinking this Mother’s Day, I’m going to have a devonshire tea in honour of Mum ❤️❤️❤️

Guener

I'm glad that you dropped in, Willow, I have been thinking about you lately. I'm glad that you are busy with life but feel your sadness as you have memories of your dear mother to contend with over Mother's Day. Having a tea in remembrance is a fine way to remember her, though, and the proper way as well.

Purplrks3647

Wow Willow....that's so bittersweet....your Mum will still be with you for sure

Major congrats and hugs

Dee74

we'll be here over the weekend Willow

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tootsl1

Yes Willow, you have friends here who have been with you through this extraordinary year and who will both want to support you this weekend and celebrate your amazing achievement on Tuesday.

Willow00

Thanks guys ❤️ Your comments brought tears to my eyes ❤️ I’m struggling with sadness but I don’t intend to drink this weekend. The AV has been telling me lately that I can after a year because I’ ok now and I’ve proven it, but I know that’s a really bad idea. I just think about the early days and how awful they were. And my life seems to be on track despite my sadness. Grief is a strange thing. Mum and I were very close. I know parents die, but I lost my best friend the day she left this earth. I miss her so much, and I know all the firsts are going to be especially hard. My family are spending Sunday together, in memory of Mum ❤️ I won’t be drinking. I’m going to enjoy a cup of English breakfast tea with scones, jam and cream instead, for Mum, who loved them so much

Thanks for being here ❤️

Purplrks3647

(((Willow)))

jimmyJlover

Willow you have my support. Great to see 1 year, an inspiration to folks like myself. As for the AV, I do the whole "play the tape forward" sorta thing to remind myself where I will be in reality if I were to drink.

Grief is indeed strange. Sorry you are struggling right now. Stay strong.

Willow00

Thanks Purps and JJ. Yes playing the tape forward is a really good tool, I use it a lot. And icecream when the AV tries to interfere with the running of the tape forward

Purplrks3647

Chocolate milk is also good to have on hand