Class of April 2019 Support Thread
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Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Home means Nevada
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Day 5. Happy Friday everyone! Last night was nice, no cravings, but I had a bag of chips on the counter that my man hasn't eaten yet and I managed to plow thru half the damn bag!! (Im not a very good Keto dieter haha) Slept pretty well. Up and at them today! I have a hair apt today and she usually offers me wine, but Im feeling good at refusing the vile, white, crisp, refreshing, relaxing glass.
My mom is having us over on Sunday for a kids birthday party and I usually have wine with her, but Im the one who normally brings it out so, wont be too hard to just not have any.
Those are my triggers. Im acknowledging them, practicing saying No. (I don't need to explain, just no. ) and going to bed sober.
Hope everyone is well! Chin up! Drink water
My mom is having us over on Sunday for a kids birthday party and I usually have wine with her, but Im the one who normally brings it out so, wont be too hard to just not have any.
Those are my triggers. Im acknowledging them, practicing saying No. (I don't need to explain, just no. ) and going to bed sober.
Hope everyone is well! Chin up! Drink water
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,850
Oh Suze... basketball is done. We are now have our plates completely full with Track, soccer and baseball! Lol. Plus a youth group two of my boys belong to.
So tonight is our more free night, I'm making enchiladas we will probably watch a movie and the older boys need to pack for a "backpacking trip" all outdoors no tents. My oldest son needs to get a 45-50 minute run in, oldest daughter has d&d and will need to be picked up sometime around 7. That will be my trickiest part tonight not buying beer when I am getting her.
Saturday. Oldest son needs to get his run in and is supposed to be with the backpacking group by 9 am. Two middle boys have soccer 2 soccer games each an hour away from home that takes up 10-2 pm. Hubby and I are splitting those games so he can take middle son to the backpacking thing (hubby is staying with to chaperone). Daughter has a party from 5-10 dropping her off. Taking the yongest boy to see Dumbo, what I am looking most forward to all weekend! Then we will go pick up daughter and we are taking another girl home. Once again must not buy booze at this point.
Sunday my boys and hubby will come in tired, stinking and with lots of laundry from camping. Lol. All 3 boys have various baseball practices 1 for the oldest, 2 for each of the littler boys going on from noon until 7:30! Must not buy beer after the last practice! And then we will get ready for another week of school.
Aren't you glad you asked?
I should be ok. I just need to enjoy my time with my family and be grateful to have them. Not get bogged down and cranky with the schedule. Take a few minutes to myself when I can. And make sure I have something healthy to eat and drink at all times.
So tonight is our more free night, I'm making enchiladas we will probably watch a movie and the older boys need to pack for a "backpacking trip" all outdoors no tents. My oldest son needs to get a 45-50 minute run in, oldest daughter has d&d and will need to be picked up sometime around 7. That will be my trickiest part tonight not buying beer when I am getting her.
Saturday. Oldest son needs to get his run in and is supposed to be with the backpacking group by 9 am. Two middle boys have soccer 2 soccer games each an hour away from home that takes up 10-2 pm. Hubby and I are splitting those games so he can take middle son to the backpacking thing (hubby is staying with to chaperone). Daughter has a party from 5-10 dropping her off. Taking the yongest boy to see Dumbo, what I am looking most forward to all weekend! Then we will go pick up daughter and we are taking another girl home. Once again must not buy booze at this point.
Sunday my boys and hubby will come in tired, stinking and with lots of laundry from camping. Lol. All 3 boys have various baseball practices 1 for the oldest, 2 for each of the littler boys going on from noon until 7:30! Must not buy beer after the last practice! And then we will get ready for another week of school.
Aren't you glad you asked?
I should be ok. I just need to enjoy my time with my family and be grateful to have them. Not get bogged down and cranky with the schedule. Take a few minutes to myself when I can. And make sure I have something healthy to eat and drink at all times.
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Join Date: Apr 2019
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Originally Posted by Citrus 
Oh Suze... basketball is done. We are now have our plates completely full with Track, soccer and baseball! Lol. Plus a youth group two of my boys belong to.
So tonight is our more free night, I'm making enchiladas we will probably watch a movie and the older boys need to pack for a "backpacking trip" all outdoors no tents. My oldest son needs to get a 45-50 minute run in, oldest daughter has d&d and will need to be picked up sometime around 7. That will be my trickiest part tonight not buying beer when I am getting her.
Saturday. Oldest son needs to get his run in and is supposed to be with the backpacking group by 9 am. Two middle boys have soccer 2 soccer games each an hour away from home that takes up 10-2 pm. Hubby and I are splitting those games so he can take middle son to the backpacking thing (hubby is staying with to chaperone). Daughter has a party from 5-10 dropping her off. Taking the yongest boy to see Dumbo, what I am looking most forward to all weekend! Then we will go pick up daughter and we are taking another girl home. Once again must not buy booze at this point.
Sunday my boys and hubby will come in tired, stinking and with lots of laundry from camping. Lol. All 3 boys have various baseball practices 1 for the oldest, 2 for each of the littler boys going on from noon until 7:30! Must not buy beer after the last practice! And then we will get ready for another week of school.
Aren't you glad you asked?
I should be ok. I just need to enjoy my time with my family and be grateful to have them. Not get bogged down and cranky with the schedule. Take a few minutes to myself when I can. And make sure I have something healthy to eat and drink at all times.
So tonight is our more free night, I'm making enchiladas we will probably watch a movie and the older boys need to pack for a "backpacking trip" all outdoors no tents. My oldest son needs to get a 45-50 minute run in, oldest daughter has d&d and will need to be picked up sometime around 7. That will be my trickiest part tonight not buying beer when I am getting her.
Saturday. Oldest son needs to get his run in and is supposed to be with the backpacking group by 9 am. Two middle boys have soccer 2 soccer games each an hour away from home that takes up 10-2 pm. Hubby and I are splitting those games so he can take middle son to the backpacking thing (hubby is staying with to chaperone). Daughter has a party from 5-10 dropping her off. Taking the yongest boy to see Dumbo, what I am looking most forward to all weekend! Then we will go pick up daughter and we are taking another girl home. Once again must not buy booze at this point.
Sunday my boys and hubby will come in tired, stinking and with lots of laundry from camping. Lol. All 3 boys have various baseball practices 1 for the oldest, 2 for each of the littler boys going on from noon until 7:30! Must not buy beer after the last practice! And then we will get ready for another week of school.
Aren't you glad you asked?
I should be ok. I just need to enjoy my time with my family and be grateful to have them. Not get bogged down and cranky with the schedule. Take a few minutes to myself when I can. And make sure I have something healthy to eat and drink at all times.
Just curious where everyone is? Seems like a lot of UK/Aus maybe? Im in the US at 3pm and just wish I could be tucked into bed like Strawberry! But I still have 2 hours if work and a 4hr road trip ahead of me today
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I try not to think of our schedule much further out than a few days. Its awesome having active kids, but they do wear me out.
I'm in the US as well. 2:30 ish pm here. Kids home any minute. I too could just go to bed right now.
Safe travels after work!
I'm in the US as well. 2:30 ish pm here. Kids home any minute. I too could just go to bed right now.
Safe travels after work!
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: German Village, Columbus with my love ♥
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I am an Aussie who moved here...America... to marry an SR...yes really. A year and half married, two years living in Columbus Ohio....it is divine here. I live in one of the oldest villages in America.
Same time zone as you dear Peaches.
And oh my gosh Citrus honey.....that is a crazy busy wonderful weekend....buying the beer later would kind of ruin it for you....I know, you would forge ahead and do it all for your kids but you would be miserable and hungover. Not THIS weekend.
Same time zone as you dear Peaches.
And oh my gosh Citrus honey.....that is a crazy busy wonderful weekend....buying the beer later would kind of ruin it for you....I know, you would forge ahead and do it all for your kids but you would be miserable and hungover. Not THIS weekend.
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Originally Posted by Citrus
I try not to think of our schedule much further out than a few days. Its awesome having active kids, but they do wear me out.
I'm in the US as well. 2:30 ish pm here. Kids home any minute. I too could just go to bed right now.
Safe travels after work!
I'm in the US as well. 2:30 ish pm here. Kids home any minute. I too could just go to bed right now.
Safe travels after work!
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Originally Posted by venuscat
I am still not used to being married...I lived by myself for...gulp....25 years. And I am ALWAYS tired....it is like early recovery all over again. And this too shall pass. s
sI know drinking would just ruin it all and make it all feel like a chore. Silly AV likes to sneak in "wouldn't it be relaxing?".... no it would not in the long run!
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Warrington, England
Posts: 65
Im in UK its 10.10pm and I'm going to bed sober :-) my kids have their easter break for two weeks now so I will be focusing on them and keeping them and myself busy. Husbands off work for a week too which will help as I can't be sneaking off to buy drink. I tend to buy it when I am alone. Looking forward to another sober day tomorrow with you all x
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Alabama
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Day 7. Urge pretty relentless today. I find it hard when not drinking to focus on work. Seems all my energy goes into not drinking. It sucks. I do feel good and luckily have a job I can work at my own schedule. So I came home, fixed some food, and now I'm about to read some, relax, and watch baseball. Maybe work out later.
Alabama here.
Alabama here.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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The wiched witch (AV) just showed up in full force. Ugh. Cravings are the worst. I'm sure it's because it is Friday night. She says why not? I know why not. Trying to be strong. I am at the track with my son, I went and grabbed a rootbeer. Hoping my mind settles down soon.
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Things will get better Offthemast - no one would stay sober if it was always like it was the first week
try and be patient - you'll be ok
The first weekends can be hard so don't hesitate to post here, or in the weekender thread
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...il-2019-a.html (Weekender Thread 05 - 08 April 2019)
or start a thread of your own, if you need help
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try and be patient - you'll be ok
The first weekends can be hard so don't hesitate to post here, or in the weekender thread
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...il-2019-a.html (Weekender Thread 05 - 08 April 2019)
or start a thread of your own, if you need help
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Hi everyone in April 2019!
I am from the class of April 2015 and just wanted to share that, yes indeed, you can use this wonderful forum to help stay sober. I remember the dread of starting a Day One and learning to urge surf and develop my sober tool box. Just remember to help support each other daily or hourly as needed. You will make friends for life here.
Living without alcohol is a second chance at living life. I drank seven days a week for 33 years and alcoholically for at least the last seven or eight years.
YOU ALL CAN DO IT!
I am from the class of April 2015 and just wanted to share that, yes indeed, you can use this wonderful forum to help stay sober. I remember the dread of starting a Day One and learning to urge surf and develop my sober tool box. Just remember to help support each other daily or hourly as needed. You will make friends for life here.
Living without alcohol is a second chance at living life. I drank seven days a week for 33 years and alcoholically for at least the last seven or eight years.
YOU ALL CAN DO IT!
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Warrington, England
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Thankyou for the inspiration Stargazer, well done on your sobriety. I hope to achieve the same one day. just woke up feeling a bit negative , but had a cup of coffee put my make up on and I'm ready for day 3. Will check in again tonight.
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Start of day 5. I don't like waking up at 4am on a Saturday. Still got a few hours until sunrise. I have been eagerly anticipating spring after the worst winter of my life. Spring represents re-growth. What better time to get sober??
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