Made it through today..
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Made it through today..
..day 8 and we had some friends over for a bbq. Everyone was drinking and aware I wasn't. No-one tried to suggest I should, or made me feel uncomfortable. I felt uncomfortable for a while as it is a completely new experience - 'wobbled' once but went into the kitchen for a cry on my husband; came out again and just got stuck into the juices!!
very proud of myself.
I think I can maybe do this!!
sas xx
very proud of myself.
I think I can maybe do this!!
sas xx
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Fort Wayne IN
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It is great that you had a great day. Glad you made it. Be carefull on putting yourself in those situations with alcohol.
In AA it is said that if you go to the barbershop often enough eventually you will get a haircut.
In AA it is said that if you go to the barbershop often enough eventually you will get a haircut.
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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Fantastic post!!! Isn't it wonderful when you not only face a hurdle but SURPASS all expectations and excel?! You did wonderfully! And heck, if we can't lean on people and cry once in awhile, what the heck good are people?! lol
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I'm so lucky to not have a lot of people in my life that drink anymore. This post reminded me to be grateful for that and I Love the saying, if you go to the barber enough times, you'll get a haircut. That's a riot and very true.
Sadmummy - What a wonderful victory. Treasur these "I can do this" moments. Keep it close to your heart and call on it when you need it again. Be very proud of yourself!!
Sadmummy - What a wonderful victory. Treasur these "I can do this" moments. Keep it close to your heart and call on it when you need it again. Be very proud of yourself!!
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Great job enduring that social environment. I went to a wedding last night. I didn't come close to caving but I had two moments that I could think of where I thought I wanted some wine or whatever(open bar all night, alcoholics dream). I stuck with my kids and thought about having a hangover tomorrow for Monday morning work and said, "Not a chance!" I patted myself on the back driving on the way home sober, clear headed, feeling good, excited about going to bed knowing that I would wake up refreshed which I am right now! I'm PUMPED BABY!
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Great job ;-) I'm new to this going out & not drinking thing myself. I'm sure you can always have some ginger ale or orange juice without the toxic mix. I'm going to be in a similar situation tomorrow & hope to have a similar success story to tell.
Keep up the success stories, we love hearing them.
Keep up the success stories, we love hearing them.
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