Christmas Day sober check in
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 6,608
Yup! Still here and still sober thank God! Yeah us is right Hevyn. I have one resentment and that is that I can't hit that "thank you" button for this great post Gypsy and for all the wonderful responses.
Written thanks to everyone going out now.
Written thanks to everyone going out now.
Sober Date 12/21/09
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 29
I can't believe how well I did! Many of you warned me about attending the Christmas Home poker game that I was committed to because drinking and playing poker is a terrible combo for me. But I didn't even want to drink! I am so happy to be home and safe and might even go on a long hike tomorrow. But it starts at 9:00a. yikes, better go to bed! I really owe so much of this to SR and all you great crazy people! kisses!
Yay day 5!
Yay day 5!
LKKPA
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 23
So encouraging to read about everyone's sucess!! I too made it, despite spending time with my family that does not get along. 43 days and first Christmas in 10 years that Jose Curevo didn't join me!! This was a huge milestone and can't wait for future ones! Merry Christmas everyone!!
Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Victoria, Australia
Posts: 39
I think this was the best xmas i've ever had. First one without a drink in hand for about 20 years and truly grateful. What a blessing to be surrounded by my wonderful loving families and friends.
Congratulations to everyone, peace and blessings
Congratulations to everyone, peace and blessings
Resident
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Posts: 4,150
My first Christmas without drinking in at least 30 years.
There were 10 of us for dinner and I was the only one that didn't have at least one drink .
I wasn't jealous of anyone, at least not too much
Congrats to all on your progress.
There were 10 of us for dinner and I was the only one that didn't have at least one drink .
I wasn't jealous of anyone, at least not too much
Congrats to all on your progress.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Bowling Green KY
Posts: 275
i made it through christmas fine. fortunately for me, the family i visited does not drink. it makes it easier when there is no temptation. i'm very thankful for this site that helps me daily....now to the tune of 109 days. it does get easier.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,433
Second sober Xmas in a row Unlike last year, being sober felt natural this time around.
I'm not actually a Christmas person, but everyone around me seems to be, so it was very nice to make a conscious decision to participate this year, instead of feeling pressured into doing so - this means a lot to me, as it shows some progress regarding my codie issues (boundaries etc).
I did feel some trepidation on Monday, when I attended a ritual to observe my own spiritual beliefs - I knew that the ritual involved having a sip of wine. I was reminded of a recent discussion here in SR about wine during Mass.
I haven't figured out what to do on New Year's Eve... most of my friends will get absolutely wasted. I'm committed to sobriety of course, so it would be nice to ring in the new decade with something that feels meaningful to me.
Unlike last year, being sober felt natural this time around.I'm not actually a Christmas person, but everyone around me seems to be, so it was very nice to make a conscious decision to participate this year, instead of feeling pressured into doing so - this means a lot to me, as it shows some progress regarding my codie issues (boundaries etc).
I did feel some trepidation on Monday, when I attended a ritual to observe my own spiritual beliefs - I knew that the ritual involved having a sip of wine. I was reminded of a recent discussion here in SR about wine during Mass.
I haven't figured out what to do on New Year's Eve... most of my friends will get absolutely wasted. I'm committed to sobriety of course, so it would be nice to ring in the new decade with something that feels meaningful to me.
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