Class of November 2011
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1
Just signed up and was lucky enough to see this first post. Struggling for sure this month. Just pissed away a year of sobriety. Going back to a detox unit and start again. The fear of seizures is my biggest nightmare. With my history, its almost certain.
Appreciate there is a forum like this.
Thanks....Vet
Appreciate there is a forum like this.
Thanks....Vet
Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 437
Day 11
Feeling so at peace. Am not going to have that battle today over a run to the liquor store. Just not going to go there. Yesterday I finally confronted the two men in my life that cause me most of my grief. My ex husband, who likes to correspond via email and texting. He says mean and nasty things to me, calling me names, reminding me that I am a drunk, telling me he is taking me to court. ETC. So I told him, I have blocked your email and your wifes email adress, and will not recieve text messages either. Told him if he wants to talk he needs to pick up the phone. Very empowering. As a matter of fact, he has been dictating things to me ever since our divorce 6 years ago. The tables have finally turned. Feels good. I can't count how many resentments stemmed from his emails, which led to drinking. NO MORE! I am cutting away everything in my life that ever led to a resentment. Including my live in b/f. I am not breaking up with him, but told him, yesterday, I am not going to play the role of wife and step mom any longer without a ring on my finger. Very empowering, feels good. Told him I would rather be sober without him than live with him and my resentment.
well it's FREEZING, the high temp will be 11 degrees today. BRRRR. Why do I live here?
Hope you are all sober and warm.
Welcome to our newest members, glad you are on board!!!
well it's FREEZING, the high temp will be 11 degrees today. BRRRR. Why do I live here?
Hope you are all sober and warm.
Welcome to our newest members, glad you are on board!!!
ANewBeginning
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 1,822
Hi All.... I better start checking this in the evenings also.... by the time I read what's going on, I don't have time to say much since I'm at work 
But day 5 and doing good.
Really impressed by everyone here and glad to be a part of the group. Great job everyone!
But day 5 and doing good.
Really impressed by everyone here and glad to be a part of the group. Great job everyone!
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: michigan
Posts: 3
Glad to have another Michigan man aboard, too. I avoided deer camp this year, it is usually a lot of drinking, cards, and very little hunting, so I thought it was best to skip this year. If they are truly your friends they will accept the new you, if not then you are probably better off without them. Good luck hunting and with the dry celebration if you get the big one.
Tea Drinker
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 174
Wow so many new classmates, it's getting hard to keep up! Welcome to you all 
And hello on Day 3 to everyone. I can't tell you how much it's helping to read all your posts, it's really giving me strength and extra motivation. I like hearing about what you're all getting up to with your sober time, and just knowing I'm not alone helps enormously. I had no idea how much support was here - thank you all.
My day has been mixed - had to drag myself out of bed to go to work as feeling unwell, stomach pains, running back and forward to the bathroom, nausea, aches and pains. But it helps to keep busy as a distraction and think sticking with my normal working day is a good thing - have learned today and yesterday that no matter how stressed I get, it does pass if I let it just take it's course instead of 'medicating' what are, after all, normal feelings. I can deal with things better with a clear head - who knew? Hope you're all well and sober tonight
And hello on Day 3 to everyone. I can't tell you how much it's helping to read all your posts, it's really giving me strength and extra motivation. I like hearing about what you're all getting up to with your sober time, and just knowing I'm not alone helps enormously. I had no idea how much support was here - thank you all.My day has been mixed - had to drag myself out of bed to go to work as feeling unwell, stomach pains, running back and forward to the bathroom, nausea, aches and pains. But it helps to keep busy as a distraction and think sticking with my normal working day is a good thing - have learned today and yesterday that no matter how stressed I get, it does pass if I let it just take it's course instead of 'medicating' what are, after all, normal feelings. I can deal with things better with a clear head - who knew? Hope you're all well and sober tonight
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 110
Originally Posted by alaskasunshine 
Feeling so at peace. Am not going to have that battle today over a run to the liquor store. Just not going to go there. Yesterday I finally confronted the two men in my life that cause me most of my grief. My ex husband, who likes to correspond via email and texting. He says mean and nasty things to me, calling me names, reminding me that I am a drunk, telling me he is taking me to court. ETC. So I told him, I have blocked your email and your wifes email adress, and will not recieve text messages either. Told him if he wants to talk he needs to pick up the phone. Very empowering. As a matter of fact, he has been dictating things to me ever since our divorce 6 years ago. The tables have finally turned. Feels good. I can't count how many resentments stemmed from his emails, which led to drinking. NO MORE! I am cutting away everything in my life that ever led to a resentment. Including my live in b/f. I am not breaking up with him, but told him, yesterday, I am not going to play the role of wife and step mom any longer without a ring on my finger. Very empowering, feels good. Told him I would rather be sober without him than live with him and my resentment.
well it's FREEZING, the high temp will be 11 degrees today. BRRRR. Why do I live here?
Hope you are all sober and warm.
Welcome to our newest members, glad you are on board!!!
well it's FREEZING, the high temp will be 11 degrees today. BRRRR. Why do I live here?
Hope you are all sober and warm.
Welcome to our newest members, glad you are on board!!!
I see you live in Anchorage, Alaska, on of my fav songs ever is Michelle Shocked, Anchorage, do you know it? It always makes me feel a little sad tho its a great song.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Dudley,Uk
Posts: 1,704
Ok guys and gals,im gonna jump in here...I was in the class of august,september and october but fell off the waggon mid october and since then i have been back to my 15 pints of beer a day way of life.....This last week i have been cutting down and tommorow is gonna be my day 1 again.....Really gotta go for it this time as my wife and me are expecting our 3rd baby in 8 weeks time....Hope i will be welcome in this group and will update you all every day as from tommorow...
Tea Drinker
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 174
Originally Posted by lovinit41
struggling here big time folks, dont know why. Bought four cans when out shopping , they are in my car, dont know whether to throw them down the sink or my neck.......x
Ps Can I ask you a personal question? What are your top 3 reasons for wanting to be sober?
Tea Drinker
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 174
Originally Posted by lovinit41
health, good example to my kids, especially my daughters and weight! Thanks Meg, they are going down the sink now.
I will be back when thats done. Thank you for reminding me xxx
I will be back when thats done. Thank you for reminding me xxx
Fantastic, well done! See - you had the answer to your own question all along. You have it in you to do this. Proud of you, Meg x
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 84
Originally Posted by lovinit41
struggling here big time folks, dont know why. Bought four cans when out shopping , they are in my car, dont know whether to throw them down the sink or my neck.......x
Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 110
drink gone down the sink......thanks Meg. Going to have to be more careful with myself and not listen to the 'drink dialogue' in my head! Honestly, it comes out of nowhere, was feeling fine all day! Partners annoying me a bit but sure thats normal..lol! Putting the kids to bed, will be on later. Thanks again xxx
Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 437
Wow Lovinit...how did you DO it...just poured it out? Good girl!
So that song, Anchorage, I had to go listen to it as its been years. In the song she says she is " Anchored down in Anchorage" ...okay, thats me, I'm anchored. Damn it.
So that song, Anchorage, I had to go listen to it as its been years. In the song she says she is " Anchored down in Anchorage" ...okay, thats me, I'm anchored. Damn it.
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