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I did not go to the liquor store last night (via cab at that) as I have in the past when my husband went out of town 'because I could get away with it". I did not even think about it.
I did get kind of scared when it got late, but I turned on the alarm, locked the bedroom door and prayed and then went to sleep.
I feel great this morning and I am going to the movies and to eat this afternoon
I did get kind of scared when it got late, but I turned on the alarm, locked the bedroom door and prayed and then went to sleep.
I feel great this morning and I am going to the movies and to eat this afternoon
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Good for you Elisabeth. "Getting away with it" is a danger zone for me too. If nobody knows, the kids aren't around, then who will it hurt? But we only hurt ourselves.
Isn't it great waking up feeling great, knowing that you are making the right decisions for yourself and you can think clearly and feel optimistic about the day rather than ashamed, disappointed, and tired? It makes it all worth it...
Isn't it great waking up feeling great, knowing that you are making the right decisions for yourself and you can think clearly and feel optimistic about the day rather than ashamed, disappointed, and tired? It makes it all worth it...
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Good for you, to continue with little life things like the movies and eating out. I used to do the "get away with it" now I live alone and do I can always get away with it so I need to be my own responsibility.
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Florida
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Thank you for posting today...today is day 30 for me and it could be a "get away with it" day. But coming on here and reading your post made me decide today will be like the last 30 days....sober!
Congrats on staying sober
roosta
Congrats on staying sober
roosta
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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In the realm of life we do not get AWAY WITH ANYTHING even though our families, friends will be hurt but ultimatly we pay the price! I hope you had a good time at the movies sober wow what a concept huh! It is beaatiful when we don't have to lie or remember our lies. Thank God for the program! God Bless you on your journey!
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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I've found turning off the phone...taeking a bubble bath with my favorite
music flowing in quite relaxing....
Then too the Serenity Prayer keeps me emotionally balanced.
Mega
music flowing in quite relaxing....
Then too the Serenity Prayer keeps me emotionally balanced.
Mega
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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No drama zone would be nice. Last week I strangely found myself in the very wierd position of being the voice of reason. The calm in the middle of the storm 
Never in a million years would I have ever thought that would happen.
Keep hangin in there
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It seems these days for me, every time I think I'm going to get "away with it..." I end up in jail. Trust me, I'm not someone you'd expect to be behind bars. For some reason, I think the Universe is sick of letting me get away with it.
I'm so happy for you that you decided against the drink. It had to be a great feeling for you getting up this morning! Keep it going girl!
I'm so happy for you that you decided against the drink. It had to be a great feeling for you getting up this morning! Keep it going girl!
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