EternalQ

I once used pressure from others to assume excessive responsibility as an excuse to drink.
Today instead I will make sure I am taking care of myself first,
so that later if I hit a wall I won't use drinking to deal with it.

DeltaBravo

I drank myself into so many benders due to a sense of false entitlement and escaping from my responsibilities...

Today I'm meditating on peace and being free of arrogance and spite.

lorelei

I once used my problems as an excuse to drink, Today instead, I will face them head on and deal with things with a clear, sober mind.

13unluckyforsom

I once used everything as an excuse. I didn't even need an excuse other than I was doing it and that was that.

misspond

I once used being alone as an excuse to drink. Today instead, I will use the time tonight to make the most of some quiet time when the kids are away and be at peace.

EternalQ

I once used avoidance as an excuse to drink.
Today instead I will face something that I would rather avoid.

EternalQ

I once used fear in relationships as an excuse to drink.
Today instead I will accept the fear and I will feel it.

Renarde

I used fatigue as an excuse to drink - tonight I am going to bed early instead.

Inca

I once used work stress and the inability to control as an excuse to drink. Now I will let things go that I can not control and exercise instead of drinking.

samantha4343

Love that, I have used every excuse to drink I've used I'm tired,I'm not tired,I'm hungry,not hungry,I have used the I deserve it many many times.

JustMeg

What a great thread...so many useful ideas here! I often used others rudeness/incompetence/bad attitude and my ensuing anger/upset as an excuse to use. Yesterday I baked instead...kneaded away the tension, shifted my focus to something more pleasant and the cakes were a nice treat for my daughter. Baking is the new rock and roll

Ethos23

I once used ANY REASON TO DRINK (HAPPY, SAD, DROWN MY SORROWS, REWARD MY ACCOMPLISHMENTS), now I will love myself for who I am and anticipate life's ups and downs.

Muunray

I once used "I deserve it" as an excuse to drink. Today I now say "I deserve it" not to drink!

EternalQ

I once used work frustration as an excuse to drink. Today instead I will talk myself down and reward myself by NOT drinking!

YoungAndClean

I once used money and being stable as an excuse to drink.

Now I use money and being stable as a motivation not to drink.

Pedro1234

I once used any waking hour as an excuse to drink. Today instead I will think about how much i was missing whilst being drunk all of the time.

SeaScape

I once used family problems as an excuse to drink. Today day instead I have BOUNDARIES!!!!

Lily123

I once used boredom as an excuse to drink. I managed to convince myself that everything was more exciting when I drank. Today instead I spend time with my friends and family and enjoy their company (with a clear mind).

tornrealization

One of my excuses is I might get hit by a truck tomorrow so it won't matter that I drink tonight.

I think that one popped in my head when all my other excuses started to make me cringe. I could avoid the guilt about what I was about to drink because tomorrow may not happen.

Now I instead I start simply with Today I will not drink.

matt4x4

I used to drink because I was awake and breathing. I needed no excuse to go out and get drunk. This AA thing screwed up my drinking. I can remember sitting at the bar, pounding on the bar preaching the AA message. I remember going to AA meetings hammered out of my mind, spouting off the steps. I make no excuses anymore, I do not regret the past, its gotten me to where I am today. Today I see the truth of the matter when it comes to the drink. I do not sugar coat it. I do not blow bubbles around. I do not whistle in the dark. I know the facts today about drinking, and what it does to me and everyone around me. Everyone. The cab driver whom I puked in his car. The automobiles I crashed, the property damage Ive done. The carnage I left on the roads. I am reminded of the story of the tornadoe that comes ripping through the county and destroys everything in its path, levels every building. We all come out of the under ground shelter and look around and see the destruction and mayhem, but we fool ourselves and say "Its not that bad"