Tough moment right now
 

Waiting for friends to get to a wing place we used to frequent when I drank. Felt fine earlier but something happened before I left work that's a huge trigger and feeling a little shaky. Not physically bit mentally. Sitting outside waiting for them. The old me would go inside and get a beer. Thankful that I signed up for the 24 hour club. Reaffirming my goals by posting while waiting. I can do this and I will get through this. Without alcohol. Complete bad timing for a situation to occur. Glad you're all here with me on spirit.

We ARE here and you're going to do fine :)

Just stay strong one day, one hour, one minute at a time. You can get thru this and come out of it stronger. :hug:

Your posts are often the most insightful and inspiring on this site. I'm sure you are going to get through it, though it may not be all that much fun. Stay strong. See the desire for what it is - just a beast tricking you into thinking drinking is something you can and want to do.

Suft the urge and it will pass, like it always does. And you'll be stronger because of it.

Definitely here with you. Hang on and stay strong, LadyBlue

(((hugs)))

You can do this.

If it gets too much for you then just leave.Don't be toohard on yourself or put yourself in a difficult situation

You rock LadyBlue. You can do it. But I agree, just go home if its too hard right now, you can socialize another day...

Hey LadyBlue, great move coming here to SR when you're feeling shaky. The 24 hour club is also helping to keep sober. Looking forward to seeing you sign in for your next 24 hours.

We'll be waiting to hear how the dinner went for you.

You can do it Lady!

Stay strong LadyBlue x There'll come a time when drinking won't be your first instinct in situations like this, but the only way to get there is by enduring some discomfort for a while. You'll be so grateful when you come out of this the other side sober :) x

I've been out on many a social occasion with my phone and SR in my back pocket. It kept me strong and I know it will you too.

Keep us informed of how it's going.

You can do this...easy peasy xxx

It's a good chance to say a silent prayer for help. BE WELL

Hope all is going well LB :)

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You will do this. Thanks for letting us in to hold your hand in spirit : )

i'm sitting beside you in spirit, lady! stay strong...

I'm glad to be among the community pulling for you! Stay strong! (Sending prayers...)

Wow, you guys bring tears to my eyes. I made it, I did it. I didn't want to back out at the last minute because I knew that they were already on their way. I searched myself and thought about what I could do that would set me straight and that post was it. For some reason to type the words that I would get through it helped. Nuudawn, you have it right, all of you guys were there with me. lessgravity, you are so sweet, thank you for the kind words. All of you, you helped me through this. I thought of you all and this place and it was what I needed.

It was just bad luck that what occurred did just at the time that it did, right before heading to a wings and beer place. Not that any time is good for a trigger.

You all made the difference for me today. That was probably the 2nd worst that it's been so far. When that waiter approached the table to tell us about all the wonderful beer specials I thought about all of you in my mind saying YOU CAN DO THIS. I ordered a seltzer water with a lime wedge, and I enjoyed it.

Even though I made the physical decision not to drink having you all behind me was the difference I needed.

Thank you all so much :tyou:ring

Great job Lady! This place really is amazing!

Yay! Good to hear, good job! Hope you had a good time