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Just saw i've been a member for over a year and never posted.... I've been off and on this site for over a year. I just noticed that in my profile. So I ask myself why did I start reading on this site....the need to make a change. I guess the need was there in the back of my mind but wanting to, REALLY wanting to had to catch up. This is day 4 sober for me and I can't remember that long of a stretch with no alcohol in, at least, the past 5 years. I actually feel pretty good, if only people would stop asking me to go out for drinks.... |
Welcome, finally! :) Just tell them "no thanks". Maybe offer an alternative that doesn't involve alcohol. |
Welcome to posting TheZenLife :) D |
I almost posted a few times but didn't have the confidence to know I wouldn't be here today and gone tomorrow. Now it's official. Thanks for the reply. |
Welcome to the posting side, good on you Thinking of putting you on ignore until tomorrow :) |
Welcome TZL! I am glad you posted! |
Originally Posted by TheZenLife
(Post 4811200)
I've been off and on this site for over a year. I just noticed that in my profile. So I ask myself why did I start reading on this site....the need to make a change. I guess the need was there in the back of my mind but wanting to, REALLY wanting to had to catch up. This is day 4 sober for me and I can't remember that long of a stretch with no alcohol in, at least, the past 5 years. I actually feel pretty good, if only people would stop asking me to go out for drinks.... |
Welcome to the posting world TZL. Glad you are here and congrats on 4 days! |
Why is it so difficult to admit the truth? I have many supportive friends, too supportive in the fact that they never said a word about my problem. Except for my sister's occasional, "what is your problem?". We could go out and I'd drink double what they had and go home and drink more. I have known for some time that I needed to quit but didn't want to admit it to myself. I just couldn't understand how things got so out of hand and I lost control. Kept thinking I'm going to be able to have one or two again....that is just not the case. This realization only took me 5 years...what can I say, I'm a slow learner. Thanks for all the welcome posts and the challenge that I'll be back tomorrow. |
Originally Posted by TheZenLife
(Post 4811384)
I have many supportive friends, too supportive in the fact that they never said a word about my problem. Except for my sister's occasional, "what is your problem?". We could go out and I'd drink double what they had and go home and drink more. I have known for some time that I needed to quit but didn't want to admit it to myself. I just couldn't understand how things got so out of hand and I lost control. Kept thinking I'm going to be able to have one or two again....that is just not the case. This realization only took me 5 years...what can I say, I'm a slow learner. Thanks for all the welcome posts and the challenge that I'll be back tomorrow. |
Welcome Zen, I love everything Zen...I wish my house could be Zen and my garden could be Zen but I have kids and they kind of ruin my whole Zen dream...maybe someday Anyhow, congrats on Day 4! |
Glad to see you finally "de-cloaked", TheZenLife! Good to have you with us. |
Originally Posted by TheZenLife
(Post 4811200)
I actually feel pretty good, if only people would stop asking me to go out for drinks.... |
Welcome Zen.. I felt the same regarding posting but as soon as you make that first step I find it's such a huge relief!! I've just had a relapse & was scared to admit it but as soon as I did and saw the replies makes me realise I'm not alone in this journey & sure that it will make me stronger. |
Welcome to the posting side of things!! :wave: |
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