Tenzin

Fear can be a powerful motivator, but only in the very short term. Stay strong Suze.

(((HUGS)))

suze

ok, I can do this, waht is more uncomfortable, a hang over or this, right? 20 minutes until the store closes

suze

Tenzin
You too, I am glad to know that we are in this together and it helps t know that ther is someone else doing the white knuckle thing right now

2dayzmuse

And counting down. It's now only 19 minutes. Read threads and post away. Yes...it does get better. Getting the first few days behind you is the first challenge though.

suze

Talia: you are right, now only 10 minutes, I can do this

usatoday

You can do it, Suze. Maybe you have something inspirational to read tonight or television to distract you. I didn't get good sleep the first few nights. Just take it a moment at a time.

suze

I plan to try reading, and now, with 5 minutes left, I know I can not make it to the store, so I have no chice but to spend this night sober

Anna

Way to go Suze!

You made it, with a little help from your friends.

Love, Anna

usatoday

And the band played wildly :band

usatoday

You did fantastic Suze! Be proud.

Dan

As hard as it might be Suze, your decision has the potential for great rewards for you and your child.
Congratulations. Be gentle on yourself. You've taken the first step.

suze

To all of you thanks-- I can't say that it is now smooth sailing (its not) but at least there is no alcohol here so I CAN"T drink, no matter how much my brain is screaming in protest

Tenzin

DJ Suze is breakin' it down some. You go girl!!

Jackie36

Hey Suze, welcome and congratulations on deciding to quit!

I am 37, single mom of a 12 year old girl. I know all to well what you are worry about, and I will tell you what. No matter how hard it was, quitting drinking was the best thing I have done for myself in my entire life. I started at 14 years old, and am 19 months sober. At the end, I was an all day drinker, trying to escape life itself. I would get up, and throw some down, and throw it up, and keep doing until I could keep it down.

The end was hell. Quitting, even with the support thru this site, is a very freeing thing, it was the biggest weight off my shoulder just to know I was not a bad person, that I just had to re-learn how to live.

I was reading your thread at work, I didn't have time to post until now, I am only online for a few more minutes. I live in the twin cities, work in Mpls! So if you want to chat at all, send me a pm, but I won't be able to get back to you until tomorrow.

Proud of you for being on here until "closing time" that in itself is a huge accomplishment

Peace
Jackie

suze

Jackie, Tenzin, Ann, Dan, you all have been great-- I am going to try reading and sleeping-- resisting that urge to go to the store was exhausting, I can't even remember the last Monday in my life that did not include a trip to the liquor store to stock up on what I had depeleted over the weekend. I can say that today I did not drink and tonight I won't (can't) either. Tomorrow, I know I will be back Thank you all

Dan

Have a good night.
The place is open here 24/7.

In memory of miracle

(((((( suze )))))) Way to go ! I am pullin for you ! If you do this you will never haveto go thru your first day again ... prayers ^ Trish

kckman

Suze and Tenzin, I have just read your thread. It has been a hard day for both of you. You have both made it through this day. It is a struggle. We all know it so well. You have both shown you have the strength to get through 1 day. 1 day is a good beginnging. I am so glad that you have both made it through this day. Believe it or not your struggle has empowered me. That fact that you fought so hard and you have won this day. I know for sure that you have what it takes to get one day. One day at a time that is all we have. It is a daily battle I am right in there with both of you. We are in a fight for freedom. The chains of addiction can be broken. A day a time.

usatoday

Kckman,
I'm so proud of you. You've come a long way too.

Tenzin

I'm proud of you Suze, may you have a deep restfull sleep tonight. Thank you everyone for your kind words and encouragement.