6 pack
 

Husband just left to the driving range. I have one hour free to myself! WooHOO.

Normally, I would race out to Walgreen's to buy a six pack to stash in my favorite hiding spot, and perhaps get in one, maybe two cans; before his return.
I seriously thought this would not be a bad idea, for about 5 seconds.

While waiting for him to pack up his gear to leave the house, I had enough time to actually think,
"Then I will be miserable for the rest of the night because I can't drink the other four, PLUS I won't sleep half the night; knowing I COULD drink another while he was sleeping (If I was really quiet) and I will wake up in the morning planning my day on how I could buy more, or maybe 1 small mickey of vodka- and off I will be running with the circus again."

So instead, I sit down with my friends at SR. I grabbed an ice cold water.
I am ok. Still sober.
:truce

Great Stuff Normi :)

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I think your latter plan is a winner!

Feels better this plan eh? Goodonya :)

I used to play that game too - running out and buying something when a quick opportunity arouse. Interestingly I became a bit of an adrenaline junkie over time and would actually get caught up in the game of not being caught. :a213: I don't miss those days.

Me too Anna, and looking back it seems ridiculous.....thought I was pretty slick sometimes. I finally wised up like Stormi here thank goodness.

I relate 100% to everything you said here, used to do exactly the same
So glad you thought better of it!!

Oh Anna, you could not be more right. We live on a long street. I would watch which direction he drove, and at the exact time he turned the corner, I was backing out of the driveway. He must have figured that out as he got into the habit of "forgetting" something. In the end, I waited ten minutes...just in case. Here I am an hour later, booze free and sober. Imagine that- thinking it through really does work. :)

What we used to put ourselves through - it was so ridiculous. :( Happy you didn't cave Stormi - you're doing a great job.

Congrats on your victory Stormi! You will feel so good in the morning!

You did good.

Way to go Stormi

Good job working through it.

Exellent Stormi

YOU are now in control rather than being being controlled by your drinking habits. That's one thing I like about being sober!

Great job, Stormi!