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Wow, the last time I signed on was 8/2/13. I have been feeling like crap, drinking daily (still), and have put on around 45 lbs. Yesterday after my doctor visit, I have decided to change my life. Friday was a hell of a day to decide to quit, but I did it. I got a more restful sleep, I feel better this morning- I just never realized that I actually AM a little hungover until I woke up after a night of not drinking today. So that was Day #1, here goes Day #2!
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Thanks guys! Yea...I had a lot of reasons/excuses as to why I didn't need to quit. My mom finally got sober, and that made me feel like a total hypocrit. Now I see my health deteriorating and I don't like it. I also have a 3 y/o who's old enough to notice things and this isn't the example I want to set for her. I am really tired today though. Could be boredom too. Either way, this is something I'm determined to do before I wake up one day and realize I've ended up just like my mother!
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Hi Sameasrrmama! Wow! I have a 26 year old daughter (26 tom), a 4 year old beautiful granddaughter (Olivia), and I'm a drunk g'ma trying to get it together! So funny and sad what u said. I always tell my kids (son and daughter) they don't want to end up like me! And you don't! Congrats on figuring that out so young! Stick to your guns. No child needs to see that. My son never saw it in me, I can hardly believe that. I think cause I always worked too hard (he'd always say). He's very candid and picked up the problem a good five years ago. (He's 28 next month). Keep workin on it is all I can say.
I too have fond memories of Jupiter! Many years ago a girlfriend lived there. We went to the Burt Reynold's Theatre! I hate to say I remember getting quite tipsy on flight home! Then she moved to Nagshead, SC (NC?). On the way there I met a marine? on the plane. We had some kind of layover and we ended up in the bar. We got back to the plane on time for departure and it was gone! Prolly a time zone difference I would guess now. Anyway, my GF bought new tires for her vehicle while she waited for me to get there. Sad sad sad. She was a huge partier tho and didn't care. Sad sad sad. Advice from g'ma. Straighten up now. I love the young ones that have enough sense to stop and also see where this is going if they don't stop.
Much love young lady!
Olivia
I too have fond memories of Jupiter! Many years ago a girlfriend lived there. We went to the Burt Reynold's Theatre! I hate to say I remember getting quite tipsy on flight home! Then she moved to Nagshead, SC (NC?). On the way there I met a marine? on the plane. We had some kind of layover and we ended up in the bar. We got back to the plane on time for departure and it was gone! Prolly a time zone difference I would guess now. Anyway, my GF bought new tires for her vehicle while she waited for me to get there. Sad sad sad. She was a huge partier tho and didn't care. Sad sad sad. Advice from g'ma. Straighten up now. I love the young ones that have enough sense to stop and also see where this is going if they don't stop.
Much love young lady!
Olivia
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Thanks! Yes, I'm 32. I beat my drug addiction 4 years ago on July 5th. After my daughter turned 1, I eventually started drinking again and successfully replaced my drug addiction with alcohol. My mom is only 50, has suffered from pancreatitis and now has diabetes.
What do I plan to do differently this time? TELL people! Friends, family, etc. The first attempt I was more convinced that I just needed to cut back and there was no reason to tell anyone or worry them. It should've opened my eyes when 2 men in a row decided to cut things off with me because they hated seeing me end every day with a bottle (or 2) of wine. But when you're an addict, everyone else is wrong, right? LOL
What do I plan to do differently this time? TELL people! Friends, family, etc. The first attempt I was more convinced that I just needed to cut back and there was no reason to tell anyone or worry them. It should've opened my eyes when 2 men in a row decided to cut things off with me because they hated seeing me end every day with a bottle (or 2) of wine. But when you're an addict, everyone else is wrong, right? LOL
Originally Posted by Olivia2011 
Hi Sameasrrmama! Wow! I have a 26 year old daughter (26 tom), a 4 year old beautiful granddaughter (Olivia), and I'm a drunk g'ma trying to get it together! So funny and sad what u said. I always tell my kids (son and daughter) they don't want to end up like me! And you don't! Congrats on figuring that out so young! Stick to your guns. No child needs to see that. My son never saw it in me, I can hardly believe that. I think cause I always worked too hard (he'd always say). He's very candid and picked up the problem a good five years ago. (He's 28 next month). Keep workin on it is all I can say.
I too have fond memories of Jupiter! Many years ago a girlfriend lived there. We went to the Burt Reynold's Theatre! I hate to say I remember getting quite tipsy on flight home! Then she moved to Nagshead, SC (NC?). On the way there I met a marine? on the plane. We had some kind of layover and we ended up in the bar. We got back to the plane on time for departure and it was gone! Prolly a time zone difference I would guess now. Anyway, my GF bought new tires for her vehicle while she waited for me to get there. Sad sad sad. She was a huge partier tho and didn't care. Sad sad sad. Advice from g'ma. Straighten up now. I love the young ones that have enough sense to stop and also see where this is going if they don't stop.
Much love young lady!
Olivia
I too have fond memories of Jupiter! Many years ago a girlfriend lived there. We went to the Burt Reynold's Theatre! I hate to say I remember getting quite tipsy on flight home! Then she moved to Nagshead, SC (NC?). On the way there I met a marine? on the plane. We had some kind of layover and we ended up in the bar. We got back to the plane on time for departure and it was gone! Prolly a time zone difference I would guess now. Anyway, my GF bought new tires for her vehicle while she waited for me to get there. Sad sad sad. She was a huge partier tho and didn't care. Sad sad sad. Advice from g'ma. Straighten up now. I love the young ones that have enough sense to stop and also see where this is going if they don't stop.
Much love young lady!
Olivia
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SM - I know you can do this. Your posts tell me so. You are a wonderful young woman. Life is ahead of you waiting for you to enjoy with your daughter. Live life to the fullest. I just wrote that in my daughter's bday card!
G'ma Marcia!
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Welcome back!! I am a mom too, and have been on and off this site over the past few years. I have been working hard to remain sober, some days it has been very difficult, and I have relapsed many times In the past few years.
I was making myself crazy counting days and I am trying very hard to just live in the present when it comes to alcohol and life In general.
Looking forward to seeing you on here!
I was making myself crazy counting days and I am trying very hard to just live in the present when it comes to alcohol and life In general.
Looking forward to seeing you on here!
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