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Old 10-09-2015, 02:48 PM
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Something finally clicked

Day one, again. But yesterday it all seemed to click with me. I had a moment of sorts and I really feel like this is the last time for real. I can't explain it. I only had a few beers yesterday so there wasn't any sort of typical rock bottom moment, but it just all made sense.

I picked up my 4 month old this morning and whispered in his ear "I won't drink anymore". And something about making this little promise to a child that can't understand me gave me a new level of accountability I have never felt before.

I can't recommend the book "Drunk Mom" enough by the way. It is the third for me in a series of audiobooks that are helping me get through my alcoholism (Dry and Blackout being the others.). I am not a mom, but I am a new dad and I could relate to a lot of what she wrote.

I am writing out a plan this time, making some changes. I am going to go in for a physical and discuss all of this with my doctor. Thanks as always for all your support.

Happy sober weekend everyone!
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Old 10-09-2015, 02:51 PM
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Sounds positive Beeraholic!!

Make it happen, put that plan in place and write that new chapter to your life!!

You can do this!!
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Old 10-09-2015, 03:01 PM
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#Awesome have a great sober weekend
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Old 10-09-2015, 03:12 PM
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Awww that's awesome. You will never regret making that quiet promise to your baby.
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Old 10-09-2015, 04:03 PM
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congrats

Congrats on being a new dad-have a good weekend!
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Old 10-09-2015, 04:07 PM
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I had a moment like that too, Beeraholic. I never went back. This can truly be the end of the madness, & the beginning of freedom for you.
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Old 10-09-2015, 04:20 PM
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Sounds like you are truly committed and ready to make that promise stick!!!

Power on, Beeraholic.
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Old 10-09-2015, 04:39 PM
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Awesome!!
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Old 10-09-2015, 08:37 PM
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Great job!!
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