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Hi Guys
Slightly worried about the holidays, but am staying positive. Anyone else worried about Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Oh, I have rejoined as Quirky, I used to be Ringthedoorbell. I hope that is ok with the Mods., I couldn't figure out how else to change my name! I am not computer savvy to say the very least. I apologize in advance if I have done anything wrong.
Oh, I have rejoined as Quirky, I used to be Ringthedoorbell. I hope that is ok with the Mods., I couldn't figure out how else to change my name! I am not computer savvy to say the very least. I apologize in advance if I have done anything wrong.
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Slightly to my surprise I'm really looking forward to an alcohol free Christmas. All those years where the holidays became about excessive drinking seemed to take away what made them special when I was a kid. I've got two young daughters now and the idea of watching all those Christmas films, and enjoying the build up with them while sober and fully present, in the moment, is something I feel kind of excited about.
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Hi Quirky! It's great that you're thinking now about how to handle the holidays. It's a tough time but really doable. I quit before Christmas. Made it through by having clear plans in my head, avoiding situations where alcohol would be served and if I was where alcohol would be around, bringing my own beverages.
You can do it. There will also be support threads here to help get people through, safe and sober.
You can do it. There will also be support threads here to help get people through, safe and sober.
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Quirky, you are so not alone in this.
Last year was a series of mini-missions with the clear objective of remaining alcohol-free and getting through better than 'just barely' or squeaking by.
Most important for me was to stay plugged into SR. Do you have the phone app available? The app on my phone kept my hands and mind occupied when I found the need to check out of festivities and check into support and fortifying.
Humor is really important for my holiday enjoyment as well. Seek and find all-things-funny to elevate the experience.
Always have an exit strategy. In my experience, feeling like a caged or cornered animal is just disaster any day of the week but especially for the Holidays.
Last year was a series of mini-missions with the clear objective of remaining alcohol-free and getting through better than 'just barely' or squeaking by.
Most important for me was to stay plugged into SR. Do you have the phone app available? The app on my phone kept my hands and mind occupied when I found the need to check out of festivities and check into support and fortifying.
Humor is really important for my holiday enjoyment as well. Seek and find all-things-funny to elevate the experience.
Always have an exit strategy. In my experience, feeling like a caged or cornered animal is just disaster any day of the week but especially for the Holidays.
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I'm a bit concerned as well. I quit last Jan 1. I do feel like I was "tested" this year (camping, football games, summer parties) alcohol is all over the place. My family knows I'm not drinking and they do a good job keeping it away from me. I'll be hanging with the kids if any serious drinking is happening.
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Hi Quirky Dee74 kindly made this awesome link check it out bud
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...val-guide.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...val-guide.html
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Originally Posted by Quirky 
Slightly worried about the holidays, but am staying positive. Anyone else worried about Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Oh, I have rejoined as Quirky, I used to be Ringthedoorbell. I hope that is ok with the Mods., I couldn't figure out how else to change my name! I am not computer savvy to say the very least. I apologize in advance if I have done anything wrong.
Oh, I have rejoined as Quirky, I used to be Ringthedoorbell. I hope that is ok with the Mods., I couldn't figure out how else to change my name! I am not computer savvy to say the very least. I apologize in advance if I have done anything wrong.
just so you and others know - it's really easiest if you let us know before you change your name.
That way we know whats going on, we know noones accessing your account illegally or that there's nothing shifty going on.
We can even attribute your old posts to the new name
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as far as Thanksgiving and Xmas goes - some great ideas here:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...val-guide.html
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http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...val-guide.html
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Formerly Ringthedoorbell
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Hi Dee,
Scott told me that earlier and Anna has sorted it all out for me. I'm sorry for causing needless work for Anna.
SR means everything to me, and I so appreciate the hard work you Mods do.
I apologize.
Scott told me that earlier and Anna has sorted it all out for me. I'm sorry for causing needless work for Anna.
SR means everything to me, and I so appreciate the hard work you Mods do.
I apologize.
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So Quirky, last holiday season was absolute hell for me. It was when my drinking was completely out of control. Fast forward to this year...I had no idea that I would be giving myself a Christmas present - one year sober as of 12/26. I'm really excited, like a boy waiting for Santa.
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On the Road... WOW!! Congratulations! I know you must be so proud of yourself, and rightly so. Keep up the good work.
I will have 200 days on Christmas Day! (Geez....hope I'm not jinxing myself. ;-)
I will have 200 days on Christmas Day! (Geez....hope I'm not jinxing myself. ;-)
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Originally Posted by Quirky
Slightly worried about the holidays, but am staying positive. Anyone else worried about Thanksgiving and Christmas?
Oh, I have rejoined as Quirky, I used to be Ringthedoorbell. I hope that is ok with the Mods., I couldn't figure out how else to change my name! I am not computer savvy to say the very least. I apologize in advance if I have done anything wrong.
Oh, I have rejoined as Quirky, I used to be Ringthedoorbell. I hope that is ok with the Mods., I couldn't figure out how else to change my name! I am not computer savvy to say the very least. I apologize in advance if I have done anything wrong.
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