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Old 08-27-2016, 08:24 PM
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First night out

Well I made it thru a bachelorette party sober! I skipped the bar part but went to the lingerie party and dinner where everyone was drinking. I'm going on 8 weeks and I wasn't sure how I would feel but it was totally fine! I wouldn't have gone if I felt any different. I feel blessed that I have made it this far. I do a lot of things for my recovery but the most important part is not picking up that first drink and I promise the obsession and cravings do get less and less if you break the cycle. Goodnight everyone!!
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Old 08-27-2016, 08:52 PM
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Way to go Linz!
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Old 08-27-2016, 08:55 PM
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Thank you sober John!
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Old 08-27-2016, 09:09 PM
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Awesome Linz!
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Old 08-27-2016, 09:13 PM
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Brilliant Linz!
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Old 08-27-2016, 09:15 PM
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Well done Linz for getting through this . I go on holiday just under 4 weeks so its nice to read your post .
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Old 08-27-2016, 09:22 PM
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We'll have a good time on your holiday! getting thru stuff like that sober is a proud moment
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Old 08-28-2016, 01:03 AM
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Congratulations Linz
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Old 08-28-2016, 04:37 AM
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Well done, you should be very proud of yourself x
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Old 08-28-2016, 04:39 AM
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Good job! i like how you said you wouldn't have gone if you'd not felt up to it- that's how I've approached reentering the social world sober! And stuff turns out to be fun, doesn't it?
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Old 08-28-2016, 05:12 AM
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Great job!!! I imagine it was not easy!!
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Old 08-28-2016, 05:55 AM
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Awesome job!
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Old 08-28-2016, 07:14 AM
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It was fun! I had lots of family there so to spend time with them was great. I prepared for this night for a few days. I talked to my counselor and we wrote out a plan. I met with my sponsor at a meeting the same day as the party, we talked after the meeting, I read the big book before going and I prayed. it wasn't the hardest thing I've ever done with all that preparation.
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Old 08-28-2016, 07:45 AM
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Linz,
What a strong woman you are. So proud of you.
And it must have been fun. We can feel it in your post. You have also provided a teachable moment for many of us who are working on re-entering a world full of challenges. "Make a plan!" Thanks for the reminder
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Old 08-28-2016, 08:32 AM
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Thank you Dame! That is sweet of you. Yes make a plan and when all else fails just leave if you can't handle it. I was prepared to not even say goodbye. It really helped that I had someone on the outside waiting for me to tell her how my night went. I couldn't go back to her telling her I had drank. Nor did I want to! The crazy thing is in my dream last night I had drank at the party and I was so disappointed!! I woke up this morning and for a split second I thought did I?? And thank god it was just a dream
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