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Old 10-31-2017, 07:21 PM
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Congrats on 8 days!!

Yeah it's really hard at first and 90 in 90 is a great way to get yourself away from the problem and into a solution. If you see someone you admire in a meeting, who has some sobriety under their belt, you might consider asking them to sponsor you.

You can do this!

As for drinking at the office it might be normal where you work but trust me it's not so normal in general.
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With you all the way!
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Hope your meeting went well today, H&S....we would love to hear from you!
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Old 11-01-2017, 03:54 PM
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Eight days is fantastic, HAS!

Those longings and rationalizations that are plaguing you are perfectly normal. Keep on refusing them just as you are.
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You're sounding really great H&S

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Old 11-01-2017, 06:17 PM
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Thank you guys!

I just got back from meeting number 3, it was about the serenity prayer.

I need to plan these meetings better today i almost did not go because i was working late but i wanted to come here and repot back so i went:group hug:

I am feeling a bit sad its hard i am mourning alcohol so insane. i keep thinking that if i had moderate and behave myself i could be out having fun(drinking) instead of going to these meetings.

oh well the ship has sailed right. I know i can never drink again i should have stop years ago.

thank you for reading my thread.

Thank you wehav2day for the perpestive not all offices will be like this one maybe i will get a better job in the future once i get myself some sober time.

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Old 11-01-2017, 07:07 PM
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Booze makes such a disrespectful, abusive love interest, doesnt it? It doesnt mourn for us at all.

Delighted to see your report! Rooting for you all the way!

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Old 11-01-2017, 07:14 PM
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Glad you got to that meeting today. Remember that you are most important.
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Old 11-02-2017, 01:00 AM
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Thank you guys!

I just got back from meeting number 3, it was about the serenity prayer.

I need to plan these meetings better today i almost did not go because i was working late but i wanted to come here and report back so i went:group hug:


That’s the beauty of accountability! Though you were tired and feeling slightly waffly, your desire to check in with us all here propelled you to go to the meeting in spite of yourself—and now you’re very pleased that you did!
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Old 11-02-2017, 06:16 AM
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Old 11-02-2017, 04:55 PM
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Day 10 here and meeting 4. Terminal uniqueness was the theme.

I don't feel very unique I just learned early on how to make myself feel better or enjoy myself by drinking.

I had a bad day my meeting with my manager as usual was awful I think I hate this woman and I think she is an idiot sorry guys I'm kind of sad and angry.

I think I will lose my job she basically told me if I don't make my goal for the next to months I'm out.

I feel like a failure but I didn't drink despise people in my office drinking again at 4 o'clock. Ahh where I'm going from here?

I have a 24 hours chip I am going to keep it in bag to remain me that this is the right thing for me no matter what happen in my life. 🤗
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Thank you Hawkeyes !
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Old 11-02-2017, 05:02 PM
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They say if you want to drink, to put that chip under your tongue. When it melts, you can drink.

The ones we have here are metal.


I think if you lose your job, there will be a better one with a manager who you may like. A fresh start is not always a bad thing. God is in control, H&S. It will work out!

Well done on double digits.
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Way to go H&S! I agree with Bimini....it will work itself out, and staying sober is the only way things will fall into place (I keep having to remind myself of that too! )

Great job today!
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Old 11-02-2017, 06:45 PM
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Hi H&S. Fellow dragon sign here

I also work in an office where the drinking culture is pretty firmly rooted. I've found it best to be uncompromising and unapologetic. Hold strong, it can be done.
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You are doing great!
I second that!
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Old 11-02-2017, 07:00 PM
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Your not a failure H&S, your facing off with one tough demon. Congrats on 10 days and 4 meetings.

PS. I like hearing about the subject / theme of your meetings.
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Old 11-02-2017, 07:04 PM
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Thank you biminiblue and purplsrks,

I hope all workout at the end. My doctor told me it was better if i look for another job because 1 there was a lot of drinking in this job and 2 it was making me miserable so i guess i have to trust God on this one

yes they said that about the chip when they gave it to me and i thought it was a job LOL
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Thank you for the advice rascalwhiteoak, i tend to feel i need to apologize and even have one glass so people see I'm normal. very dangerous that thinking.

for now on I'm uncompromising and unapologetic

Thank you Dragon, i just feel i won't be one of these people who get promoted and are amazing at their job life finances once they quit. i guess is okay i really just want some peace i miss drinking but man i have lived my life in a crisis mode at all times and i am tired of cleaning messes feeling ashamed hating myself and even feeling i would be better off if all was over, so i want to be unapologetic and uncompromising regarding my sobriety.
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Old 11-03-2017, 02:30 AM
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I think what you are doing is great. Congratulations on 10 days (or is it 11?)
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