brighterday1234

There’s a wonderful life available in sobriety and recovery. Like you say the alternative is dire.

Red78

So I've decided that tomorrow will be my day 1.. I have a week off work and don't want to spend it hungover ever day, I need a break to recover as I have 2 years worth of leave owing to me and my brain is fried.. I work in a hospital and ever since covid its been soooo much busier even though we Don t have covid here..

Bekindalways

Let us know how it goes Red.

Not fun to start again but so worth it in the long run.

Boondock

That's a good idea Red just relax watch movies eat well hydrate and take it....Hang in there you'll get through it

Hevyn

I'm so glad you made that decision, Red. We'll be here for you.

Steely

Good thinking Red. It's just so not worth it.

And the rewards are great given time.

Caramel

Red, hope you can make your week a gently structured "health retreat".

((All the best.))

LoveDD

When I first decided to quit it really did feel like a breakup. I was sad and scared and didn’t know what life would be like without it. I’m only six months in but I can tell you in the beginning it was tough but now it’s life changing getting rid of the dead weight.

I also work in healthcare and was using alcohol to cope with stress from many different avenues. Imagine how amazing you will feel returning to work 7 days sober?!

Delilah1

Looking forward to reading your day one post tomorrow!

Rar

Good Morning Red! Day 1 today? You can do this! As Caramel says, you can make this week a health retreat week. Im rooting for you. 🤗.

Red78

Day 1 today but it's early, 10am and the weather is so terrible here. Yesterday our property flooded with 2 inches of water(we have a drainage problem), thankfully my partner got it pumped out into storm water drain though but we have a lot more rain due today..
It's a fantastic day for Netflix n chill and thankfully this morning I don't have a hangover, this means I can think about organising my week to not revolve around drinking at night..

Bekindalways

I hope you are doing okay Red. Post every hour on the hour or more if need be.

Red78

Thanks be kind. I'll be fine until 5pm tonight but then I will need to jump on here I would say..

Anna

Good job on Day 1, Red. And, we're here for you whenever you feel like posting.

Red78

I know that there's a long way to go until the end of the day but I just wanna say thank you to every single person that posted on my thread, without them I wouldn't be doing day 1 today, it's given me the courage and accountability to do it..

Caramel

Hevyn

Stopping in to see how you're doing. Proud of you for starting today. It's uncomfortable when we first get started - but you're in the process of getting free.

Red78

1st challenge coming up, getting past the wine section at the supermarket...

Boondock

Get some Perrier and some fruit juice and mix them together...it's refreshing

CBS62

Rootin for you Red. I love pelligrino with a splash of lemonade. 😊