What I’ve become after booze - Weekenders 28 - 31 January 2022
 

What I’ve become after booze - Weekenders 28 - 31 January 2022



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“Suddenly we are faced with ourselves, who we really are. Someone we haven't seen or got to know in a very long time. We may not know how to react. To ourselves or to others. Look in the mirror and say glad to meet me.”



An SR member said these words to me when I was newly sober. I was floundering and unsure of me and really didn’t know who I was!



And it’s true! We start again with a sober slate and a dollop of hope and faith. And slowly we begin to find ourselves and find life gets better without the booze.



"Someday" is not one of the days of the week, and "hopefully" is not a plan. Now is the time to start.



If this is your first weekend sober, or many, come join us for support and chat...as we know the weekends can be a struggle sometimes. (We’re here all week too!) :)





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I won't call it. ;) Let someone else get it :)

I'm in for the weekend. :) I like who I became after I got sober. A more sensible practical logical person, who tries to emulate the philosophy of the Stoics. More compassionate too, and calmer. Contented. Grateful for my blessings. :) And it's all because I got sober for good. :)

I’m in. Shotgun! Thanks Mags and least😉

Hi CBS, congratulations on Shotgun:)

Thanks Mags :)

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End of Day 74. Congrats to all milestones today. Good night from dense foggy Seattle!

Goodnight and Congratulations on day 74 calmself.:)

Thanks Mags ~ another great topic :thanks

I definitely like who I am now....reminds me of a quote that I can relate to:

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In for the weekend :grouphug:

I’m in. Thank you, Mags.

I'm in, Thanks, Mags.

Great quote, purps. I like that. I am grateful to not be where I was. I was just thinking this morning about how broken I was and how much pain I was in. I'm not where I want to be in my journey yet, but I'm happy with the progress.

Thank you Mags! :hugs: I hope your wrist is doing better and your allergy shots have calmed down on your arm. You are such a dear, wonderful friend and I cherish your friendship!
I have an appt with my back/pain doctor this morning. I've been waking up SO early lately, so I got up at 6, showered and am getting ready for my appt.
CBS, so sorry to hear about your mom. Sending healing and as much love as I can. Prayers and peace to you and your mother. :hug: :love:
So glad for you all. Have a wonderful day. :grouphug:

Thanks Mags!

Hello everyone!

This early in sobriety I have become several things:

One who makes loving and caring for herself, a change in gears for sure both physically, mentally, and spiritually a PRIORITY. That means getting rid of toxic people and things in my life. Difficult as those muscles are not used to being used, but it’s getting easier.

’Free’ is now an emotional roller coaster rider. Yep, up, down, fast, slow, in, out, exciting, sometimes nauseating. Ahhhh, but the nauseating isn’t from a secret hangover! I’ll take it! Free cares more about herself, and more about other people.

Im glad to be here, on this journey with all of you.

Thank you all 🤓❤️

GM from Seattle to everyone! Day 75 starts here.

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I'm in for another sober weekend!
Have a good day friends ☼

In for another sober weekend.

Thank you for your thoughtful opening post Mags. Drinking masks who we are from ourselves mostly. It's much less exhausting being yourself than being an imaginary version of yourself, especially when that imaginary person is the product of alcohol.

First night in my own bed since Sunday. Work has taken me to Bangor in Wales, Shrewsbury and Buxton. Fingers crossed it was worth it.

I've become someone who takes delight at the smallest of things. :) Last night when Billie and I were snuggling into bed, she laid down beside me and after getting comfy, she let out a big sigh. :) I am delighted to make her happy.

I'm also happy as hell to learn that all of Billie's bodily functions are working within normal ranges. She is very healthy for a dog who turned 8 this month. :) Such good news about my girl. :)

Got an appt with the gastroenterologist for March 4th. First available appt so I'm glad I made it.

I’m in for a sober weekend too. Thanks Mags :)

Saou, hope the travel work pays off.

Least, I hope that appointment is a productive one.

75 days is super calmself.

Free, I know exactly what you mean, on all counts. The roller coaster comes from actually feeling things that are happening.

Saou, a productive week, that’s great!

Least, I’m glad the docs are caring for you. I hope they can sort out your probs. :hug:

Purps I love the saying. I’m so thankful I’m not where I used to be.

Love to all Weekenders xxxx

End of Day 75. Congrats to those who remained sober today. Let's keep going. Good night from Seattle!

Day 27 and here for weekend #4 for me. I like who I am much better sober. I can handle stress a touch better and I am much clearer in my head rather than bogged with fogged. A main reason for me to quit alcohol is that it affects my dexterity when I play my bass guitar. It has been so nice to have 27 days where I am able to play what I am intending to play and not have alcohol a reason that I can perform something on my instrument.
Happy Weekend Everyone.

One thing I have become since giving up the booze is dependable, reliable, someone who can be called upon any time day or night.

As a drunk everyone knew if it was after 12pm I may or may not be able to leave the house.
As a drunk I made promises I may or may not keep. Mostly not if I even remembered making them.

Such a great feeling to be called upon in someone's time of need and being able to be there for them. Makes the struggle worth it.

Thanks Mags. I'm IN for a sober weekend.

Thanks Mags, I'm in for this weekend.

Hello weekenders!!

Day 76 starts! GM from freezing Seattle. Today my goal is to slowly wrap up meetings by noon, finish work by 3 pm and just relax.

After all the interview prep last weekend and early this week, I am taking time to cool off.

Evening all, good to see you Fishkiller.

Thanks Cityboy, Mags. I think it will be worth it.

Hometime, I really fancy fish and chips tonight.

Fish and chips sounds good. Around here, it's a big deal to have a Friday Fish Fry at a restaurant. A lot of restaurants ONLY have fried fish on Fridays, and not on other days. But families go out on Fridays for fish. Usually it's a whole dinner, including some kind of potato, cole slaw or other vegetable or salad, and dinner rolls. A lot of times it's "all you can eat" fish. I think it started as a Lent-only kind of thing, and then it was so popular that it just became a year-round thing. I prefer actual fish and chips - fried fish, chips, malt vinegar. In a paper-lined basket. There are places to get that around here, and some are quite good. OK, now I want it!

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One of my fav Topics re: Sobriety. Tnx, Mags.

For me, stripping away all the artifice, and layers, that Alcoholism slathered over a simple existence was a primary joy. I returned to whom I always was when younger, and I find it pretty effortless to just go with that fundamental epiphany. The only 'work' required is to not allow layers of BS to return, or to fall prey to that happening while not alert. In this regard, I gravitate toward a sort of Zen path, and continuously simplify. Mental clarity fosters this.

Establishing, and adhering to, Boundaries? Mostly the proverbial piece-of-Cake. Not get sucked into Codie Drama? Definitely easy. Stay happy with modest accomplishments? That works. Perfectionism used to fuel inevitable disappointment, and the repeated slip-slide to more drinking. A continuing challenge is not let *The Now* get obscured by formerly-sotted blindness, and de-energizing distractions. That entire flushing swirl was fueled by Alcohol, and the resulting drama. Which then 'required' more desensitizing with Alcohol. Ad Nauseum.

When the going gets tough, the tough get a new Chew Toy!


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MMMMM fishhhh!😄

Mesa pup looks very happy with his new chew toy. :)

Now you've made me hungry for fish and chips. :yup: Our last fast food fish and chips place closed a while back so we've nowhere to go just for fish and chips.