Mags1

Don’t Quit this weekend - Weekenders 30 September - 03 October 2022




I found with experience that quitting being sober can be so easier than staying sober.....but only to appease the AV(Addictive Voice).







Thing is....the voice gets louder..it didn’t appease people like myself, who was never satisfied with just one drink.







I was thinking this weekend...



Let’s not quit.



Let’s not give up on ourselves.







Let’s keep going on this sober road



It leads to great things.







I found this poem inspiring...I hope the same for you.....









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.



(Psst. We’re not just here to talk about the good stuff, if you’re struggling.....shout out).
(We’re here all week too!)

Britbird80

thanks Mags I'm in.

Shotgun
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Mags1

Hi BritBird, Congratulations on shotgun!

CaptainHaddock

Morning everyone.

Thank you Mags. I don’t plan on quitting and in for another sober weekend.

Well done on shotgun, BB! I think you are also reaching a milestone this weekend.

Mags1

Good Morning CaptainHaddock, good to see you!

calmself

Thanks, Mags for a good new thread.
End of Day 319 - good night from Seattle.

Mags1

Goodnight calmself, good to see you. Sleep well!

PhoenixJ

I hope you get better soon Robbie.
Prayers in the path of Ian.
Ghosts of my dysfunctional family of origin in too many memories are with me. Walking with dog helps a great deal.

Mags1

Hi PJ, Roxy is great company for you.

Canadian Koala

Thanks for this new Weekenders chapter Mags1

Good plan you have : this weekend, let’s not quit. I'm in!

Have a good day

Robbie64

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

As I'll not be going far this weekend I intend to have a lazy time. There's lots of sport on TV to watch.

melki

Thanks for the thread, Mags. I'm in. Still really struggling emotionally.

PhoenixJ

20km walked today....am almost enjoying it....great for losing the pounds

mns1

I'm in.

Thank you Mags. I absolute love that poem.

Have a great Thursday everyone.

Red78

I desperately need this thread this weekend.. I'm closing day 68 Thursday night. On Saturday we are taking a plane to visit friends for a 50th bday. It will be a massive drink and probably drug fest out camping with a bonfire. We have known these friends for 26 years and it's not something I can get out of.. The temptation to drink will be massive and I'm already weighing up what will happen if I drink.. I thought I was strong in my resolve but I'm kidding myself if I think this as it will blindside me and I'll end up drinking again..

melki

I'm sober but smoking way too much and struggling with obsessive thoughts, and the pain of it seems just unbearable at times. So trying to kick back two new addictions. Oh, to be an addict. I was reminded of HALT today - watch out for being hungry, angry, lonely, tired. I feel like I'm permanently lonely and tired...

Alpine

I am here and will be here for an upcoming sober weekend. We have been dealing with some very difficult situations compounded by the fact Mr. A has been out of town for the past 1.5 weeks. He comes home late Friday/early saturday night 1230am so I have to go pick him up at the airport. It will be so nice to see him.
PJ, the quote button is not working but you said this :Ghosts of my dysfunctional family of origin in too many memories are with me. Walking with dog helps a great deal. This is me 100%. I love my Riley pup. He has been my lifeline so to speak. Give Roxy a belly rub for me.

melki

You did the best thing possible by posting here and preparing yourself! Remember that you have control over what you do and don't do. Have another non-alcoholic drink in your hands at all times, that really helps. You said "we", can the person going with you support you? It really is possible to be around drinkers and not drink yourself. You may want to have an early escape plan ready. You may find yourself bored around people getting smashed. Play it forward in your head what happens if you drink. Do you want to be at that place again? Instead, imagine a different scenario this time around - making it through the weekend sober, coming out in the other end of it will feel amazing, and a major milestone! I look forward to hearing about your weekend and hopefully your win.

melki

Hang in there Alpine

Alpine

Red, hang in there and as Melki stated run that tape to see what happens when you drink. I often run mine backward and forward and it reminds me of all of the destruction that has happened. You are strong, this is just a very tough addiction, as you know to deal with especially since you will have it all around you. If possible can you come here often during the weekend for the support ? When I am triggered I really have to convince myself that what little "enjoyment" or "self-medication" the alcohol would provide me it would be very very very short lived compared to if I do not drink and then I have to fight that battle for sobriety again, and each time for my day 1s it has been harder and harder. I am just writing from my experience and I hope I have not offended you. I wish you the best and just know, you can do this