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9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1009

Hi ND,

Well done with the Hanukkah dinner! That is an amazing step forward and is a very big thing, not a small one. Speaking up for oneself and being assertive is a skill that will serve you well in maintaining your progress. When we aren't assertive and speak up for ourselves we are left with a feeling that we are not in control. Very inspiring post. Great work!

All the best,

Dave

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 315

I drink diet pepsi constantly.

Sharon I don't know how you did it but I do know what you are going through. The range of emotions when you loose the relief of booze is enough for lots to go back to the root problem, booze. If you have a big book ask your husband to read the chapter "to the families" it may help him give you a little slack.

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 345

Hi Sharon9sharon,

Great work on day 7. The first few weeks can be a challenge, just stick with it as it does improve. When you go to the party make sure to drink lots of alcohol free beverages and indulge in lots of food. Being full and well hydrated will make alcohol much less appealing. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

We are here for you!

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12

Today is my 7 th day of not drinking I'm not sure how I got this far it seemed like an eternity. Last night was not good at all fighting with husband &fighting with withdrawals all night long. But I went to the frig. & got a Pepsi out & that seem to help me calm down a lot. I'm not used to drinking pop, juice or anything like that at all just a lot of wine. Tomorrow will be a very big test on me, we have our Christmas dinner/party & I always get pretty well drunk but I will keep my head up & just tell my self one day at a time. I'm going to look for a meeting for this afternoon cause I can't see to drive at night. Hopefully that will help me make it through. Thank You for listening to me.

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 421

Thanks Ashley ! I am plugging along!

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 421

A "remember when " I like that Jakelad ! That is very helpful for me to know it has a name and others do it also.

Thank you !

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11218

This is a HUGE success Nodrama.

It is not easy to say no at all, especially over the holidays. Good work!

I am also glad to hear you had a good time. You deserved it.

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 315

That is called a "remember when" They help keep us sober.

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 421

Thanks TS and Jakelad !! I have had the best first two days of Hanukkah that I've had in a long time! We have had lovely dinners these last two nights, opened gifts and had a great time. Very relaxing--for everyone. Last year I got drunk with my niece and made an fool of myself acting like a college kid. Then was so hung over the next day that I had to suffer through a family outing. Omg....it was punishment. I was reminded of that tonight and cringed. Not this year!!

9 years ago 0 +0 / -0 315

That is a good question, social events seem to be based on booze. I think for the normal drinker having an event is a reason to have a drink or two, you know once or twice per month. For me one or two was never an option. I would pre and post drink for every event. Even non events I would drink. Now when I am out and offered a drink I say "No thanks I had enough" cause I have drank enough for this life time.

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