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Originally Posted by Doggygirl
....until March 13 at 3PM when I poured it all out.
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Yes... that was the first post I saw of yours... and I was so elated about you doing that!!
As I already told you, I made the same gesture by pouring 5 gallons of wine down the drain (to the horror of all our drinking friends that cried "why didn't you phone me?? I would have taken it!!). What we did is very symbolic... although a very simple gesture, it's a physical, visual act that we have now attached to the beginning of our sobriety. Even after 7 months, I still look back at that moment which is etched in my mind, and it's like that is the very moment that I no longer let alcohol control my life. Kudos for taking a picture of that DG! ......make copies...keep one in your wallet, one on the mirror that you look at first thing in the morning... and wherever else a quick inspiration is needed.
I read your "My New Story Starts Here"... and I could see that we have many things in common.... so much of what you wrote holds true for me also. Like you, I know that I can never have even a puff on a cigarette again.... that would surely turn me back into a full-fledged smoker in no time flat. And that's what I have come to the realization with drinking too... I can't have just one. I would love to moderate my drinking & only have one now & then... but time after time, I have found that this does not work for me. So for as hard as it was to decide to quit for good & never have another drink, I knew it was the only way that I could break free from my addiction.
As far as this thread goes,
I would like to think of it as our "homebase"... a place to hang our hat, a place where we can always find our friends for fun & support. I really like your idea of the daily "step"...that would be a great way for everyone involved to move forward each day in their journey... I like that alot!
You know, I should have thought of a better name before I signed up here! LOL ..... not sure if I'm liking being called "fallen" all the time!
Maybe we could abbreviate it...let's see.... ummmmm... F'nAngel.....uhhhh no .....how about F**nAngel...no..... that don't work very well either........
Uggghhh! I give up! 
Any ideas??