July 14 - Mon. - Daily Thread

[retteacher]

Hi Everyone:

I hope all is well. My abs weekend worked out great. I'm so glad I didn't drink, because I know I wouldn't be feeling well (physically, emotionally, or spiritually) right now. I think one of the reasons I didn't pick up a drink is because I've been feeling so strong sober lately. I've met some challenges that I wouldn't have been able to.

Yesterday, I had some brief "words" w/my husb. I cleared it up RIGHT AWAY, because I KNOW that's the sort of thing that would get me going. In fact I felt the drinking reflex click in as soon as we had the little tussle. Once it was cleared up, I could get on w/my sober day. In the past, I would have stewed about it & gotten loaded.

If you're just starting here or coming back after a while, keep coming, share your triumphs & struggles. That helps all of us.

Mary

[retteacher]

Everyone: Please see Boyz daily thread. We posted at the same time & I reposted this at his. Mary

[Beck]

Hello everyone,

My kids are at vacation bible school mornings all week. And so today it rains on my free time. Had plans for good weather but not for bad - will have to adjust.

Mary, you sound wonderful. I too would drink after a fight with husb - was a big trigger for me. I don't let that set off drinking anymore. I just deal with whatever comes up when it comes up. Much better now.

Welcome Renegade!!!

Good day everyone,

[cowgal]

I am going to try to come and frequent this thread a little more again, screwed up bad over the 4th, have 7 days AF now.................

Glad to be here, and me too, Mary..............that fight would be tough for me to stay AF through, in fact I had a rough night last night due to the same thing, thank GOD for a good book and a bedroom, that is where I went!

Love you guys, glad to be AF for a few days again. Feels good!

MA

[Determinator]

Happy hangover-free Monday AB friends!

amen to that Mary, wellness is very much emotional as it is physical.

Cowgal, sorry you had a hard time on the 4th. that's actually been the toughest time I've had since going AF in Febrary for me. I spent the entire time at a friends party staring at the alcohol and smelling it on everyone and fighting a total war in my head to stay AF. yeeesh! it's funny but looking back it was a much harder night than I allowed myself to admit at the time. I suffer from the "tough guy" syndrome where I won't show when I'm in pain. bad habit really.

Renegade, it's very noble that you want to be a good role model for your kids! always welcome dear.

Beck, at least you won't have to water the plants

be well friends!