For those who listened to my crybaby soup

[shirazgirl]

Hi Guys,

I am finally starting to get the hang of this. I think we initially post, looking for advice then we start looking to post to help others. All of this equals recovery. I have had the best 4 weeks of my life and am grateful to find this sight (especially special to say since the previous four weeks were spent on my honeymoon in Athens, Santorini, Mykonos and Crete....)

Last week, after bowling badly, I came home and posted that it was due to sobriety. OH PLEEEZZE ME! It's because I became so dependant an AL to "take the edge off" that I was sure it had to be the cause. I looked at my post, and to say the least, it was shameful! I can do whatever, and am MORe likely to do it sober, my confidence that came from drinking was false and I get that now.

Lastly, this sounds conceited at best, but I got the best/worst compliment from my GYN today, who I had not SEEN in one and one half years because I was to busy to take care of myself. He came in and said "Jodi, I passed you by in the waiting room, it appears as if you had a little cosmetic surgery, you look great, what have you've done?"

I didn't quite know how to answer that question, since the last thing I have had was cosmetic surgery. I automatically equated it to drinking "guilt" and how I must have looked "bad" last time around. But,,,,instead, after I left, I called a friend and said,
"You know what my Dr. said to me today"-----You know guys, I'm taking it as a compliment. I am now an active and "out" member. THANK YOU ALL FOR HELPING ME TO BE A BETTER ME - I TRULY AM WINNING

[Wally22]

Hi Jodi
I'll bet you do look good!
Keep posting, and keep winning!

[Seacailin]

Way to go Jodi!! My whole family told me the same thing. Not about the cosmetic surgery, but that in just 4 short weeks, I looked so much better. I was all bloated and nasty from all the beer that I drank. I lost 5lbs of pure beer fluid. I feel so much better. I did not know that u were from New England. I would have invited you to the Boston meetup last weekend. It was awesome. Ripple is from CT, and she was there. Keep on keeping on girl. Maybe our paths will cross one day.

[Suzanna]

perfect post for me to read today, Shirazgirl, it is amazing how we don't see what effect AL has on us internally and externally, and others may not see a gradual difference, but once I quit a few days and a woman I only saw occasionally said, you look so much younger, what have you done? I was a little stunned because I had not before realized how obvious it could be to others, the bloat, the dullness of hair and skin. Great stuff to head into my first AF weekend. Suz

[Popeye]

Hi Shirazgirl

There is always a difference between better looking and happier looking.
Booze never makes you better looking.
It comes from the inside.
I'm glad you're happier
Great post.
Thanks.

[A Work in Progress]

Good for you, Jodi! What a difference, yes?

wip

[one2many]

Thats wonderful jodi...really is a good complimet..you have come far and it is obviously showing.

Jodi has the healthy glow
To the alcohol, she just said NO!
Happy and healthy, she's good to go.
We CAN look better-thats good to know!


Well done hon!

Love,

o2m x

[Popeye]

One2wonderful

[shirazgirl]

Thanks for your posts and your continued support. I am actually looking forward to working on my house this weekend.

[Gyco]

way to go,its always nc to get compliments,great to see your doin better gyco