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[Lavande]

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Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
I’m so grateful we can enjoy ourselves without alcohol. We are free to enjoy the holidays as they were meant to be enjoyed.

Be well everyone!

Lav

[Lavande]

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Just checking to see if there are any brand new Newbies looking for assistance. Please let us know, we’re happy to help

[Matt M.]

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Hey Gang! It's been a minute. Great to see some of the usual suspects. Recently hit my 9th year and needed to share my gratitude for these rooms. After many years of failed attempts I found and established my sobriety right here.
If your new here immerse yourself here. It really can work.
Missed you freaks! I'll check back soon

[KENSHO]

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Hi G! I was wondering how you were... sounds like a fabulous routine! I'm still working on the cold showers. Good on you for nailing that! Take care my friend!

[Guitarista]

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Hola friends!

Great post friend Kensho. Our toolbox is an absolute game changer and lifesaver. Highly recommended reading.

I've obviously strayed away from here this year, however i can tell you that all is well. I've supercharged my mindset which has resulted in more action on goals important to me, which = more living which = a busy boy. As a fairly simple bloke where multitasking is some far off fantasy skill that others have, not me lol, my morning routines are disciplined and focused fairly much on mindset and today's goal/s. There's been no room for booze as i continually aim to raise my standards and forge my attitude. Daily simple journalling writing out a gratitude list and 10-20 'I am' statements to rewire the mental program. And.................a cold shower a day keeps the doctor away. 5 mins long slow breathing/meditation minimum. Exercise/movement to shake that arse and to shake it up bb.

Big waves to evabody. Surf's up! x

[KENSHO]

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Checking in here at the Nest for anyone clicking on "Just Starting Out". Please read through these pages - there are amazing posts from amazing people here, with journeys to a sane life without alcohol! The Toolbox is also a great place to read the best of the best posts showing transformation, hope, results, and the benefits of no longer struggling with alcohol.

I have been sober 5+years. In that time, so much has changed. My relationships are healthier. My self-expectations are healthier. My body is healthier. My business has grown. I know so much more about who I am and what I want. I have inner peace and operate more from the heart - less from my need for that next drink. I participate in the moments, and am present to enjoy and experience them - good or bad. I appreciate life and have the health and vitality to reach for that next star - because I am my best self. I have bad days and grumpy times and disappointing events - but I choose to feel them, not drown them. Then move forward and am a better person on the other side. I sometimes wish I could be less of the "odd one out"... but let me tell you - I wouldn't trade my life now for anything in the world. I am happy. :heartbeat:

[TJAF]

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Thanks all. This site was a game changer for me! Love and respect to all

[Lavande]

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WOW TJ, Congrats on your upcoming 10 years AF!!!!
There’s no turning back now! Good job!

[wagmor]

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[MENTION=19794]TJAF[/MENTION] - Congrats on your soon-to-be TEN year sober-versary!!!

[Mulburry]

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Well it may be an empty nest but that won't stop me from celebrating 10 years AF. This coming Saturday will be my 10th. Happy Anniversary me!

That's humungus! Nice work!

[NoSugar]

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That is a big one, TJAF! Congratulations. No more single digits for you :smile:.

[TJAF]

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Well it may be an empty nest but that won't stop me from celebrating 10 years AF. This coming Saturday will be my 10th. Happy Anniversary me!

[Lavande]

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It’s past the middle of July & still no one is posting here. Hope everyone is OK & managing life well & AF.
Please speak up if you need assistance, we are still listening

Lav

[Lavande]

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Happy Independence Day Nesters if you’re celebrating!

Byrdie, good to see you & I hear you about the heat, yuck! We had 2.5” of rain yesterday so it’s especially steamy here.
Sorry about the purple hair, I’d be pretty pissed too haha! I do my own coloring so I have no one to blame but myself
When did a drink get so expensive?? Geez, glad to be done with that.

Hello to all & wishing everyone a safe. Sober holiday!
Lav

[Byrdlady]

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Happy Independence Day, nesters! I hope everyone is staying cool and dry!
All good here, 3 weeks ago, I attended a class reunion (that I organized) and had a wonderful time. It was weird to see some of those people after 45 years, it was like a Twilight Zone. Leading up to the event, my face broke out and I got a fever blister in my nose. The day before I left, I got my hair cut and colored. I told her I needed the dye job of her life…”I want something stunning”. I was stunned alright, my hair was purple! PURPLE! I came home and washed it 5 times, I got the edge off, but it was still purple. Ugg. That is the last color I’m going to do. In spite of my weird hair and pimples, I had a great time.
Being sober was easy. Drinks were $9 each and I wondered how I would have ever afforded the 8-9 drinks I’d have required in days past. I’m so glad to be where I am now. It was hard work, but like all things worthwhile, it was worth it.
Our heat index is 113?. Absolutely brutal.
I hope all of you are thriving. Love to all. Byrdie