I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

[jennyneric]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Good Morning! Challenge day 2 and a Friday. Today and tomorrow will be the test but I have been AF the last 2 Fridays so maybe it won't be so bad. I still just feel like I'm waiting for something to happen all night which is annoying. Went to a parade last night with my mother in law, my kids, and my BFF and her family. Had a blast. Took warm green tea to drink, I'm sure by the looks I got they all thought it was vodka because I have been known to do that, but you know what? I doesn't matter because it was not vodka and I know that. That part of my life is over. I love spending non buzzed time with my family and friends!

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I'll be checking in later...share the love today! Put a smile on someone's face!

[if dreams were horses]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Today I enter Day 11, the Sober Santa Sleigh seems to be going in the right direction.
Piper, I still get weepy over the loss of my best friend Renna, I lost her 4 years ago. I was with her at the end. I remember going into the room and calling her name, her tail wagged. I must have cried for weeks, I am getting teary even now. Time is the only thing on your side, staying Af makes it harder, my heart goes out to you.
Being on this challenge will help, hearing all of our friends who understand your pain also helps. Best to you.

[Karen UK]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

I'm in too. I have been a massive drinker since I started drinking at 13 (i'm now 32) when pregnant with my children or needing to do a 'health kick' for a month or so, I totally abstain from booze. That gives me the confidence that it's not really a problem after all.....i can avoid it, so obviously i'm not addicted right? so I have that first social drink and can't stop...... now the binges are happening with more regularity and last for longer periods, the sad thing is I have everything to live for. beautiful, healthy kids, a happy marriage, good friends and great job but i am hell bent on messing it up. Today i've made the decision I can never drink again as I just cannot stop once I start. It will never just be 1 drink........
I'm with you, i'm going to be alcohol free for the rest of the year !and i'll toast 2012 with something AF
and try my hardest to make it my first full year of sobriety!
xxxx

[mylife]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Hi Guys!

Karen, I too thought that going for periods of not drinking meant I was okay. It's not, and the problem only gets worse as AL addiction is progressive. Good job for deciding to give it up.

I'm with Jenny - no need to spend any more "buzzed time" with anyone! I like being sober a lot more.

Dreams, sounds like you're doing great! Day 11 Woo Hoo! Hi Australia!

[jennyneric]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Karen UK;1219171 wrote:
I'm with you, i'm going to be alcohol free for the rest of the year !and i'll toast 2012 with something AF
and try my hardest to make it my first full year of sobriety!
xxxx

Welcome Karen! I second that! Rockin the sober life all of 2012 would be fantastic!

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[jennyneric]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Hey everyone good to see y'all!

[mylife]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Hey guys - Happy sober Friday night!

[Unwasted]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Hi to Everyone - have a good af night.:l

[if dreams were horses]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Day 3 on the Sober Santa Sleigh. How have you all been doing, I have reached Day 12, was proud of myself, I used to go to the liquour store when I was paid, and almost every day after that. Yesterday, it did not even cross my mind till I was a few blocks in the opposite direction, and I thought oh. I was so pleased. See you all soon on the Sleigh

[mylife]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Dreams - Day 12 is awesome!!

From my past experience the thoughts get fewer and farther between the longer I stay AF. I'm on Day 7 today myself.

What I've learned is that just one "sip" can lead to a landslide. I remember my mom telling me when I was little that when you're doing something wrong it doesn't even matter if it's a small thing, as that will lead to a crack in your armour...and soon you're doing bigger things wrong. I think it's the same with AL. You just can't take that one drink and your amour will get stronger and stronger...

[jennyneric]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Santa's Sober Sleigh!

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Hi all! Up and not hungover on this rainy, cloudy Saturday morning! Lovin this! I made it to 10 days last time so I almost made that up! We're so broke this week but hey, tis the season! I feel great, becides the fact that I can only seam to catch 7ish hours of sleep. My school is wraping up, just two more weeks!

Have a great sober saturday! Share the love!

I guess my spell check does not work so please excuse any spelling errors.

[if dreams were horses]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

So here I am, first on board again, if I could sleep that would not be happening. Today as I board the Sober Santa Sleigh I celebrate Day 13, I am almost half way to Day 30, but I am also getting closer to temptation.
Mylife congrats on Day 7, and see on the sleigh.
Jenny Day 10, I know I was thrilled. Anymore the days simply slide by. Enjoy the ride.

[mylife]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Good morning If Dreams! I had problems sleeping last night as well. I was up for a couple of hours during the night and up again early - but at least no hangover!! So I'm happy for that!

Congratulations on Day 13! I have reached Day 8 - I know I'm going to go much farther as well. As for temptation what I recommend is a "bullet proof" mental attitude that you're just not going to drink right now and it isn't even an option. That's what I'm trying and so far I really haven't felt tempted. I know it's still early days....but I'm hoping!

Hope you all have a great AF Sunday!

[Unwasted]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Hi Everyone - happy to report day 20 for me. Sleeping great, feeling healthy. Stay strong.

Best to you all! Have a good AF Sunday.:l:l

[jennyneric]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Good Morning! I too was up with the chickens. I went to bed at midnight and was up at 5, I went back to sleep till 7:30. Been up for a while finishing my homework and now to clean the house and decorated the inside for Christmas. I hope I will have fun. The kids stress me out when we do this kind of stuff sometimes. Well its day 11! That's the most I've had in a while! So excited! I will be AF for the rest of the year!