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[narilly]

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Holy smokes, you guys are dealing with bad weather down there!
We are used to it, of course, it is snowing here and cold. Just normal winter weather. I was looking at the news reports and it is really ugly down in the U.S. and East Coast.

After watching the video, Alcohol Kills yesterday and reading the book by Alan Carr, my views on alcohol are really starting to change. I never truly thought of it as poision but now I can see that it really is. It's a poison that society accepts and it is an essential commodity that supports the livelihood of so many people. Society (people) think that drinking is a normal thing people do, but is it really something people should be doing? It is addictive, causes health problems, social problems etc. Why is pot illegal and alcohol not? I never questioned society's use of alcohol before. It is crazy if you think about it. All the huge beverage companies and governments backed by the alcohol lobby. It really makes you wonder. Why is it ok to consume alcohol? OR why aren't people more concerned about the health effects and the addictive nature of it?

Just my two cents.

[j-vo]

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Good post Nar! Lots of great questions to ponder.

And pot is becoming legal in some states in the US. Colorado for one. They always said pot was a gateway to more serious drugs, now they're legalizing it. Why? Because they figure people won't stop, and why not get the tax money from it. And I don't think people are more concerned, because they don't take the health effects seriously and/or they don't know the effects of drinking higher than the suggested moderation limits. They said that we're aware of heart disease, obesity, lung diseases, but we are not aware of liver diseases. One part of the video said that people drink more at home now, because it's cheaper. They drink more at home, more often. It alarmed me to hear that over the past decade, people who are admitted for alcoholic diseases has increased by 50 percent. Are we a stressed-out society? Hmm. I don't know what the answer is, but those numbers are pretty scary. I know three people, who had/has alcoholic cirrhosis. One is my neighbor, who was admitted last year at the age of 44. The other, an extended family member was 42, and FIL who died from it at age 73. They said the numbers for young people developing cirrhosis of the liver is also increasing at an alarming rate.

[NoSugar]

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J-Vo, that must feel wonderful to have discussed all of this with your parents and to know they are behind you 100%. It is good to get rid of as many weights that are hanging over our heads as we can.

Ava, I did eat myself back to feeling normal, thank goodness! Thanks for checking on me.

That was a heck of a documentary, wasn't it Narilly? If anyone feels themselves thinking a drink might be ok, watching that should set them straight! The length the industry goes to to get and keep people addicted is disgusting. (I won't bore you guys with a speech from my soapbox but the sugar industry is pretty much doing the same thing and non-alchoholic fatty liver disease, which is due primarily to high sugar intake, also is on the rise - even in children!). We have so many looming health crises in the US, UK, Aus, etc., there is no way we are going to be ready for them over the next 30 years unless a lot of changes are made immediately. I imagine SL has some thoughts on that issue given her work in organ donations.

Well, I guess I kind of was on my soapbox .

Star, Congratulations on getting 2 weeks behind you today. I see you are the Mooner in the nest again! Well, with all the people posting, that should keep you way too busy to get into any trouble. I read what you wrote in the nest about how you are facing challenges head on and analyzing them before reacting -- you sound great .

This is Big-Day Eve for Narilly and Pav -- so stick with your plans, ladies, so we can have a double celebration tomorrow!

[HumbleRider]

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Hi all,
Take care in the terrible cold and heat if you're dealing with it. We've got such a hard rain that even the ducks are taking cover. I watched the documentary, and it was painful. I don't usually like to watch that kind of thing because it scares me about the damage I've already done and can't erase. That's one of the things that kept me drinking so long--I didn't want to stop and have to face the music.

I keep forgetting to mention how I loved Doc Martin. Is it Ava that's watching it? I can't remember who is, but I thought that was great. For you Aussies, I also very much enjoyed McLeod's Daughters (sp?) and was sad when I finished the last season. I could not believe the deaths in that one.

Anyway, just checking in, have to get back to work. Hugs all.

[Roller Girl]

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Hi lovely ladies, I was invited into this thread by the fabulous Rivergal, even though I'm only a newbie on Day 2 (second time around, but this will be my successful quit). So far so good though! Would anyone mind if I gatecrashed here & came along for the ride? Thanks, 33yo married childless Aussie girl

[j-vo]

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Hi Roller Girl!

Welcome to MWO and Ladies on a Mission Thread. We are on a mission here to stay sober. We can do this together. Glad you're here!

[HumbleRider]

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Welcome Roller Girl. This is a wonderful group of caring women (and one man who has been missing for a while) hell bent on staying sober. You'll find lots of support here!

[daisy45]

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Rollergirl, welcome! Just back myself after so many attempts.
I feel this time it is not a 'try', but my mission! An intention to get my life back bigger and better than it ever was! I went to the gym today and worked my ass off (or should I say 'built my ass up' as it seems to have disappeared into my thighs!) and I felt great - more focused and positive than I have in a long time....
I intended to read here today but was busy, busy - will spend more time here tomorrow as my girls are meeting there dad for lunch so I will have a quiet house.....

[little beagle]

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Evening ladies. I have been enjoying all your posts. How fun and supportive everyone is.
Yes we have one of the kids with us right now. Hubby's daughter. I refused to hsve the boyfriend back because they were just ganging up on me. Plus it's easier to work one on one. She seems determined to get it together this time. So one day at a time it is with us.
Have a good one all.

[narilly]

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Welcome Roller Girl! Stick around because us ladies will help you out. The women on this thread are wonderful. It has helped me big time.

Gals, this girl is pooped. Going to sleep now...zzzzzz

[NoSugar]

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That's great that you feel like this is more than a try, Daisy. I think interacting with people who are having success makes our odds of success better. It just helps get our brains in the right place or something.

It is good to see you here, RollerGirl! Where is the other RG, RiverGal?

Hi, LB. I'm so glad your household situation is more manageable for you. I hope your husband's daughter can beat her addictions like you guys are doing. Did you enjoy the snow???

Night, All.

X-post, Nar - see you on day 30 !

[Pavati]

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Greetings ladies (And G!!)

Another super looong day - meetings, sick kid, school projects, basketball, etc. Makes me realize that contrary to popular belief, quitting before a long holiday is a GREAT idea. I wouldn't have had time to post like a monster during the really hard part if I had been doing all of this.

Looking forward to celebrating with you tomorrow, Narilly. I can't believe how slowly this goes and how quickly. I'll prepare a speech for tomorrow, but probably actually not until this weekend as I have more evening stuff the next two days.

Glad you're back to a man to man defense instead of 2 against 1, LB. Hope you have some success.

J-vo - great that you can email and talk to your parents like that. I called my mom when I was in the midst of my panic/anxiety after the Thanksgiving Massacre, and I told her that I needed to quit drinking, but I didn't tell her the gory details. Of course, she doesn't think I have to quit - I just need to "take care of myself" better and focus on me more. I haven't been completely honest about exactly how much I drank, and she has been dealing with some health issues with my dad, so I left them alone so far. I'll talk with them soon...

Ava - Sorry about your patient. I for one love a sweet person who is nice to me at the hospital - I'm sure your patients feel great about having you around. FFS - what's wrong with that boss of yours. He needs an attitude of gratitude. I love your posting all over this site - you are straight forward and supportive and I'm sure everyone appreciates it as much as we do here.

NS - I here you about giving an inch with the food. I am in a frenzy of candy at work. First - why do ALL of the secretaries have it on their desks and at meetings, and how to they keep themselves from emptying the bowls?? I can pass by them with no problem, but once I give myself permission to have one, it takes another two weeks for me to stop. Makes me feel blech, and I'm not even really a sweets person - I prefer salty crunchy.

Humble - On that advice, maybe I'll wait on that doco. I have been feeling pretty bad for a couple of weeks - headaches, bad stomach, etc., and I don't think that would make me feel any better. I'll wait until whatever I have goes away.

Daisy - that's the attitude - there's no trying around here, we're DOING. OK, we're trying AND doing, not always perfectly, but we're on a mission to stay sober. This is verified by the three drinking dreams I have had lately - the most horrible feeling in all three of them was having to come here and tell the loamers I drank. The fear of that if nothing else might just work to keep me sober.

Welcome Roller Girl - no invites needed, just a mission to stay sober. You will find some good reading and support here. I hope you feel well on day 2 - keep it up.

Star - I never commented on your post about your crazy day. That is so WONDERFUL that you had all that sh!t to wade through and you stayed sober to boot. Booze after the fact would not have made that day any better, and it would have made the next day worse.

I wanted to tell all of you anxiety sufferers - I was experiencing a lot of anxiety yesterday in the hospital. I was fine and not worrying about my son, but when they finally wheeled him away in his gurney, I suddenly had a lot of anxiety. Funnily, though, I wasn't thinking only of him but also a situation at work that is causing a lot of stress. Well, I went into that crowded waiting room and meditated - ear buds in, eyes closed, breathing deeply and smiling (that's what the lady told me to do). It was a 10 minute anti-anxiety meditation from the Calm app, and I am telling you it helped soooo much. Even just 10 minutes - even in the crowded waiting room. I'm sure there are other apps that are just as good, but that really helped me.

SL - hope all is well. Fingers crossed that we get some rain tomorrow in CA.

Patrice - You ok?

RiverGal - you sent us Roller Girl, now WHERE are you??

OK, ladies. Sleep tight. I meant this as a quick check in and now look! See you tomorrow, on my 60th day sober!

xo

[patrice]

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Hi girls,
Thanks for asking after me. I caved last night and had some wine, so disappointed in myself..mmm
I realise the trigger was boredom because I had been stuck at home sick for 2 days on my own.
So back to day 1 straightaway ( and the day is nearing an end)

Well done to everyone and your milestones.. very inspiring for me
x
Patrice

[j-vo]

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:clapclap::yougo::cheeringPav, Happy 60th!!!! How wonderful!

Ava, happy 30th! :dancin:inkele::arms around:

You girls rock!!!!!

[Roller Girl]

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Thank y'all for such a warm welcome, it's great to know there's such support on here, & such inspiration too/
Pav & Ava, congrats on your milestones
Right am off to bed now, ready to tackle Day 3 in the morning x