- Coffee. Working weekend. Very autumn like weather. That’s OK. I like autumn. I just don’t hope it’s going to be like this for the next 7 months, which is a distinct possibility. Anyway, I’m going to stay sober and clean. One season and one day at a time. Have a good weekend all. Love from Amsterdam.
@Dragonflygirl82 You’re doing the best you can for all. Thanks for sharing. Thinking of you and yours. Hugs.
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Maybe having a ‘plan’ with actions that support your decision to not drink.
With the what if (this happens)… then…(i will take this action) It can give more freedom from the anxious thought so you can enjoy the being together with your friends.
Have a great party!
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Ah. the poor little Moose. 
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101 days sober but really feeling like I would like not to be. I’ve had a rough week and just want to be numb. I realize using is not the answer, however, the urge is strong tonight.
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Checking in sober and cigarette free 
Heading into a short weekend and the weather looks nice 
Ready for some rest and relaxation. Wishing everyone well 
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Good mornin beautiful people 
I’m proud to say I’m on day 3of being a non smoker and I must say I’m feeling fkin great I’m more relaxed I’m more precent BC I’m not filling my head with when my next roll will be so I’m proud of myself day 64clean from herion .not doing so bad for a ex junkie 
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Day 44 and on my way to work. I love working Saturday’s it’s always a great day for me and tends to be busy . Millie is with her dad this weekend so I can come home from work walk teddy and relax ! I’m so grateful to be having no cravings it’s like the switch has gone off in my head and I no there’s no going back for me . Life is so peaceful being by myself . But I’ve also noticed me isolating myself again… my meetings are slacking and I’m only going to work or walking teddy. So I’m gonna push myself tomorrow and go into town to do some shopping. I’m not feeling depressed at all but I recognise the signs of my bi polar coming out and it always starts with me isolating so I need to be awear. Happy Saturday every one wishing you all a blessed day x
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NAT your I’ve aware so like you said you can act upon getting out and reaching out still no meetings up your way???
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There’s a few lunch time meetings but they are on the days I work … I’m gonna push myself to do a London meeting tonight. I’ve been making excuses of I’m tired or I need to spend time with Millie… no more excuses as what I put before my recovery i will loose if im not careful. Even though I’m not craving I know the addict in me will convince me I’m ok and don’t need meetings! X
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I have to admit that the whole alcohol / red wine thing is indeed a concern. I have never been a big consumer of “hard” alcohol, but for me, it was always red wine. I was brought up on it, having started to have wine with my meals when I was around 12… the joys of an Italian background.
Anyway, I certainly have every intention of enjoying this week sober…
Wish me luck !!!
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I feel a in person meeting will really help you out NAT I remember the last one you went to you were buzzed afterwards.
let us all know how it goes ,jeeps you alittle bit accountable aswell especially if that voice starts speaking bollix
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Thankyou Emma. Love you x x x x x
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Love you too NAT 
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Going strong
Muchy love to all u sober warriors
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I hope you have a great time. I have wonderful memories of Greek islands. I arrived at an apartment once in Kos with two mates. We found the rep had left a complimentary bottle of local Retsina wine. Ugh! 
It was very unlike us to tip alcohol away, but the sink came up a treat! 
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It is wonderful when you can appreciate wine. I have been on wine tasting courses and got a lot from them. Mind you each time everyone, me included, crawled out legless afterwards. 
Not being able to appreciate wine is a small price to pay, I think, though for sobriety.
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When I log in in the morning I see a load of check ins, read them all
Good, bad or indifferent it’s good to check in, get some stuff written down some at least and not swimming around in your head!
‘On call’ this morning and normally no one rings or contacts us but there was 2 this morning, don’t mind at all, not paid enough for it mind 
On some strongish painkillers which have eased my anxiety somewhat which is an unfortunate side effect as it would make you think I could take these for anxiety…we know where that road goes
Taking them as prescribed but also with some naproxen, an anti inflammatory, don’t think it’s good for the stomach but better than the pain I was in
Sometimes my stupid head thinks I should be in pain, knock them thoughts on the head these days.
Hope everyone has a great day or night 
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Feeling great. The weekends are usually a time I would struggle, but not this time. Hope everyone is well
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I so hear you, lying about being drunk, about being hungover, about why you are calling in sick, why u are going to the shop, why u are going to the loo, urgh, endless.
Day 46
Had a few surprise benefits pop up today. A few things I misplaced turned up, probably as mind is clearer and also have energy to tidy up. My husband also commented my sense of humour is stronger recently, I think so too, everyday squabbles have an underlying fondness and jokeyness to them.
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