Yeah that definitely could be true because I did have trouble with my stomach really badly right before I cut out alcohol too but the thing is I just feel like I should still buy the white wine for her and it’s just going to be hard for me if it’s here.
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Oh I saw that once before too and thanks for the reminder because it actually worked for me for a while!!
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Happy birthday Jenny!
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Day 658 clean and sober today. I’m hoping to hear something about the job today. Have a fantastic day everyone, love you guys! 
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When my cravings were kicking my ass early on in my recovery I would change things up a bit.
Stop and do a gratitude list.
Jump in a long hot shower and cry it out.
Power walk my ass off with Eminem.
Change the music I was listening to.
Get involved on TS
Find a 5 or 7 minute grounding guided meditation on Insight Timer.
And there’s this 
Hang in there you’re doing great
Keep checking in.
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I know for me I made up my mind and I’m stubborn when it comes to some things; this was one of them. Have it as your mindset that you don’t ingest alcohol anymore because of so many reasons… empty calories, making your whole body ill… look up what drinking actually does to your whole body. That’s how I quit smoking too; picturing exactly what it did to the body.
Anyway, it may be tough, but once you DO it, you’ll be so proud!
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Is it possible to get one of those single serve bottles of white wine in for your mother in law? And get a fancy alcohol free alternative for yourself? I can understand not wanting to have that conversation at this point in time. I’d be the same I think.
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Thank you so much for this. I don’t know why I’m actually tearing up reading it. Maybe it’s cause people like you and the TS community actually do care, and it’s heartwarming and inspiring.
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Good idea; or one of those little 4 packs!
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Yes thank you so much I have done that and I have all of those things written down. All of the reasons that I don’t drink. It does help to reflect on that and I felt so much better just a few days ago I had made it 24 days without alcohol but I slipped up and I just don’t really want to have alcohol in the house so it’s more about the dilemma of whether or not to buy wine for my mother-in-law or not I guess…
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Yeah that’s a pretty good idea… Thanks for the suggestion
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I understand…
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That’s a tricky one. Has your husband got any ideas how to approach the dinner? I’m not sure what I would do either. I’ve just cancelled everything in my diary for a while but it doesn’t solve the problem, it only puts it off for a while.
Hope you manage to sort something. I quite like the af idea actually, though I’d probably not say anything, your mil may not even notice.
Hope all goes well 
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Evening check in. Had a good day. My son is sick with the flu, so he stayed home from school with his dad, so I could go to work. Lately I have kept hearing from People that my face/skin looks so good. Ask me what I do, what make up I use. I know its because I quit alcohol. But Hey, I take that compliment 
How is everyone doing? I hope you all have a great day, and enjoy your weekend 
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This is my first attempt at a watercolor drawing. This is the style she wanted does it look water color? Tips are appreciated
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Checking in for the evening, spent the last hour riding out a pretty intense craving. I am now showered, pampered and in pjs ready for a relaxing evening with my tea (designed as a distraction, and meant I can’t leave the house as already in pjs). It was the perfect storm really, lovely birthday so all good thoughts, perfect excuse to celebrate. Really proud of myself for getting through it. 2 hours away from 55 days 
Have a lovely rest of the day everyone.
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It’s tough but I hope you’re able to stop before it goes too far. Yes it’s still day one, but sometimes you can’t just think in days you have to think in moments so I hope you can change this moment. It does count. You haven’t thrown it all away. It will be okay and you can start again right now, not tomorrow
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I hope you’re doing okay. Sorry to hear about the fight with your husband that can be such a trigger for sure. But of course you know drinking isn’t going to make any better, in fact it will just make it worse. Keep hanging on and let us know how you’re doing okay
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