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Very proud this morning. We went to our neighbors’ house for a small dinner gathering last night, we haven’t gotten together in a while. When we did before, we always drank a lot. I came in ready with my sober tools and it turns out…they are all taking a break from drinking. Only a couple of people had like 2 beers a piece, no one else drank. Even if all of them had been, I know I would have been fine. Great food and conversation! Had such a good time and went to bed sober. :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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That sounds like a lovely evening Kara! A proud moment indeed :hugs:

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Welcome BlankašŸ’“ I’m not much ahead of you in my sobriety days!! This community and AA have really helped me see a different way of life without substances, a quality life filled with gratitude, love and acceptance. The first few weeks were certainly the toughest but now I feel a real sense of peace. Not to say there aren’t gonna be bad days or temptations but like @Ccn31 Kara said thats when your toolkit comes in to play :heart::heart: just one day at a time and as one of my fellow AA cohorts says ā€œjust for today try to be happy.ā€ What about you any plans for holidays?

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Kara that is such good news!!! So happy that others in your life are seeing the benefits of slowing down and enjoying experiences sober. Love that for you :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: nothing beats great food and convos!!

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Thanks friend means so much :heartbeat:

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Thank you x your Big date… isnt it 31 October 2022? That would make you so much ahead of me :slight_smile: Anyway… yes I find being part of this community a blessing… now for the very first time I truly believe I can stay sober permanently… and I tried to do it so many times before… by myself

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Nothing much planned for Christmas, it will be nice and quiet… which is great, I still need my safety zone… New Years Eve travelling to spend 10 days with my family, I know it will be challenging, I am getting ready, I need to make it sober… xxx

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Quiet Christmas sounds lovely. We will be here to help if you need support on NYE. It is such an amazing feeling waking up on the New Year with no hangover and a complete recollection of the night before :heart:

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Ahhh I did try to get sober Oct 31st but it did not stick. I dunno how to edit this haha as you said I also did it without a program or honestly a true desire to quit at that point. I knew I would just be trying to limit which clearly did not work :kissing_heart: I have the allergy in the sense that once a take a drink I dunno if its gonna be 2 or 20. All bets are off and I’ve finally learned that’s no way to live. This time I’m working a program and leaning on others in a real and vulnerable (which is not my comfort zone) but that is where the growth happens!!

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You can click on your icon on top right and then click on the person image

Click on summary and then on the settings gear
Finally on profile. Here you will be able to edit the date :hugs:

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Thanks Jazzy I got to Settings but didnt click over to profile. Updated!! :slight_smile:

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Oh I’m glad I could help…took me a while to find as well :hugs:

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Wishing all of youu beautiful women a merry lil Christmas :christmas_tree: :sparkles: feels sooo good to celebrate it sober!!

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Merry Christmas my friends!! Busy and tired, but doing okay!!! Love to you guys!

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Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas :hugs:

@FaithHandley how are you doing Faith? Haven’t heard from you in a while.

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LADIES!
How are you doing my fellow female warriors?

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I always read all posted here but never participate. I am a woman of great strength but mostly silent to keep my environment peaceful. I have found a great confidence boost in sobriety. I can and have achieved personal goals I never knew possible. I have proclaimed I am not a leader but a fantastic support for all I follow and respect.

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Hi everyone. Long time no talk. Just wanted to check in. Hope all you amazing ladies are doing ok

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Omg!!! You have been missed! How are you doing? Great to see you posting :blush:

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Hanging in there @JazzyS :blush: - I know I need to bring this thread back!! :sparkling_heart:

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