I’m pleased to say I’ve survived a night out in London. Arrived at 11am with wife. Had a great day, seen Take That, not my usual music, but you know, the wife……
No booze…..it’s 12.20am.sat in bed with a cuppa……yummy.
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That’s a successful fun evening! So happy for you. Another day won 
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Hope you enjoyed our very hot city 
I did. I live in the south east anyway so used to the heat but don’t visit London often. I’m from the North East originally, moved here after graduating for employment.
Still going okay though….5 weeks no booze and feeling good. I do have my stressful days but i get to bed tired, sober and sleepy!
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In the north visiting family with kids. Bit bored and I know what I’d normally be doing but avoiding the pub .. some encouragement would help!
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Great job in coming here for encouragement and suppor.
If the weather is nice, can you get out for a walk. Are you close to the beach?
Enjoy time with kids - play games (physical outdoors type or boardgames).
Tye pub has nothing of value to offer. You are doing an awesome job. Utilize your tools to keep you on track! I also spend time reading threads here to remind myself of what I’m on this journey and what hell is waiting if I go back. Keep showing up for yourself 
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Thank you @jazzys. That is very kind. Yes I’m a 5 minute drive from the coast and it’s beautiful. More family members have arrived and more kids so running riot!!! Keeping my head down and just chatting nonsense.
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Lovely that you are that close to the coast.
Chatting nonsense can be a good distraction but can also be draining. Remember it’s ok to take time out for yourself if you need it.
Have something refreshing and non alcoholic to drink in hand. Will help with the socializing
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Had a strange day with lots of kids about. Been okay but they are young and don’t hold a concept of injuring themselves. My kids are teens now so easier to be with. My mum took my boys to cinema I shopped with wife. Didn’t do much, bit boring had a few cuppas and cakes!
Avoided the booze (didn’t really think about it, wife mentioned it but we didn’t act on it) and now it’s approaching bed time…..
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that is the best news! Sweet dreams - tomorrow is a new day and you will face it sober
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Keep going 
strong! Get them feet in the sand.
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You know what I’ve realised about the drinking I did. It was due to boredom. I’m sure of it. I have no plans for today, other than a bit of washing, football later (8pm) and that’s it.
My mind went back to, okay let’s go to the pub….and that’s that.
I’d get myself up. Do you few jobs needed doing get ready and hit the pub. Few beers in then a bottle or 2 of wine when I leave a few hours later then continue at home.
I don’t have friends, 1 in the North East where I’m from but I live in the south now. We’ve stayed in touch on WhatsApp but never get to meet. No friends in the south. None, so if I did go drinking I’m alone.
A very strange life when you write it all down. Not looking for sympathy but a bit crap really.
I’m lucky I have a great family, but teenage boys so don’t see a lot of them either!
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