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Pretty certain any questions you have have been covered at least once.
With regards to what we see around us…
It’s always going to be there so unfortunately all we can do is just accept it and learn to ignore it.
I know at first it is really hard, but the sooner we do just accept it the sooner we can move on.
I found it a big part of my recovery, because it really did move me forward in my understanding of how I understand my relationship with alcohol.
Helped to change my mindset knowing that there is absolutely nothing we can do about it except moan. And that’s a waste if perfectly good energy that can be put to good use somewhere else in our live journey.
@Journey1 I am finding the same thing about shows and music. Suddenly there are SO many alcohol references or people drinking. I’m taking a break from tv right now for a bit. Good luck today with the training!! Have you squatted??
@Sunsw686 Ienjoy the elliptical. I have one but i haven’t making an awful squeaky sound and I gotta get hubs to fix it. If you want to grab a copy of the book I think we’ll be ready to start next week. Stay strong!! Keeping busy is good for the mind! @Maria Wow!! What a day you have ahead of you! Happy birthday!!! Hooray for cake!!! I hope everything goes really well for you with your aunt and dad today. Remember, you are worth something. You are a valuable soul. You can make it!
We’d love for you to join and Alcohol Experiment. Can you order the book?
@AnonymousD I’m glad to hear you made it and flexed your sober muscle too! Have you squatted today?!
@JoW_95 Come on in!! This group is extremely supportive. I think you will find what you are looking for. We are getting ready to read through The Alcohol Experiment together. Wanna grab the book and join?
@RosaCanDo Welcome!! Your story sounds a lot like mine. We’re ex military, moved 6 times in 9 years and had three kids along the way. Talk about losing your support system. I turned to alcohol to help numb out all the feelings. I think you will find what you are looking for in this group. They have been amazing so far! Thanks for ordering the book!! I’m excited to get this started!! And when you feel cravings, plug in here! I had an awful hour last night but posting here helped me get though it. There is always someone around to help.
I’m so thankful for everyone who helped me through last night. I feel amazing this morning. Got the workout done, squats completed, kids off to school and ready for the day! I’ve planned for friends to come over Saturday but I’m not worried about wanting to drink at all. The wife is 7 months pregnant so we’ll be sober buddies together! What do you all have planned this weekend?!
This may trigger- if it does let me know and I can move to a private chat…
I’m taking a 5 day certification to be an end of life doula. It’s a personal interest for me (given gaps in healthcare) and I can use those skills to support family and friends. It’s about providing support and comfort for someone who knows they will pass (elderly, terminally ill) and also their family through the more human aspects vs medical. Creating legacy projects, guided meditation, exploring their wishes for being at home or in the hospital, who they want to be there… down to scented candles, kind of lighting, etc.
I know it might sound morbid but I feel like I have the skills, personality, etc to be that person for someone.
Imade it through dinner with girlfriends last night! Started at 6:30 didn’t head home until almost 10. I brought my non alcoholic beverage with me. Thankfully they drink red wine (I like white) so I really wasn’t tempted. Today will be harder as I frequently go 2 days without alcohol. I’ll be reading here a lot today!
We are expecting spring-like weather before a week of dreary rain, so some time outside is in order. I’m probably going to cook corned beef and cabbage and carrots, yum! Hubby is gonna grill out on Sunday for dinner and week’s meal prep, which is a big trigger, it’s always been beers and BBQ hand in hand…but I believe I’ve got this.
I’m only starting day 3. When I was trying to cut down on alcohol, I bought some non alcoholic beer. I poured it in a glass with a lime. It made me feel like part of the party, but no guilt.
I really enjoy ginger beer, it’s non alcoholic but the ginger has a kind of “zip” to it. I don’t know how else to describe it. Almost a spicy bite. It has helped me take the edge off the craving.
What a wonderful gift at the end of life!! Helping people transition from life is a blessing and helping their families as well is so important. None of us are getting out of here alive, so having open conversations and honoring and respecting our journeys is such a gift.
Hey all, I am doing shitty. think my brainconcosion is worse than i thought. this morning walking the dow I fainted again. sat down in the gras to prevent from falling but the happy dog thought it was a game so he ran as fast as he could across the field and landed on my nose with his head… now i think i might also have broken my nose. pain gets worse with the minute… pfff Even I can not beleive my life at the moment… and I am part of it already for quite a time now next to the fact that I saw my aunt for first in realy long time I did not even receive a call from my brother and sister for my birthday. every year it hurts again… So today I struggle… and maybe accept it seen the fact that I survived so far
I have been drinking it a couple of times at social dinners and so, but people tend to stay away from it completely since they say it may trick them to suddenly want to drink normal beer.
Hooray for cake!!! 
I hope everything goes really well for you with your aunt and dad today. Remember, you are worth something. You are a valuable soul. You can make it!
