Today I traveled to the island with family as I often do. As soon as the beach wind hit my hair the urge to drink was horrible. Stopped at the 1st store and grabbed a mineral sparkling water that helped. Then my family took me a beach bar. EVERYONE was drinking, dancing, singing and having fun. The urge got stronger so I went to the bar and got another sparkling water and took my children out to the beach to play and bud san castles. Before I knew it we left that bar and we out for dinner. It was so damn hard but I did it! I overcame and I did not give in. My daughter looked at me and said, “Mommy I’m proud of you.” I broke down crying from.joy because I didn’t even realize she may be thinking I would give in. Her opinion and words matter most. I am so glad I stood my ground against alcohol!
Ah this story pulled my heart strings . I hope your daughters words of being proud help u through each day . Holidays can be tough times but think of how fresh u will feel each morning when u r soba and got your daughter. Aa meetings they are a great way to meet soba friends and have people around us to help with recovery x
Ahhhhh this melted my heart,you sure should be proud yourself and tbh that scenario will make way for strength and understand that this all is possible,if we dig deep.xx
That! 
My children are one of the reasons why I quit (one of many reasons). 2 weeks before my day 1 my daughter said to me: “mom, I liked you more sober” (I was sober for 5 years before).
That was an eye opener to me.
More then 1 year sober now, let’s do this 
Oh my goodness.
You fought through so many triggering situations in the day and came out on top.
Well done!!!
TBH, I am still no sure how I would have held up in that situation 
(Day 15)
Your daughter is proud of you and so is an army of people on here 
This is awesome, your girl is by your side. She has your back.
There is no shame in removing yourself from any situation that is going to hinder your journey.
This is your sobriety.
Absolutely beautiful! Truly their words can make us better 
I am so happy for you.
Thanks everyone for all the encouraging words, love and support. I can’t even fully express how much it means to be able to come on here and receive so much support. I’m a few hours away from 7 day, 1 whole week! I am extremely relieved that I have been able to overcome so many triggers this weekend. It was NOT easy BUT I did it praise the Lord. I am praying for many more weeks of sobriety.
That has to be tough. I could not imagine having to go.to a bar. I went grocery shopping today and walked through the aisles and came across beer and that was difficult. Keep surrendering. Take care.
Well done for your first week sober! 
Overcome triggers make you stronger to defeat a new one. I still have cravings now and then despide my 1year sober. But knowing how to deal with them and also knowing I’ve did it many times makes it easier. So keep on stringing those sober days, it will become easier! If you have cravings you can use H.A.L.T It’s explained at the picture below.
