The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread! Part 4

mumofboys_2

jo1972 wrote: »

He's a bit too dense for all that :rotfl:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

If all else fails - iron! At least it will keep your mind of things and your hands busy - if you know what I mean!?!?

jo1972

mumofboys wrote: »

If all else fails - iron! At least it will keep your mind of things and your hands busy

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

I think I'd rather go running :rolleyes:

Right, I'm off to pick OH up :eek:

I'll try and get on later and let you know how scared I am

Thanks for all the support today you lot :kisses3:

xx

barshamhillbilly

mumofboys wrote: »

What's a GBGV?

Do you know - I have wrestled a goat - in order to milk it, and I have caught my own dinner. Do I get hillbilly creds?;)

MOB

Hi MOB
Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen - a picture of ours on Mrs BHB's blog http://scattysmallholder.wordpress.com/

Here's what they look like when they are not scruffy and covered in straw - http://www.kennels.co.uk/Hound/Basset%20Griffon%20Vendeen,%20Grand.html

100 hillbilly creds awarded ..... Maximum points :T
xx
Andy

graemecarter

jo1972 wrote: »

Ok, so I'm back :cool:

well done Jo1972
Sounds like it went well, and you were honest.
Fessing up to those close to us is not easy, but it is necessary.

I struggle being honest with myself and other people - my natural instinct is to not tell the truth (even for minor things). A lot of it is a fear of not being liked/loved, so I say things to please people. That is dishonest, both to them and myself.
I try and live as honesty as possible now - being honest with people, and also with myself.
I could justify bad behaviour to myself (I am having a drink because I deserve it, I had a tough day, I had a good day, it's ABC's birthday etc etc) but that is dishonest. I was having a drink because I wanted to drink!!
I now look at my actions closely, and especially at my motivations. Am i doing this because of XYZ, or am I really honestly doing it because of LMN? etc etc

Makes life easier in the long run, though it can be uncomfortable. Life is not always easy, and being sober, not burying feelings and not running away from problems, means that part of sobriety is learning to live with being uncomfortable. However, without booze getting in the way, you get through these uncomfortable periods quickly, and with your dignity intact as you have been honest.

Good luck my darling - you are a nice person, be nice to yourself.

barshamhillbilly

jo1972 wrote: »

Oh you and BHB will get on like wildfire

Can I ask, was the goat in your shower? BHB has a problem with goats in his shower sometimes :rotfl:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

ETA: and ducklings in the en-suite wash basin, and goat kids in the bed, piglets in the living room, and lambs in the kitchen and a sheep in the car !!

mumofboys_2

barshamhillbilly wrote: »

Hi MOB
Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen - a picture of ours on Mrs BHB's blog http://scattysmallholder.wordpress.com/

Here's what they look like when they are not scruffy and covered in straw - http://www.kennels.co.uk/Hound/Basset%20Griffon%20Vendeen,%20Grand.html

100 hillbilly creds awarded ..... Maximum points :T
xx
Andy

They look great. Thanks for the creds! Love the idea of a smallholding, but also appreciate how much work you have to put in. I admire that.

MOB

geranium72

welcome mumof boys - I am new here but already feel at home - they are a bit mad but wonderful too!

Jo - have a hug - hope it all goes well tonight - honesty is the best policy

barshamhillbilly

geranium72 wrote: »

- they are a bit mad

I don't know what you mean

DEBTMONKEY1A

Well...done my 7 days AF...going to have 2 glasses of wine (deliberatly did not buy spirits in supermarket)......but still SIX DAYS OF MY 21 DAY TARGET AF so pleased!

TIME2GROWUP_2

DEBTMONKEY1A wrote: »

Well...done my 7 days AF...going to have 2 glasses of wine (deliberatly did not buy spirits in supermarket)......but still SIX DAYS OF MY 21 DAY TARGET AF so pleased!

evening all... I have to say DM this post confused me completely... done 6 days out of 21, 7 days af... as long as you know where you are with it... poor miss piggy, I don't envy you trying to keep up with it all....

:hello:to mumofboys, no boys (of the small variety..) here, just the one girlie.. will be back to chat later.. Good Luck Jo.... xx

Hugs to all.