The Giving Up/ Cutting Down alcohol support thread - number 11

*Mari*

Just quickly popping quickly in to say AF dinner was a a complete success so am declaring day 3 AF.

Have a fab night everyone,

Mari xx

idristhedragon

Hi all! Well done Crazymum so proud of you. Everyone else is doing brilliantly too. THis thread does truly rock
Well after my AF Friday night (still polishing that halo) yesterday I had some wine. We bought steak for tea and while I was cooking husband went off to get some coal and said "shall I get some wine then or what?" I actually really fancied a glass- didnt NEED it, wasnt using it as a crutch, just fancied some wine with my steak. SO I had a couple of glasses and went to bed happy and in control
Today I had a meeting 10-1.30 and then went to inlaws for lunch.There was a bottle of red and a bottle of white on the table and I had 2 glasses of red with my meal. After dinner we were sat and Father in law offered me a port- I didnt want one!! Now you have to realise that my (Irish) in laws have a very well stocked drinks cabinet and like to provide! My usual sunday afternoon there would be spent trying to sink as much free and posh booze as I could. I had one glass of white wine and then stopped. There was about 3/4 a bottle of (posh) white wine left and normally Id have hinted until I was given it to take home but I DONT WANT IT !! I have come home and had a cuppa, and I feel SO in control. My journey isnt about totally stopping, I just need to find that stop button and not get to a headspace where drinking is a need not a want. I want to do 4 for the SNC this week please and then am away with work next weekend Fri-Sun and my manager said she always takes wine so I will have a few but I am so glad I am in control so much more and dont have toworry about being a drunken [EMAIL="tw@t"]!!!!!![/EMAIL] in front of my colleagues !!

evilsquid1603

fakeplastictwee wrote: »

Oh yes, and today's good news, is that today I recieved a cheque which will pay off the last of my overdraft, so when I've paid that in, it clears, and I cancel my overdraft facility, I'll be debt free. Don't want to shout about it too much though.

well done! :T I'm a LONG way off debt free got a student loan and professional development loan looming over me atm. hoping no more alcohol will help me save some money to pay them off.

mackeroo

Hi Everyone
Wasnt Af yesterday as was having a girly day with best friend which i really enjoyed but am AF this eve so Shaggy can i have 6 AF please.
I had planned this eve to write on here about some of my reflections ive had today about my 1 year journey on here but im way too tired (had a terrible nights sleep last night!) but i will post later on in the week.
Have a good week everyone, stay strong and be kind to yourself x

fakeplastictwee

I still have my student loan but I'm not counting that yet as I'm a low earner. Will look into paying some off once I qualify and start to get some piano tuning jobs though.

dprovan

another AF for me tonight please shaggy.

thanks

yellowmonkey

fakeplastictwee wrote: »

Oh yes, and today's good news, is that today I recieved a cheque which will pay off the last of my overdraft, so when I've paid that in, it clears, and I cancel my overdraft facility, I'll be debt free. Don't want to shout about it too much though.

Shout all you can. Well done :T:T

PriceySOS

5 please, Shaggy, thanks

So many positive vibes on this thread at the moment!

I've been unbelievably sensible with my wine drinking this weekend, so feeling fit and ready for the week.

Beck7 - we could be twins, my bday is on Friday!

Have a great week, everybody!

ForeverHopeful_3

4 for the SNC please

I haven't been doing well. Too tired and grumpy to get into it tonight. But do feel up to the challenge this week :j

Have loved reading the posts today. Reminds me why I am here ((hugs))

fakeplastictwee

yellowmonkey wrote: »

Shout all you can. Well done :T:T

Well I may do a bit more when it's cleared must remember I'm not suddenly rich now though!