The Giving Up/ Cutting Down alcohol support thread - number 13

grassgirl

Declaring 17th day also.

Still not feeling more awake though, not used to these work shifts

graemecarter

BHB wrote: »

16/31 Please Shaggy

So nearly caved tonight :eek: Had beer bottles in my hand in Mr T's.

Put them back and got some lime cordial and fizzy water instead :A

Must steer clear of the beer aisle in future

BHB

Well done BHB. Another battle won.

I am only speaking for myself here: I don't go down the dog food aisle because I don't have a dog, and I don't go down the wine/beer aisle because I don't want to drink.

If I need something and it's at the end of the aisle, then I'll go down it, but otherwise I try not to go down it. I have no business there.

This is my experience only. I am not in any way telling you what to do but just saying what my reality is.

Have good weekends people.

BHB

graemecarter wrote: »

I am only speaking for myself here: I don't go down the dog food aisle because I don't have a dog, and I don't go down the wine/beer aisle because I don't want to drink

I know, I know ......:o

I was going to get some AF beer, then Mr T distracted me with some lager offers :eek:

Have now decided that even AF beer is a bad choice as its such a small stepping stone....

Thanks GC - wise words as always


17/31 please Shaggy

Honey_Bear

18/31 please, Shaggy.

Chardonnay

12/19 please Shaggy.

Everyone seems to be doing so well - well impressed!

graemecarter

Honey_Bear wrote: »

This will pass, but my sobriety isn't just about me - it's affecting our relationship with new realisations.

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Speaking for myself, my drinking affected me and others around me, as does my sobriety.

The dynamics of some relationships changed forever.
I was the one who changed, not other people, so I don't blame people for carrying on in the same vein as they always have.

I agree with you about seeing things (like relationships) in a new light. For me, it makes my sober journey an enlightening one. Some things I see I don't always like, but I need to accept I was the one who has changed, not others. Communication was key, because others didn't know what I was thinking or feeling unless I told them. They assumed I was exactly the same, just that I didn't drink.

Lovely posting HB - I always enjoy your posts and your score is amazing.:T

satchmo1

17/31 AFDs for last night.


Had a really lovely afternoon with a house full of extended family - two aunties, an uncle, two cousins, plus mum and sister.


Sister told me off for not ringing her when I'm stressed about mum. If I rang her whenever I'm stressed I'd never be off the phone. I told mum that I'd set her hair in rollers before her visitors, and usually she'd be up and wash her hair by about 9am. Yesterday, mum didn't emerge from the bathroom until 11.30... I wanted to go food shopping before the visitors arrived after 1pm. I was fair fizzing.


In the end the visitors didn't arrive until well after 2pm, but stayed until 6pm. Thankfully, I'd prepared dinner in advance.

BlueDaisy

Friday and Saturday to add so 13/27 for me please

PennySaving

15/30 please Shaggy.

debjay

18/31 for tonight please. It's got a bit quieter on here this weekend. Hope everyone is doing ok.