My little brother came through his surgery just fine. He is already doing well with his first day of recovery. I am glad I came. He still has a rough road ahead (chemo), but he is cheerful and positive. Corny jokes all around.
I haven't even wanted a drink, but I know myself. If I were at home I would be tempted. Last week, those three nights I just caved... that was bad. I felt awful. I'll be going back to work next week and that's a huge trigger. This could be a good pattern breaker for me if I keep myself in check when I get home.
Turquoise, that's a good feeling to not want all you poured and put it away.
Spiritwolf, that was really insightful of you to look hard at those feelings.
Marylizy, Camiol, thanks for your good thoughts. Roy, way to go, what a story.
Camiol, thoughts going out to you. Let us know how you're doing.
Ashley, those are very good questions and I want to form a plan. Tea will be a big part of it. I'm drinking a lot of it here at the hospital. Green tea until afternoon, then herb tea at night. No alcohol until Bob gets home. One glass or none while I'm cooking. A glass with dinner. Now I need a strategy for stopping and switching off to delicious herb tea. Hmm...
Camiol, I'm proud of you too. Those last days are hard. Let us know how you are doing.
I did the same last night. Had two drinks with my SIL and cousin. They went for a third and pressured me to join them. I did not. I said--oh, those were stronger than I thought-- and I did not want another drink was the best part.
Ashley, I am still working on strategies for that last part of the plan for when I get home. The switch back to tea after I have had a glass or two of wine. I need a new ritual for that.
My brother is safely home from the hospital. I am thankful the surgery is over but keeping to myself that I am apprehensive about what lies ahead for him. I am taking the long way home to visit friends, one of whom is grieving. It means more driving and a day's delay getting home, but that's okay.
I have stuck to my two drink limit every night. Another strategy I can think of for when I get home is to check in with you before I take a drink that goes beyond the limit. Thank you for your support!
It's Sunday and I hope for an up mood day for all of us.
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