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12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 557

I understand you.

I had so many things happening to me today, but I caved in and now I regret it so much, I am wondering what I could have done to go over that stressful day and the only thing that came to my mind was to grab a bottle.

Well... tomorrow I will be as much stressed and I might have a headache as a bonus.... Keep strong Turquoise!

You are doing well and after about a month, those cravings will be a thing of the past

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 409

I am almost through the 8th day of my 4-week sobriety challenge. Very tough today. If I had wine in the house right now, I would drink it. Maybe I just need some ibruprofin....

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 557

I like your new avatar...

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 557

Good way of thinking PJ. You sound like you are the one getting in control, not the booze or your environment. Keep it up!!

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 234

Hi Vincenza,

I have not been totally alcohol free, I have my moments. I'm finding the more importance I put on myself, who I am, where I want to go I don't necessarily feel the need to drink.

I have put so much importance behind what people are thinking about me, what are they saying about me, I've basically locked myself into a mobile prison cell. Walking through life, day by day, feeling worthless and use less.

I digested all of these hateful words from people I started to believe they were true. As if I held absolutely no value to anything. After eating/digesting a type of food you absolutely despise, you get tired of it and want to change direction. I'm changing a direction and I'm not going to stop.

I have the upper hand on the battle FINALLY, and I'm not quitting until I'm the victor.

I'm tired of dealing with my brainwashed cognitive behaviour trying to kick me down when I know otherwise. I welcome it to keep kicking me, but I'm getting stronger and stronger and eventually be the one doing the kicking.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1853

Hi PJ,

I also remember the black out that occurred in 2003. It's true, I also remarked how there were no 'strangers' that evening - everyone came together as a community to share whether it was offering up their homes, meals, music etc..

How do you relate to this event now? How does it affect your relationships with people or, more importantly, with you quest to be alcohol-free?

Vincenza, Health Educator

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 234

*no knowledge

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 234

well I certainly haven't found another way that has worked.

I get reminded, fairly often how terrible of a person I am because I drink. Theses statements conflict in my mind as I follow, since I was a child "the Golden Rule"

and aftert countless hours since I was 5, now 27, what's wrong with me, what's wrong with me. It's bull****.

Majority of those who put people down have know knowledge of that persons hardships. I'm a little bit tired of society, as I find it corrupt.

There was a black out in the summer of 2003, and everything was dark. People had street barbeques to salvage the food they bought, everyone was uniting. When the lights came back on, everyone went back inside and the doors were shut. It feels a bit strange for me.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1853

Keep up the fight PJ! Wonderful words to stick by. Whenever you feel down, re-read your post - it is certainly inspiring!

Vincenza, Health Educator

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 112

:) Amen! Well said. We are all handed different cards, and we have to accept what we get. AND we must always keep in mind what makes us important, unique and worth-while individuals based on what we've been given:)

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