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Congratulations @beehappy such an amazing achivement. Keep at it. I hope to join you there soon. Second real attempt. Can’t wait to get back to 100!

Hey @takingabreak. I got – A happier hour by Rebecca Weller. Caroline Knapp Drinking a love story. Drunkard, Blackout and Lily Allen story. One down. Four to go 😀

So sorry to hear you are feeling down. I’m
Sure thecsession on Monday will help and until then just focus on the massive achievement so far. 80 days is huge! Things would feel a whole lot worse if you was drinking. Thinking of you xx

So sorry for your loss @agirl a dog is part of the family . Thinking of you xx

Stay strong @timidwarrior. You got this! X

Amazing!

Sorry to hear this @oceania, well done for fighting the urge despite it being strong as in sure you would feel a lot worse now if you hadn’t. We all have bad days. Hope you are feeling better now but if not it’s a new day tomorrow xx

That’s absolutely amazing @malibustacey you should be so proud of yourself xx

Haha I want to change mine too as doesn’t make complete sense and out of date but @robynb that is very amusing. You should keep that even if it gets fixed 😀

Sorry to hear you are having a rough time today @timidwarrior. I got some af bubbles for Christmas Day and was pretty pointless although the drink with fuzz in a wine glass did help as others were drinking around me. Key thing is it stopped you getting the real thing. Focus on that and congratulate yourself on it. Tomorrow is a new day and hopefully you will feel a big better. I had a terrible day yesterday but definite improvement today. Stay strong you can do this and it’s worth it xxx

Amazing @soberheart so lovely to hear you had a great break. I’m right behind you Day 28 here xxx

It’s ok to feel sad and have a lie in @sober4real like others say sounds like you have awareness around it. Sometimes we have to sit and enjoy this time and not give ourselves a hard time for it xx

Lovely post @saoirse xx

Trust @lowadown that drinking will make everything so much worse. You will not be able to think clearly to make rationale decisions which is important right now but also if you drink it won’t just be knew it will go on and on and on xx

Great post @morgan. I also picked up on that comment from@beehappy. This is so important to me. Alcoholic father here and I grew up seeing that drinking tovexcess was the norm andxwau to deal with things. Desperate for my kids not to see/think this and to use other strategies. Breaking the cycle truly is the most important thing we can do…..

Sounds absolutely amazing @rosey x

Congratulations @annec what an amazing achievement. Hope to follow in your footsteps xx

Thanks @soberstylist so true, it literally is only the first few that’s fun and then complete nightmare. Good thoughts to hagevin your head! X

Thank you @jocord for sharing your story. So true that after a few months there will be no ammunition for a fight. I need to give it that and get my head straight. Once I go back to work in feb and the gym I’ll hopefully get some more structure and positivity. I suspect our story will be different as he takes no responsibility for his behaviour however despite how I feel making an impulse decision right now is not the right thing. Just wish he wasn’t so mean. Thank you for your kind words xx

Thanks @morgan for such a lovely message. You are right today has been tough but the responses I have got have made me feel that little bit better. My children are 4.5 and 8months. I have my mum but no one else really she is great but also suffers with depression and also as she is so close to the situation it’s hard. She is just telling me to walk away but I just don’t feel strong enough yet I need to get myself in a better place first so I can be rational. Thanks again xx

Thank you @01oceanbreeze I’m sure you are right once I am more solid it will all work it’s way out one way or another (hopefully) xx

Thanks @agirl good advice

Thanks @agirl he would never go to counseling he doesn’t think his behaviour is an issue which to be honest is half the problem I’m the first place!

Thank you for saying that @saoirse I’m in Sydney . They do have something similar but it’s only part funded so still $100 out of pocket for each session. I think I will go back I’ll just have to wait a bit xx

Thank you @oceania I think you are right I need to get straight and stronger and then decide xx

Thanks @malibustacey things have been bad for quite a while but I think when I was drinking because I was so down on myself and always shameful/regretful I think tolerated too much. I really don’t know what to do. I’ve had enough but I’m at a crossroads and think I need to be stronger before I do anything rash xx

Thanks @timidwarrior for sharing. That is very brave and I think I need to think about what I really want. I just need to try and get a bit stronger first I think. My kids are 4.5 and 8months xx

Thanks for the message @timidwarrior I did used to see a great guy after my dad died and I would like to go back but just literally can’t afford it right now. I do think it would help so maybe once back at work in February. Even though the urge to drink is strong I do feel solid that I won’t as I really need a clear straight head right now and know from past experience I’m better without it

Hey @runningirl just read your post. I literally just posted about how my marriage is a mess and I feel so stuck. I think what you have done is very brave. Interested if you don’t mind me asking how you decided. Not sure you will even know how to answer that but I also have 2 young kids and feel like there is no way out. Congrats on 9 months that’s amazing!! Xx

Well done @clairet for coming back. I’m the same. Day 22. After 8months sober I unsuccessfully tried TJ moderate and it took me nearly a year to start again after several mess ups. Onwards and upwards . Hoping to have learnt my lesson this time. We can do this! X

Well done @01oceanbreeze that’s amazing! I feel the same at the moment and hope it stays that way. I’ve got some af bubbles for Xmas day so I don’t feel left out xx

@camelia01 😀 one day at a time. Day 19 here

Haha 😂 @sunshinestace

Yes do everything to not let it go @sunshinestace. I got to 150 days and then messed it all up. Feels harder this time round after many false starts and mess ups! Xx

Ah shame at @01oceanbreeze. I was up that way not too long ago. If I am again I’ll let you know and do the same if you come to Sydney xx

Congrats on day 25. It’s ajacing how good you feel once you get past the first couple of weeks. Keep strong xx

Welcome @davmo 😀

Maybe I’ll come visit at some point next year @enzedgirl 😀

@01oceanbreeze Haha I know right! I have 2 small kids so trying to fit as much in as I can but surrounding yourself in the beginning is the best way xx

Good on you @01oceanbreeze. I completely understand wanting to have something to tell people especially in this first difficult part. First time round I done the 100 day sober challenge with belle check out http://www.tiredofthinkingaboutdrinking.com I still get daily emails/stories come through from her. She also does inspiring one minute messages. I’ve found being connected with her really helpful. Another tool to help maybe xx

Well done! Amazing. I’m here second official attempt too can’t wait to get back to 100 days

Congratulations @samartee on 100 and pursuing your dream. It’s amazing what you can do sober 😀