The freedom thread ( continued ) Riding the rollercoaster of an alcohol free life!

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Adm1010

Hello all

This is a thread for people who have decided that life is much better without alcohol!🤩 These threads were started by @Drybird, and they have changed the lives of many people.

Some posters on these threads have been sober for a long time, and some are only just starting. We are a very friendly and inclusive bunch and we are always excited when someone new joins the thread. The only thing we ask is that our posters have given up alcohol completely. Talk of moderation can be triggering for some people, so this thread is not the right place for that (there are other moderation threads🙂).

We are a supportive welcoming bunch. No question is ever to “ silly “ and their is generally someone around if you are struggling

So just come here to chat or vent or check in . Whatever you need as you ride the rollercoaster of an alcohol free life smile

Thank you to @Adm1010 for hosting the last thread 💜

And here’s to the next 40 pages grin

@Breathmiller oh I do like a special glass to drink from I have a variety. I also like to add ice and a slice to drinks too, makes me feel a bit posh.

@BraveFaceScaredInside sorry to hear about your mum. Hope you find being AF and having a clear head helps with all that you will need to do right now.

Congrats on all the milestones reached - sorry I lost track of names but read through all the posts and it’s great to hear people marking the days, weeks and months as AF
Sending hugs to those struggling with work, health and family issues. Those having a hard time facing up to their feelings and sitting with difficult thoughts I hope it gets easier for you. I’ve had many gloomy hours going over issues and still find it tough some days. I know being AF I’m better off in many aspects of my life and have given myself permission to work through issues at a pace I can cope with.
Happy weekend

Checking in day 28 🙌

Will try and read through tomorrow all. Welcome to all new people

Happy weekend to you @AlloftheTime too 💜

Morning all,
Had too much Gordon's AF and had to get up at 3am!
I am not a sweet treat person so haven't commented on the sugar issues.
My nutracheck app monitors sugar and I am usually under the %.
92 days and it is getting easier.
Happy Sunday all.

Sorry for your loss @BraveFaceScaredInside

Morning savbunny I am in awe of your non sugar habit.

I have a dinner tomorrow night and am making the dessert. It's very hard to find a recipe that fits all the criteria. The drinking thing won't bother me but the non sugar thing is causing me stress. Why on earth do I feel pressured (my own pressure) to "join in" and eat and drink things I'd rather not put in my body? Quite odd really when you think about it.

thank you all for the condolences, sending to those who have also been through a loss.

Read a bit of Alcohol Lied To Me online, its so similar to Alcohol Explained........

Found myself drinking more tonics and sodas this week in a wine glass, trying to be kind to myself.

Sleeping is so much better now, and no late bad tempered mornings :)

I am so sorry for your loss @BraveFaceScaredInside. Thinking of you.

Huge congratulations @Breathmiller, 20 months is brilliant! You are an inspiration.

My 500 day bike is arriving tomorrow morning 😀 So in good time for Easter holiday rides with the girl.

DH has decided not to drink during the week. He's doing OK so far.

@BraveFaceScaredInside sorry for your loss.

Hi all! Tomorrow I will be two years sober😱🤩🥳 (Posting a day early as I’m going on holiday tomorrow!)

I cannot believe I have made it this far. When I quit drinking two weeks seemed like an eternity, never mind two months or two years!

I am so grateful for all the amazing posters on this thread (old and new) who have inspired and supported me in doing something I never thought I could achieve.

Every single aspect of my life has improved by giving up alcohol. Most notably my mental health (I am so much calmer and less anxious) but also my physical health, my career, my marriage, my relationships and my parenting!

Life still isn’t perfect but I am happy and I am so proud of myself.

If you are lurking on this thread, wondering if you should give up booze, I can only encourage you to give it a try. I never thought giving up alcohol was something I could do, or something that would improve my life so much, but it has been the best thing🤩🤩🤩

I used to feel scared at the prospect of never drinking again, but now I am excited and relieved by the thought of “forever”. I never have to drink again, yay!!!🤩😅

Still, I will remain vigilant and I will keep working on myself. @Breathmiller’s various monthly goals continue to inspire me and remind me that we can do so much more for ourselves than just “get sober”. We all deserve to be our happiest, healthiest selves!

Special thanks to @Drybird2020 for starting these threads and for supporting me from the very beginning. The kindness of strangers on this thread is so special.

Thank you all so much, you are all amazing😊

FANTASTIC and well done @BunniesBunniesBunnies.
One day I'm gonna be like you!!
Day 17 for me.

Thank you @horlicks4me!!! You are determined and you will get there! And when you do you will feel absolutely awesome!🤩 Keep you eyes on the prize and keep going!😀

@BunniesBunniesBunnies - huge respect you are so positive and grounded in your approach. Inspiring is an overused term but totally apt for you!
Two years is awesome 👏 🌟

@BunniesBunniesBunnies
Wow and congrats.
I am just starting to think like a non drinker.
We are away for a few days at the coast. That means fish and chips. I would have been plotting how much I could drink as not driving.
Good luck to us all.

Go Bunnnnnnnnnies! Happy Two Years Eve! That is brilliant. Thank you for all the support and encouragement on here. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Hello! Please can I join? Don't consider myself an alcoholic but I've always had a problematic relationship with drink. It makes me engage in risky behaviour when I'm hammered and even small amounts make me feel like crap mentally and physically. I find it hard to moderate so think it's easier just to quit.

I had a wake up call on Sat night as I was the most drunk I've been in about 7 years. Despite being in my 40s I behaved like a teenager. I almost endangered my relationship- we live together with two kids. It really scared me and made me realise that something needs to change. So here I am!

bunnies 🤩🥳
Fantastic!!! Massive congratulations to you. 2 years is such a huge achievement. And you have not only given yourself this gift but supported and hedld a whole lot of people along the way.
Thank you, thank you thank you. For all the handholding, kindness and wise words on these threads, it has been a huge part of me staying sober too.

Enjoy your holiday my friend.

Welcome smellywellywoo
I think a lot of us have a similar story. I don't use the word alcoholic either, but I have a difficult relationship with alcohol so prefer not to moderate. I know it feels a daunting step but it really is just a step at a time.

Read back, ask for help on tricky days and know you are making a change for the better.

It really is the best thing I have done and so glad to have taken that step and kept on these threads. So much wisdom and support from those in the early days to those like bunnies celebrating her 2 years.

@SmellyWellyWoo

Welcome from the 'fantom spanx flasher' aka SavBBunny.
We all have a night when we think oh God what did I do.
Lots of love and advice here.

Thank you everyone, it seems a great thread. ☺️

@SmellyWellyWoo Welcome 🙌 one day at a time ☺️

Also amazing name btw

Welcome@SmellyWellyWoo from someone who was stupid nearly 3 weeks ago because of alcohol.
It's tough but do-able.

Thanks all for the congrats😊😊😊 and welcome @SmellyWellyWoo! Your story sounds very familiar. You are in a good place here.