The freedom thread ( continued ) Riding the rollercoaster of an alcohol free life! Alcohol support for those wanting to give up drinking

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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 @WendyWagon for hosting the last thread 💜

Here’s to the next 40 pages

And thank you for the support
It's so unbelievably helpful

Here's to a happier, healthier, sober 2023!

Hello all you amazing people! Happy sober 2023! I’ve made a new thread as we’re nearly at the end of this one😃 I hope that’s okay!

See you on the new thread!

www.mumsnet.com/talk/alcohol_support/4709778-the-freedom-thread-continued-a-thread-for-people-who-wanting-to-enjoy-an-alcohol-free-life-everyone-welcome

Thanks for the shiny, new thread Bunnies.

Happy New Year, I feel ever so virtuous this morning and it wasn't at all difficult to be AF last night.

Hi everyone old and new. I'm returning...
I'm sure some of you suspected that my wobble had become a crash and you were right. I'm not proud and stepped away from the thread for a while, partly because of embarrassment. I've learned some positive things though and hope to be back for good now, solidly and dependably.

These are the things I have (re)learned...

Alcohol makes me feel crap. It drains my spirit, makes me doubt my very being and makes me act like a fool. I become loud, argumentative and silly. It doesn't help my popularity or give me more friends - they're all drunk too and won't remember or care about our alcohol fuelled confidences in the morning. Also, if I need alcohol to help me with those friendships they're not real. I'm lucky to have some really special people in my life, I don't need to seek out any others. Real friendships aren't forced or eased by drink.
When I drink, I eat too much.
I hate hangovers and am a real baby when I've got a headache the next day. It ruins the day for me and for the people I want to be with. Alcohol stops me being present and removes me from the people I love. I love waking up with a clear head on a lovely day.

I did however have a completely AF Christmas by virtue of the fact I was working. It was lovely. I'm was on nights so snatched bits of the day between naps but had a wonderful, glowy, content couple of days with lots of love and laughter. I'm taking that memory with me.

Since trying to be AF I have been on holiday, gone to dinner, spent time with family and navigated part of Christmas. I've done all those things completely sober. I have been challenged and I have successfully stayed off the drink. Those are big wins. I'm focusing on those.

Happy New Year to all of you - thanks for having me back!

Hello to everyone or anyone (please) on this thread. I have, over the last month, relapsed after 13 years of sobriety. The guilt and shame is unbearable. The devil has somehow persuaded me that the odd drink wont hurt but I have slipped from thinking I was getting away with it to making a idiot of myself in front of all. I am back to the bad old days and need your support.

@Whodatdare we are over on new thread. Come and join us. WW.