The Freedom Thread (continued) - A thread for people wanting to enjoy an alcohol free life. Everyone welcome!

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This is a thread for people who want to live an alcohol free life! These threads were started about three years ago by @DryBird2020 and they have been a continued source of support for people at all stages of sobriety. Whether you are one day, one month or one year sober - You are welcome! The only thing we ask if that you have committed to stopping drinking when you join the thread (as talk to drinking or moderation may be triggering to some of our posters).

My name is @Bunnies and I am almost 1000 days sober, in no small part thanks to this amazing supportive community. I hope to see many new and old posters on this thread!

Happy sober 2023 all!

Hiya gang! Happy sober Saturday to you all 😘 just dropping by to say hi. Still going strong here, I hope you are all doing well. Home alone this weekend and getting some DIY done on the new house.. amazing what you am an achieve with a clear head.

That sounds promising @WendyWagon?!
@Gymspiration welcome and well done! Your story sounds familiar, I recognise many of those feelings within myself as well. Now nearly 3 years sober and couldn’t be happier! Keep going with the sober streak and of course feel free to post here👍

@WendyWagon that's shit luck my lovely! I'm so sorry to hear that. BUT these things happen for a reason so don't you dare give up hope. Much love to you my beautiful one. xx

Morning everyone! Enjoying my coffee on my 100th day sober. Didn’t know if I could get this far and now I know it’s both possible and that I’m not missing anything!!
All you gym lovers are making me think a good long walk would be nice this morning. My exercise routine has been messed up with work, travel and bugs but time to get back on track. Fingers crossed on the house @WendyWagon !!!

Good to see you @rockingbird

Crossing everything for you on the house @WendyWagon

100 days is epic @Shanster !

@Shanstercongrats 100 days is fab. Your skin will be great, the internals will be much improved too.
Thank you all for positive vibes.

Congratulations on 100 days @Shanster massive achievement!!

whoop whoop 🙌 @Shanster amazing to have come 100 days. The goals get further apart but so much easier and feel more attainable from now on.

@WendyWagon sounds like a plan for breakfast to me. Need to get through half term though 😬

Congrats @Shanster!
Hello @rockingbird 👋

Thanks everyone! It’s DS2’s birthday party tonight, and I volunteered to drive all the kids home and then pick up DD1 and all her pals from another party. This would not have been possible in the old days!!!

Congratulations @Shanster it really is a wonderful milestone.

I think it was around the 100 day mark I finally stopped moaning and really started to feel the benefits (actually had a trip to the bunny field and everything!!)

Does anyone have experience of alcoholism in older people? My mum is struggling with the loss of my Dad and we are concerned about her drinking. I couldn't get hold of her last night or this morning and when my niece went round she was drunk and still going. She's currently being seen for memory stuff so wondering if they can refer her somewhere.

Good morning all.
@Newmum738 i don't have any experience of late onset alcoholism but you could phone your mum's doctor. I did this for my younger brother years ago. I just said I wanted them to be aware. They were receptive to me giving them the information. Another avenue could be your mum's local priest. I find them surprisingly knowledgeable. They are there for everyone not just their 'flock'. Even if your dad was not a member of their congregation they will be aware of their passing. Ring them up. All help is useful. Good luck.

@Newmum738 Good morning - my goodness that sounds tough. My dad was an alcoholic but I never actually saw him drunk. My mum is 73 and a functioning alcoholic. Sadly lots of experience with alcoholics - my ex husband was one too .... but not much advice. Plenty of support and listening is the best I offer my mum ... but she doesn't see her drinking as a problem. Has your mum admitted that she is an alcoholic? Until she does I don't think she can get better.

Thanks @WendyWagon. Both my parents are catholic and the church has been no help at all, even when Dad was in hospital and after when we were organising the funeral. I'm beyond disappointed with them given that my parents have been practicing catholics for nearly 90 years!!

My mum certainly won't admit there is an issue but is now lying to cover up so that doesn't seem like a good sign to me!!

Morning everyone (just!).

I dreamt I drank last night and was so annoyed with myself when I woke up!

Tomorrow will be my 100th day sober. I'm also off to Butlins for half term but that won't break my dry streak!

Went to the gym for a class this morning which was fun. And hit a milestone weight wise which I've been chasing for a while now. So a great day so far even if it started badly!

Well done @Shanster ! 100 days is a brilliant achievement.

And hi to all. Generally lurking but send 'keep going' vibes to all. So inspiring and helpful on here.

I've much more energy but evenings esp from thurs to Sunday are still hard - I need to find ways to relax other than scoffing sweets (which is a fair substitute for now!) I've been going to bed early which is actually wonderful the next day (but seems boring at the time). Tho I love being able to offer lifts. Just need to keep it up for the mid term break holidays...

Oh congrats @MyGhastIsFlabbered on 100 days tomor! Brilliant progress.

Well done @MyGhastIsFlabbered - we can do this!! View the week off as a chance to recharge a bit!
@FridayImInLove1 just eat the sweets for now? If it feels like a way to reward yourself after a long week, I’d do it. I’m definitely eating more chocolate etc than normal, but have still lost weight just from cutting out the booze! Also, I find having a good book on the go for those early nights help make it feel more like a treat?

Well done! Love reading about everyone's achievements. Sunday lunch with my partner N and his parents. They consumed cocktails, Prosecco and wine ... I was tempted for a second but that was it!

Love waking up with zero regrets and a clear head. Half term and 66 exam scripts to mark ... two houses to pack up but all feels achievable.

Have a terrific week

Morning all.
@Crunchymum congratulations, today is the big day I believe!!

Just had a tea and a cheese scone. My favourite. Price increase again tho at the marks.
Saturday kitchen highlighted two AF wines, Kylie pink prosecco and a red from 00. They will be in my trolly later.
The hunt continues.

Hello. I joined this thread for a while last year, then left as I decided to moderate. I did really well, but I promised myself if I slipped back, I would quit for good. I have been using wine as a crutch recently, and I feel rubbish. This is not the life I want for myself. I want to get back to how good I felt when I quit. I want the bunnies!

Yes today is the day @WendyWagon

I am 1 year AF.

Something I never thought possible back in February 2022.

It's not always been easy and being AF wasn't a quick fix for the many issues / sadnesses in my life but feck me I'm so bloody proud of myself.

I'd never, ever go back. I wouldn't want to.

Thank you all here for your unwavering support and kindness and your epic wisdom. I'd be lost without this lovely little group xx

Congratulations @Crunchymum! Thats fantastic.