not surehow I actually did it, but I hope think i've name changed. I'm off to first AA meeting tomorrow. A few days of sobriety last week made me face up to the fact that I've been drunk now for at least a year. I've already booked a taxi, any other words of wisdom?
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Etinox ·
06/07/2023 12:25
It was hard to find this thread- I lose track of the years!
I’m the OP 🥰
Still sober, still got both parents and still not menopausal. Darling dog died last year, but apart from that life is good. I can’t remember the exact phrase but it’s something about showing up for your life and that’s how it is for me af- good or bad I’m here and present. And that’s a wonderful thing.
and
for all the still suffering alcoholics still out there.
mamakoukla ·
10/07/2021 19:29
Etinox, love your yearly update and hearing that you are keeping well.
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Etinox ·
08/07/2021 08:14
Hello again! Still sober, happy and busy. Covid has meant I’ve got a houseful again which is a lovely challenge and ddog is still with us- not sure if I’d mentioned her on these threads but she was a pup when I got sober and now she’s grey and very slow. 💔
Reading back through the updates is heartening. I was remembering my dad watch the World Cup with friends and a cup of tea last night, I still haven’t had the bloody menopause and I still wake up early with the light in the summer, not with beer fear.
For anyone struggling, stopping is possible and socialising and living without alcohol is great.
for me, fellow alcoholics and all the lovely mumsnetters who supported me on the journey.
Etinox ·
05/07/2020 19:49
I'm quite private off of Mumsnet, so it's nice to have the space. It was very important in my recovery.
mamakoukla ·
05/07/2020 14:17
Lovely thread and beautiful that you do yearly updates. Much courage and love Etinox and thank you for sharing your inspirational journey
Etinox ·
05/07/2020 08:26
Hmmm, a day early for my yearly updates! All very good here, still sober and busy and happy. One of the motivators for stopping was thinking about big life events which would be harder if I was still drinking. 11years on and I still have my lovely parents 💞 and I’m still not menopausal 😳
^the thought of coping with mood swings and hot flushes terrified me.
AA meetings will be back again soon 🤞
Do reach out for support, anyone still struggling
Callico ·
12/07/2019 17:40
I’ve kept this thread in my watch list. Wonderful to see your most recent post. Well done to another year and look forward to next years!
PerpendicularVincent ·
08/07/2019 22:34
Brilliant!! Well done for having the strength and perseverance to change your life for the better
interminablehellishwhatever ·
08/07/2019 16:57
Massive congrats to you OP! What a milestone. I 'got it' at my umpteenth try and was 12 yrs sober in May. It works if you work it 
Here's to your next 10/1 day at a time!
Etino ·
08/07/2019 10:29
Aww, thanks @MollyHuaCha
To all the suffering alcoholics out there, there is support and sober life is great!
MollyHuaCha ·
08/07/2019 10:15
Well done OP. 
We're all really proud of you. You're a real star. 
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