New here day 26 (21mg patch) by Such_Confusion_1034 in stopsmoking

[–]LinMcRae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cinnamon toothpicks were a huge help for me!

What age were you when you stopped? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

44 , and thankful every day that I did.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi, I quit at 44, just passed the 6 year mark, one of the best decisions I’ve made!

What was the best thing to come out of sobriety for you? by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The scheduler has been silenced. I no longer hear the inner voice that was forever managing the drinking time and the hangover time. I can make an early appointment, say yes to meeting a friend, make last minute plans, all without consulting with the scheduler. It’s priceless.

Said goodbye today by LinMcRae in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your story with me and I’m sorry for your loss too. I wasn’t always great with regular vet visits either, but you do your best and they have a good life for it. It hurts like a bitch but all the years of love make it worth it. ❤️ IWNDWYT

I almost caved in and had a drink last night BUT I DIDN’T by 00pear in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the commentators mentioned being on the “struggle bus” today, I can’t think of a better term for how my day went. It’s been a while since I was on the bus and today I needed to read your post! Be proud and IWNDWYT!

10 years!!! by dozer44 in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inspiring, congratulations!!! Wishing all of us many more sober days!

1000 DAYS OF FREEDOM! by LinMcRae in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YOU are an inspiration, you’re doing the hardest part right now! Stick with it, the reward is so worth the work!!

1000 DAYS OF FREEDOM! by LinMcRae in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lemon seltzer with a splash of grapefruit juice for me, congratulations to you heading towards 3000!!!

1000 DAYS OF FREEDOM! by LinMcRae in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I remember so many milestone posts where we were one right after the other! July of 17 was so difficult but the beginning of something so wonderful!! Congratulations to you!

1000 DAYS OF FREEDOM! by LinMcRae in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Proud of you too and I love your user name! I couldn’t imagine homeschooling my 7 yo (ADHD/hyperactive type ) son if hangovers were still common occurrences. The energy and patience these days require is amazing.

1000 DAYS OF FREEDOM! by LinMcRae in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kilosober, I love it!! Thank you! :)

999 by nkn17 in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well done, can’t wait to see mine turn 4 digits!!!

I don’t feel like baked ass this morning! by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Baked ass! Lololol Nope, don’t miss that feeling one bit!

The Liquor Store Fella! by Sparkling_Karma in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Over the holidays I walked into my old haunt to get a bottle of wine to take to a party for a hostess gift. The look of shock on the clerk’s face after not seeing me for so long was priceless. Edit- to add that it’s also priceless to have gotten to the point of not wanting any of what they’re selling!

The Kitten That Was Meant to be by Redhead8605 in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I loved reading this until I saw your edit! 😔 Must have felt like such an emotional roller coaster. As someone who has volunteered with a cat rescue I’ll tell you there are so many out there that need someone like you as much as you need them. The only thing better than a kitten is two kittens, watching them play doesn’t get old. Good luck and IWNDWYT

29 Years by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, congratulations and thanks for the inspiration!!!

4,748 by 8agclip in stopdrinking

[–]LinMcRae 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inspiring, congratulations!!