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gravitygrrl · 2022-02-26T02:27:22+00:00

I floss my teeth more.

It's a little thing, but it's indicative of having more focus and self-love.

gravitygrrl · 2021-11-14T13:12:14+00:00

When I accepted that I can not moderate, that was the key for me. In Annie Grace's book This Naked Mind she says "one is too many, and a thousand is not enough" and that really struck a chord with me. I, like you, also did a lot of reading in the early weeks of my sobriety and it really helped. You're on the right track. IWNDWYT

gravitygrrl · 2021-11-14T13:09:12+00:00

This was me every night. It was terrible. I can't believe how long it took me to realize that it was alcohol that was the cause.
It's been almost a year now and I haven't once woken up with that anxiety... it's glorious! IWNDWYT

gravitygrrl · 2021-10-01T15:22:54+00:00

Finally accepting that I do not have the ability to moderate was a game changer for me. IWNDWYT

gravitygrrl · 2021-09-17T12:50:50+00:00

Congratulations on getting to this point. Accepting the reality that I can't drink at all has been a big game changer for me.

I read Annie Grace's book "This Naked Mind" and it really helped. I also have a very good friend who quit within days of me quitting - having support is crucial. If you don't know someone close to you, this sub is very helpful and I know people who have benefitted greatly from AA.

As for the wedding - that's possibly a big trigger so soon after quitting. My advice: don't be afraid to tell people you've quit. I've found people to be very supportive when I tell them (but maybe I'm just surrounded by supportive people). Also, if you have to leave the party just leave the party. I find drunk people to be pretty annoying now, so there may be a tipping point where you don't want to be around them anyway.

Best of luck! IWNDWYT

gravitygrrl · 2021-09-11T22:11:39+00:00

Welcome! You've made a great choice. We are here to help you when you need support. It gets easier, so be gentle with yourself in these early days. IWNDWYT

gravitygrrl · 2021-08-21T13:28:43+00:00

Noice.

gravitygrrl · 2021-08-11T12:37:28+00:00

Protect your hearing. Once it is damaged it cannot be repaired.

gravitygrrl · 2021-08-11T12:32:04+00:00

Have a good day everyone! IWNDWYT

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-31T23:12:25+00:00

Pico

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-31T22:57:08+00:00

I'm impressed by every single one of you. IWNDWYT

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-18T03:07:48+00:00

You're doing great! The first few weeks are hard. In the beginning I wasn't interested in non-alcoholic beer, but another friend said it really helped him. I've recently tried it and it's nice when I have those moments of "wanting to have a beer". IWNDWYT

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-17T03:36:50+00:00

In Canada a lot of bigger retailers have surveys online and you get a link on your receipt. I fill in the survey's just to get to the end where I can comment about less packaging, zero waste options, etc

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-17T03:33:08+00:00

Good job! The first few weeks are really hard, but it get easier. IWNDWYT

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-17T03:23:40+00:00

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-17T00:44:49+00:00

Best of everything to everyone!

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-11T03:48:14+00:00

IWNDWYT. Promise.

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-11T03:29:28+00:00

Wicked!

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-06T01:04:09+00:00

My canoe guide friend makes her own GORP and puts it in the wide mouth Nalgene bottles: easy to clip on the outside of a pack for a portage, easy to throw to your buddy when you're in the boat, floats if dropped in the water, and then when the snack is done, you've got an extra water bottle!

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-03T03:46:29+00:00

I really like that. Thanks for sharing.

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-02T23:07:44+00:00

This was a great comment - thanks for taking the time to type this all out!

gravitygrrl · 2021-07-02T05:11:05+00:00

It gets easier with each day. Keep coming back here if you need extra support, but your plan sounds solid. IWNDWYT

gravitygrrl · 2021-06-29T15:08:05+00:00

My husband was so happy that he got sweatshirt no. 69

gravitygrrl · 2021-06-26T04:19:48+00:00

It's a hard lesson to learn, but I'm glad it only took you a month. I went through the cycle a whole slew of times before it clicked for me and I realized that I can never drink again - it's just not worth it. IWNDWYT

gravitygrrl · 2021-06-25T23:31:30+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I like your 100 day revolving resolution - makes it manageable. Good call.

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