Monday, May 17, 2010
The post stays, Melissa
It's very hard leaving the most recent post up, but a perfect example of why I lie to myself and keep it from others. Because the reality is embarrassing. And that's exactly why I wrote it - to put some heat on my cheeks. If I don't like it, I know what to do. Change that reality.
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Your honesty is very brave. I think your bravery will help you, and it will help others who read this. I am not an addict, but I have a lot of alcoholism in my family and it is fascinating to read your words. I do believe you will get this figured out. Don't give up!
The fact that you are being accountable and admitting you want to make a change is a great step. You'll get there. Good for you for keeping the post up.
I used to have a couple of drinks daily after dinner, decided to quit for the month of January and swore I'd never go back to my old ways. I felt great, lost weight and was guilt free. Well, I haven't gone back to the daily drinking but I'll abstain for 5 days and on day 6 I'll throw back 7drinks over a sunny, Saturday afternoon hanging out in the yard with my kids. So, I'm still struggling. I'm about to throw in the towel completely and just quit for good. It's easier than trying to moderate.
I wish you the best on your journey and I'm checking your blog frequently to root for you and to inspire myself.
Keep plugging away and I will too!
Jen
Thanks, Val. I don't feel brave, but there's nothing to be gained from stifling it anymore. The posts I've read by women fighting the same thing gives me equal shots of "Ah yes, I recognize that," and "If she can, why not me?" It's that last that I hold onto. Why not, right?
Thanks, Jen! I'm going to keep plugging away, and hope you do too if the Saturday afternoons snag at you from time to time. I love hearing about the benefits of not drinking (weight loss, no guilt) and want that so much. What kills me is how simple the formula is. Want that? Quit drinking! BAM. Done. Best to you and please stop back to let me know how things are going.
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