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rainbow2014
rainbow2014

Hello everyone !

I'm writing tonight with two different possible answers I think that I will get !

I have been so good the last prob 10 weeks !!! I have really done well having half the amount of wine trhat i normally would have drunk !!! I really have done so well !!! cooking with my daughter and having one glass , then a half with lemonade etc . I made this clear also with my daughter and son and I know without them saying anything that its had a difference ! I think really that I want to be part or a group smile  Ive been so lonley and being with people that share the same probs means its ok xx

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  • Shellesmalley
    Shellesmalley rainbow2014

    Posted

    I too suffer from a love of wine and I applaud anyone who can conquer it and get it to a normal level. As for the children helping cook I often do that with my 8 year old and 2 year old and they love helping they don't need to be budding chefs they just enjoy joining in. Well done rainbow2014 keep going and stay strong! Xx
    • rainbow2014
      rainbow2014 Shellesmalley

      Posted

      Hello Shellesmalley

      I wanted to say thank you for your reply and support . I'm feeling very strong and positive this morning and nothing is going to get in my way . Its a beautiful day here . I hope you have sunshine too

      take care xx

  • deirdre._03652
    deirdre._03652 rainbow2014

    Posted

    DEAR RAINBOW, you could ask your Dr or practice nurse if they know of any groups locally, but an excellent help ( ask your GP ).....are the CAS..

    Community alcohol service...they can counsell YOU and help in many other ways...you could also enQuire at your local library....I was IN a group for many years and it was support for me...great fun....lots of new friends....and people who understand if I had a slip ad drank, or if I cried and felt down.. I truly wish you well and that you find support very soon....

    ALSO. VERY, VERY, VERY WELL DONE XXX REGARDS, DEIRDRE XXXX

    • rainbow2014
      rainbow2014 deirdre._03652

      Posted

      Hi Deirdre

      Thank you so much for your support . I really appriciate the kindness and understanding from people such as yourself !

      I'm feeling very positive today . Its not been easy over the years , Bringing up my two children alone has been tough alongside much trauma and bearevement also . Turning to the bottle on occassions became a habit ! Life for me now is getting alot easier and its really taught me to appriciate the very little things in life . When we are able to turn bad situations around it really is wonderful and inspirational . Most importantly , to be able to come on places like this and share our experiences is amazing and very helpful .

      I'm very determined to keep control of my drinking and I do wish everyone on here much luck whover they are and whatever stage they are at and most importantly what is right for them , as afterall , we are all different and have different needs and ways of acheiving them .

      Lastly , being able to pick yourself up and start again , as I've done many times . I no longer feel the guilt and shame that I used to which is why I posted the happy feeling post . Nothing will drag me down smile

      thank you so much again Deirdre and have a lovely day xxx

  • Emis_Moderator
    Emis_Moderator rainbow2014

    Posted

    I have moved this discussion from the Chatroom group to the alcohol consumption group and removed the initial reply and references to it as it was made without reading the poster's previous posts.
  • GeorgiaS
    GeorgiaS rainbow2014

    Posted

    There's a group that has skype meetings and it's based on the 12 steps and Mindfulness meditation. That's if you don't want to do AA meetings, which you can join online.

    I'm not drinking anything at the moment and haven't for about 3 weeks. Well done on cutting down so much! razz

    Emis Moderator comment: I have removed product/company names as we do not allow repeated posting of these in the forums. If users wish to exchange these details please use the Private Message service.

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  • deirdre._03652
    deirdre._03652 rainbow2014

    Posted

    From Deirdre to the semis moderator....

    I apologize for any upset I may have caused to others in this discussion. The subject matter of the discussion is very close to my heart and I really hope that I can help others in some way.....many thanks Deirdre...

    Sorry about the error in spelling EMIS MODERATER....

    Have a stress free day all,...and hopefully peace of mind......

    • Emis_Moderator
      Emis_Moderator deirdre._03652

      Posted

      Hi Deirdre,

      No need to apologise, it was just a misunderstanding which has hopefully now been resolved. 

      Regards,

      Alan

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