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the witching hour

Changingpb
Changingpb
Its upon me. The time im off work for the day and the thirsty has its volume turned up. so here I am posting. God Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. All I can change for tonight is to not buy the four pack of wine. That's my choice for tonight. Headed home.
Magpie2
Magpie2
Good choice for tonight.
1is2many
1is2many
You are better. You don't need that poison. You can do it
1-2
Impermanence
Impermanence
The only person that you can change is yourself. You are doing a good job
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
That serenity prayer helps a lot in the time of need!
Changingpb
Changingpb
im home, sober, no little bottles knocked back, no dodging the cops and best of all no remorse in the am. got my snuggle pants on, thick socks and a nice fire in the little gas stove in our living room. its a beautiful night in montana....lol no wind. think ill get off of the pc for now and go have some pork roast and see how my families day went:) thanks for the support today:)
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
May God walk with you on your road to recovery and guide you along the way!

God Bless!
Gr8ful
Gr8ful
Giday CPB great to hear you didn't listen to the four little bottles. The pork crackle sounds good. Though I did chuckle you have a fire on I have the air con on. I have been wearing stubbies, t shirt and thongs for most of the day.

Knowing you can get your head on your pillow sober tomorrow.

G8
parthgalen
parthgalen
Good stuff CPB! My tough time is usually mid afternoon in my basement office and I have found that is the best time for me to come on DS and read and maybe post. I don't have any booze down here with me obviously but there is still wine in the house (I was mostly a beer guy) and just coming on DS for 30 minutes or so helps me thru the afternoon. I am thankful for no real severe cravings so far (day 49 for me today) but I want to keep my saw sharp for when they come and DS is my sharpening stone. Much love and support, PG
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Hi PB, I hope you are continuing to get past those witching hours.
Changingpb
Changingpb
im leaving work now, will drive right past that c store and head home:) once im home im home, its 20 miles of glare ice in the dark so if I can just get home im sober and safe one more day:)
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
That's fantastic. Glad you're home safe!
Egwene
Egwene
You are doing incredibly well! Keep it up and be proud of your strength!
introvert61
introvert61
Ah, the witching hour...I knew it well!

I got some of my best cleaning done in those hours. If cleaning is not your thing, are there other household repairs or chores you've been putting off? Get to them during those thirsty times. When drinking thoughts pop in your head, push them aside and continue your errands.

Afterwards, I would settle in for some mindless t.v. Go online and post on these forums and before you know it, it's bed time and you have another victory to celebrate.

Hang in there. It's worth it.
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