I Know It’s Not That Simple, But……

[Isinatra]

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[Isinatra]

Keep trying and don’t drink. 🩵

[Millie09]

That was such a lovely post isinatra.. thank you..this was needed today x

[Isinatra in reply to Millie09]

Hi, Millie. It’s nice to see you’re still here. 🤗 I’ve been out of commission for a while….im glad the song gave you a reprieve for even a few minutes.

Thank you 🩵🏄‍♀️

[Millie09 in reply to Isinatra]

Thank you for your kind words ..Yes still here still sober .. have a vacation on 6th June, my first in 10 yrs only I'm so scared that demon on my shoulder will shout so loud ill pick up a drink and ruin my 8 yrs sobriety ... x

[Isinatra in reply to Millie09]

Great! 8 years! It took me about 4 years before I had the strength to consider leaving my home for a reunion. I thought about what I might need if the stress became too much. All my relatives are drinkers. I made sure I had my list of sober friends to call. I brought so much music in case I had to isolate myself. Brought books (AA). I looked up meetings I could go to . If I had to, I’d even take an early plane home. Luckily all my fear was for naught. I’m glad I went and if you can think of a back up plan, I think you’ll be ok. Relax, enjoy yourself and separate yourself if things get to be too much. And the word “ NO” is your border and friend.

[Millie09 in reply to Isinatra]

Oh thank you so much for your inspiration insinatra , I never thought of making a plan , my mind was in a bit of a tizz , instead of being excited for my holiday my head is full of what to do if I get that really bad voice etc .. I have a couple of books I can take , I could look up an AA group ! Good idea .. really appreciate your support isinatra x

[Isinatra in reply to Millie09]

My pleasure, Millie….🤗

[Jampacked in reply to Millie09]

I just had my first sober break this Easter. I tried to change things up rather than do the same holiday you usually do but without drink. Everything has to change. I took quit lit and earphones for podcasts. Had a treat in the evening like ice cream, milkshake or local delicacy. I planned the touristy trips out and did some kind of exercise, swimming, walking, everyday. It is scary but sober holidays are titally epic. I am absolutely preaching to the converted 8 yrs sober! I am in awe.

[Millie09 in reply to Jampacked]

Hi jampacked .Thank you so much for your inspiration and so very thoughtful of you to reply 😊.

See I need to change my old thought pattern..the old style "me " that where holidays revolved around alcohol even before take off .. I've been to fuertevenura before but again that revolved around alcohol..I'm going to a different resort this time round so will be new to me .

I thank you so very much for your input and I shall take all this on board and during my holiday.

I just don't want to fall victim to drink and ruin what I have worked hard to gain these sober years .

Thank you 😊

My best wishes