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SirineSenior Contributor
Hello all my lovelies 💜 had my first day back at work and it was wonderful. I was a little tired when I got home but still enjoyed it.
I am taking it slow only doing 8 hours a week for now. I will take on more in time.
Still waiting to hear from realestate regarding new house hopefully tomorrow will be the day.
Hoping you are all doing well and if not I always have an open ear.
Bubbles xxx
In response to: New life
DelicatessenSenior Contributor
Hi @Sirine just sharing experience. Avoid situations where you have a glass in your hand you would normally drink alcohol from. Can lead to urges to drink that can take hold quite unexpectedly.
I’ve stopped drinking mocktails. The prospect of drinking them caused me distress as I was paranoid someone would put alcohol in them (inadvertently or otherwise).
Only sharing as its early days for you.
In response to: Re: New life
SirineSenior Contributor
Hi @Delicatessen i don’t mind the mocktails or the non alcoholic wine I feel like I’m not missing out but I understand where you’re coming from. I don’t have many non drinking friends and I don’t want to feel “different “ when I’m with them. But if that’s what works for you that’s great hun. Today is a bit hard as I have been under a lot of stress - going back to work, moving and financial issues so am trying to curb the craving.
I have adis on speed dial if it gets too bad.
im glad I met someone on a similar journey xx
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