tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post4285405145284863342..comments2024-03-27T00:48:06.021-07:00Comments on Mummy was a Secret Drinker: Sober Date NightSoberMummyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-88890165730537940822018-08-24T13:54:19.207-07:002018-08-24T13:54:19.207-07:00Exactly what I thought ‘Shes describing me’ 4 days...Exactly what I thought ‘Shes describing me’ 4 days in after ‘cutting back’ using beer ‘Alcohol Counselling advice, I’m feeling pretty good so far <br />I did do dry January this year and it didn’t bother me. My problem is remembering to stop when I start Or just remembering after I start full stop <br />My counsellor has not said about stopping completely, I’m going dry for 3 months and see how things go<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642156837766806395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-62506624286999611992018-07-30T09:56:32.306-07:002018-07-30T09:56:32.306-07:00I've almost finished reading your book and tod...I've almost finished reading your book and today is my Day One. Whilst reading I cannot tell you how many times I've said in my head "She is just like me!" It made me feel so not alone. Thank you for being an inspiration and for publishing that book. It has opened up something new in me: hope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-11913246123381541312018-06-25T02:26:18.987-07:002018-06-25T02:26:18.987-07:00Nothwoman's right, Sara! Don't beat yourse...Nothwoman's right, Sara! Don't beat yourself up! Treat it as a learning experience. Now you KNOW you can't 'just have one.' Get back on that wagon! xxxSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-84122985198998209962018-06-25T02:25:07.366-07:002018-06-25T02:25:07.366-07:00It WILL get easier, and - in the meantime - lunch ...It WILL get easier, and - in the meantime - lunch dates are a great idea! xxxSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-67722643108385963432018-06-25T02:24:33.542-07:002018-06-25T02:24:33.542-07:00You're still here SFM! Lovely to hear from you...You're still here SFM! Lovely to hear from you xxxSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-89330859444467340262018-06-25T02:24:05.789-07:002018-06-25T02:24:05.789-07:00Whoop whoop! I missed the end of so many movies ba...Whoop whoop! I missed the end of so many movies back in the day!SoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-8442681748836202832018-06-25T02:22:43.942-07:002018-06-25T02:22:43.942-07:00Huge congrats on one month sober! Yay! And what an...Huge congrats on one month sober! Yay! And what an amazing son you have! xxxSoberMummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149651295183331661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-88274857545442831322018-06-22T19:55:50.215-07:002018-06-22T19:55:50.215-07:00Ah, but you know, if you've been reading here....Ah, but you know, if you've been reading here....it's never too late to start again! Don't beat yourself up, just offer a hug, and move on....you CAN do it!Northwoman1996https://www.blogger.com/profile/09855277712359787495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-19307237400283960472018-06-22T06:52:43.694-07:002018-06-22T06:52:43.694-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648847764622326778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-7300326764488021342018-06-21T13:45:21.802-07:002018-06-21T13:45:21.802-07:00I went for 12 days without having my wine. Then s...I went for 12 days without having my wine. Then suddenly we went out with friends and I ordered a glass of wine. That would be one thing but I have continued for the last few days. So ashamed of myself. Sarah 83Saraheighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682616791693694393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-62002883932485697232018-06-19T19:34:07.873-07:002018-06-19T19:34:07.873-07:00Congratulations on your well deserved recognition,...Congratulations on your well deserved recognition, Clare! I'm only 5 months in so date night is still a challenge for me. I'm fortunate in that my husband rarely drank and has now quit completely to support me. But I still feel uneasy watching others drink in restaurants. So instead of dinner we do "lunch dates" which have been working out great. I guess when the time is right date night will happen again. But for now baby steps. :) x Jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16582288645657354026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-8969522341216181712018-06-18T03:02:18.079-07:002018-06-18T03:02:18.079-07:00Hi lovely SM - I so agree that sober date night is...Hi lovely SM - I so agree that sober date night is the best! my relationship is sooooo much better since I quit drinking. Still loving your blog - just never get round to commenting. 2.5 yrs for me now and I keep reaping the benefits of this fab life. Keep going newbies guys. You won’t tegret it. Lots of love super lady. Love how well your book is doing. I loved it. You deserve all success and happiness. XxxSFMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502581202279407407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-16604148892101023722018-06-18T00:20:42.842-07:002018-06-18T00:20:42.842-07:00Ah, date nights! They used to non-existent becaus...Ah, date nights! They used to non-existent because I was always drunk and comatose by 8.30pm. If we did do something, it would have to be something/somewhere where I could have a drink of wine.<br /><br />Now, though, I realise what I have missed all of these years. I love to go the cinema and in this past (almost) year of not drinking, we have been numerous times. We can go to a late showing and .... I STAY AWAKE! <br /><br />I still find it amazing that even if we have a date night at home watching a DVD with a take-away, I stay awake AND I can remember what the film was about.<br /><br />During the last year, my husband and I have never had so many date nights ever and I have really found that our relationship has improved enormously.Mrs W's Wine Habithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07371388643223316978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-43446269940564680512018-06-17T17:00:12.907-07:002018-06-17T17:00:12.907-07:00Movie date nights are great. Gets you out of the ...Movie date nights are great. Gets you out of the house and doing something... it turns out when you are sober enough to realise it that the offerings on TV are actually pretty ordinary viewing. LOL!Musings Of A Crazy Cat Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562994047166311333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-45728058486951803522018-06-17T12:25:05.568-07:002018-06-17T12:25:05.568-07:00Just say you¡ve been getting headaches......or it ...Just say you¡ve been getting headaches......or it is bothering your stomach.....or you're on medication.....whatever it takes!Northwoman1996https://www.blogger.com/profile/09855277712359787495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-84930270786722494202018-06-17T08:58:06.777-07:002018-06-17T08:58:06.777-07:00My anniversary was near my 40 day sober. I have to...My anniversary was near my 40 day sober. I have to decline courtesy champagne and my boyfriend was drinking Wine. <br />With all The Russian Worldwide Cup all my colleagues we're drinking during The Match while I'm not. I used yo be The first looking for reasons to rise a glass and The first in bullying not drinkers. I'm taking my own Bitter medicine.<br />I'm freaking out Thinking in Christmas and New Years Toast. People at work ser very intendente and asa a Lot why I don't drink anymore. Truth is not an option in work environment.Micaelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-74329247294727221092018-06-16T11:34:44.541-07:002018-06-16T11:34:44.541-07:00When I first stopped drinking I just couldn’t do t...When I first stopped drinking I just couldn’t do the 3-4 hr leisurely chatting over a meal and drinks that we would usually do, I just had to eat and move on to somewhere else! A change of scenery in a different bar or preferably home to my pjs! We would also have more cinema dates, which in the past I would think was a wast of a babysitter because I couldn’t drink. The sober me loves cinema date nights!!! Now nearly 19months along my sober journey I’m quite happy to sit and have a meal and spend the night as we usually would just chatting away. I think in the early days you may need to find something different to keep you away from temptation but that won’t be for every and a positive is that you’ve found other things to enjoy together along the way! XxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13288209091220971398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-28413549242015615202018-06-16T04:06:28.156-07:002018-06-16T04:06:28.156-07:00It seems we have a lot (if not all) celebrations t...It seems we have a lot (if not all) celebrations tied up with the "spirit", right? Last night was my son's 21st birthday dinner. Talk about an occasion for a toast! Well, I didn't (yeah!) Even my son did not. He is way more responsible than I was. He said he needed to eat something before drinking and the alcohol at the restaurant was too expensive... How did this maturity happen? Not from me for sure!<br /><br />I have just celebrated my one month of sobriety. I am proud and have felt pretty good mentally and physically. However, last night my pink, fluffy cloud was tinged with a bit of gray (or grey as you might say SoberMummy ;-) I kept thinking that I wasn't that bad. I was, and I know it. <br /><br />Thank the HP that I found The Sober Diaries when I needed affirmation on my decision. It was serendipitous for sure. Thank you SoberMummy! sobrietysocietynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4763877266715908242.post-81343425209196930922018-06-16T01:51:46.505-07:002018-06-16T01:51:46.505-07:00Congrats, SM, on the Top 10 recognition - so well ...Congrats, SM, on the Top 10 recognition - so well deserved!Northwoman1996https://www.blogger.com/profile/09855277712359787495noreply@blogger.com