Thank you, Karen and Leslie and Rose ...

Thank you, Karen and Leslie and Rose and Shilah...

In one of the first messages I posted here, I said that I thought I needed to quit drinking but I was concerned about what I would do to fill my time – how would I replace drinking?

Now, my question seems smaller every day. But at the time I first asked it, my question was a primary issue for me. I could not imagine how any adult could be enjoying life without drinking. I have had to change my thought process. In the last month or so I have become more of a “day” person than a “late night” person. This has been a difficult transition, and I am still not fully adjusted.

I have asked you for suggestions on what to do instead of drinking and on how to handle life, day in and out, without the mood-altering effects of alcohol. Hearing how you spend your time, and knowing that you check this board often and cover it throughout the day has been a saving factor in my life.

On Saturday March 1, I would have had my martinis and driven to my Mom’s birthday party, drunk, if you had not been here. You gave me practical advice and you even made me laugh. I did not drive drunk, and I was sober when I faced my Mom; and I can tell you with 100% certainty that I would have gone for the gin bottle if not for your quick responses here.

I read the daily thoughts and I enjoy learning how you spend your time. I appreciate that Karen holds us accountable by checking on us.

My life is on a new course, and right now everyone here, particularly Leslie and Karen and Rose, are the primary reason. I am visiting AA on occasion. So far, I think AA is great but I am reluctant to subscribe to all of it and I can be shy and lazy about showing up for the meetings. Right now, the Alcohol Problems board and my sister are my biggest sources of support.

Please don’t change a thing. I hope I can grow up enough to someday give someone else the support that you give me.

..Shi...I believe in the Bible, too, and having a conviction that God wants me to stop all the drinking is what first led me here.