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kayla69
During Christmas, I decided to try and not drink for a month and I figured the 1st month of the new year would be a good time. I usually drink about 3-4 generous glasses a night Sat. & Sun. and 1-2 (often none) during the weekdays. My...
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Written on January 25th, 2011
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AnnieApple
I am not drinking for November.
A lot of it is to save money for a house deposit but I also know I drink far too much. I was getting drunk 2-3 times a week and having glasses of wine with dinner inbetween that.
I am hoping I...
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Written on November 4th, 2008
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allisonlian
Well here I go again I tryed this last year when I turned 31 made it 3 months with out a drink then I caved on Holloween. I am a healthy 31 year old with two daughters and a great husband. The reason I want to do this is so I can save...
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Written on August 10th, 2010
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Karlam
I decided to use Lent this year as a reason to give up alcohol. I am not extremely religious but i do have my faith. Today it has been 5 weeks (i started slightly before Lent) and i have 2 weeks left. I have been rather social and...
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Written on March 21st, 2010
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Calypso12
I was able to not drink for about a week when I started a new fitness program but now I am back to square one. I've been frightened a couple of times this week when I've awakened in the morning and can't remember the night...
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Written on May 30th, 2009
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lincoln2009
I started my six weeks of not drinking on September 15, 2009. Tommorrow is Day One of Week Three. I haven't missed the alcohol per se but I miss the socializing that went with it.
My husband is still a very social guy and...
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Written on September 28th, 2009
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irishdaughter111
"Semi retired runner/writer/reader/movie going woman seeks peace of mind by giving up booze."
That sums up my story. I absolutely love and look forward all day to cocktail time when we light the candles, throw a log on the fire and...
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Written on January 12th, 2011
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scoobysmax
My dad was a major alcholic, so yes of course I grew to be the same. I was up to a 12 pack a day. I can remember asking my boss for $10.00 here and $20.00 there almost daily just so I could have my 12 for that night. I tried to excuse...
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Written on October 17th, 2011
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mcm33
Hello. I'm a 22 year old girl who has been drinking several times a week since I was about 16. It affects me more than most people and I feel guilty and ashamed after a long night of drinking. I black out a lot and that scares me and my...
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Written on December 28th, 2010
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gimmefive
Hi. I was able to quit drinking for a few weeks, but I restarted. I'd like to quit for a month starting today.
I don't drink a lot at one time. 6 is a lot in one night for me now. However, I could drink several beers most nights of...
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Written on December 28th, 2010
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irishdaughter111
I lasted 4 days last time. I hope I can do better starting today.
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Written on January 28th, 2011
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pricemills
I decided to quit drinking for the month of Sept. My norm was-3-4 generous glasses of white wine during happy hour and cooking process, and then red wine with and after dinner to the tune of 3-4 more generous glasses. ...
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Written on September 5th, 2008
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Takala
I would like to quit drinking for a month. In fact, I promised my daugther I would. She has gotten quite health concsious (sp?) over the last year, watching her diet and training to run a marathon. However, she very much wants a "six...
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Written on April 10th, 2010
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