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Marthe48

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24. I keep a log

Reply to LuckyCharms (Reply #8)

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 07:35 AM

Dec 2025

I call it "What I really want to say" All the poison goes in there. The act of writing unburdens me. Sometimes, after I write, I delete it. I too have things that color my outlook, sort of like having my own One Ring.

If Christmas is cursed for you, observe what makes it special for you at another time. Or just focus on all the glitter and ponder the miracle when you want to. I realized his year that we are all going crazy working to a deadline imposed by people we've never met.

The holiday is past. Feel better

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 2025 OP

Don't do it. This feeling/temptation will pass. You'll feel real shitty about chicoescuela Dec 2025 #1

I won't do it. LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #2

It's the right thing to do today. chicoescuela Dec 2025 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #8

Right, don't burden your wife. chicoescuela Dec 2025 #11

I keep a log Marthe48 Dec 2025 #24

I wrote something down the other day on paper LuvLoogie Dec 2025 #28

Maybe a walk in nature will help imaginary girl Dec 2025 #33

I'm sober too and better off for it. Rizen Dec 2025 #3

Congratulations. chicoescuela Dec 2025 #5

I rarely drink for health reason myself CentralMass Dec 2025 #6

Scary stuff. I'm amazed my liver is in good shape considering the abuse chicoescuela Dec 2025 #14

... Aristus Dec 2025 #7

. LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #9

Former vodka and wines enjoyer. Squeaky41 Dec 2025 #10

You got a good quit going. No point in having alcohol drag down your health. applegrove Dec 2025 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author LuckyCharms Dec 2025 #13

Aw. I'm sorry you are having a bad time. Going applegrove Dec 2025 #16

Hang in there, LuckyCharms! MIButterfly Dec 2025 #15

I just passed my first yr booze free in Sept. proud patriot Dec 2025 #17

Congratulations! Absolutely worth it. yonder Dec 2025 #23

Booze is a depressant JMCKUSICK Dec 2025 #18

I hope you are safe and well. Hope22 Dec 2025 #19

Go to bed Figarosmom Dec 2025 #20

I would advise doing exactly what you are doing right now Skittles Dec 2025 #21

Hang in there, LC. Bit by bit. Hope you are sleeping now. electric_blue68 Dec 2025 #22

Good Saturday morning, LuckyCharms Grim Chieftain Dec 2025 #25

I have no advice. Just a wish for you to find peace. Scrivener7 Dec 2025 #26

You can "stir up some shit" better if you are sober. LoisB Dec 2025 #27

When offered a drink, I say no thanks, I'm allergic to alcohol. multigraincracker Dec 2025 #29

It doesn't sound like anyone is offering Lucky a drink, mgc Niagara Dec 2025 #31

i'M 49 years sober, multigraincracker some_of_us_are_sane Dec 2025 #34

I also don't consume alcohol and I'm not an alcoholic either Niagara Dec 2025 #30

At one point I realized I never regretted not drinking, but I often regretted the opposite. CrispyQ Dec 2025 #32

Sometimes lately I feel like that, too. Similar history to yours. I stopped after realizing I liked the Vinca Dec 2025 #35

Best to stay home, Emile Dec 2025 #36

The last time I drank an alcoholic beverage... Morbius Dec 2025 #37