tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post4316876456928456852..comments2024-03-15T02:13:34.645+13:00Comments on Mrs D Is Going Without: STRESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSMrs Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13110933370498728198noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-87777561632461991842014-01-27T05:02:24.106+13:002014-01-27T05:02:24.106+13:00I was just about the write the very same thing! Al...I was just about the write the very same thing! All too often I find myself nodding along with people when they talk about how hilarious their hangover is etc. I don't say anything out of politeness/desire for an easy life. I do think that soon attitudes with change. If alcohol was looked down on in the same way cigarettes are, I'd be very happy indeeed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-82323426594557725172014-01-25T00:27:10.000+13:002014-01-25T00:27:10.000+13:00Mrs D, I've followed your blog under the radar...Mrs D, I've followed your blog under the radar for a long time. I'm now sober 11 months and feel able to 'come out'! Alcohol is indeed bound up in all that we do, all we celebrate and much that we talk about, perhaps because I live in the UK? I am stunned by the number of times during a day at work someone says 'we deserve a drink after that', or 'I'll need a large drink tonight after this day'. Sometimes I feel sad that I cannot do that anymore, but sometimes I feel superior knowing that I can cope without doing it! Depends on that ever-changing mood I guess!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570384820379369822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-61169139516165103482014-01-23T19:41:40.895+13:002014-01-23T19:41:40.895+13:00Dear Mrs D, I am 7 months sober at the new age of ...Dear Mrs D, I am 7 months sober at the new age of 47 and my daughter is 6 months sober at her age of 25. She just finished college and is living with me at the moment. We are both so excited at how much better our lives are without booze. We feel like we're on the cutting edge too. Keeping it classy! Not drinking is the new black! II love reading your blog, especially during the first year of your abstinence. I have identified almost exactly with each month thus far. Thank you for being so honest, funny, and encouraging. Many times I've gone to your blog to find that little nudge I've needed to keep going. Thank you, Mrs. D. Missingkittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-38053839518502004142014-01-22T02:37:22.325+13:002014-01-22T02:37:22.325+13:00Never got any champagne on my estate agents... onl...Never got any champagne on my estate agents... only a large bill - chiefly unjustified for what they do frankly... ;-)<br /><br />Well I made it through my 25th wedding anniversary, my sons 21st, my daughter's 18th and my 50th so far sober... next up Mrs F's 50th, then our 30th... they keep rolling in, plenty of lemonade to be drunk yetFurtheronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903753972242964410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-46878392629741118302014-01-21T11:47:08.814+13:002014-01-21T11:47:08.814+13:00Mrs D, I love how clearly you point out the enormo...Mrs D, I love how clearly you point out the enormous part booze plays in our culture. I've waffled, but I am coming around to seeing that (for me) life without booze is much better. We can make our own culture by just not giving alcohol all that power. You've been a strong, sane voice in support of that, and I wanted to say a big thanks to you. Good luck coping with the stress and the move, and being kind to yourself in the meantime. xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288935120774241198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-84036844114896200832014-01-18T00:47:55.035+13:002014-01-18T00:47:55.035+13:00And! Good luck with the move and settling in. Our ...And! Good luck with the move and settling in. Our move is in 3 weeks, I am hanging on to my sanity with a thread, but hanging on! amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-65336533662393210882014-01-18T00:46:59.801+13:002014-01-18T00:46:59.801+13:00It's the same here- everyone just assumes you ...It's the same here- everyone just assumes you drink. Ha ha, it is hilarious that you need a drink at 8 AM. Ho ho, yep, it is really funny that so and so is so hungover. I've started to get a little defensive (which I know isn't really reasonable, but still) when people act like booze is the great shining answer to all things great and small. "Get a LIFE" I want to say. "Booze is stupid." We are cutting edge- drinking in 20 years will be just like ciggies are today. And we will be founding ladies of the stupendous sobriety movement. :)amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05121059866790215726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-4209709339192318172014-01-17T23:40:19.920+13:002014-01-17T23:40:19.920+13:00Someone pointed out to me the other day that the (...Someone pointed out to me the other day that the (tiny) city that I live in was known to be the one with the most pubs in the country. Someone else answered 'you should be alright then...' grrr how I resent these 'jokes'.. I don't want to make an issue every time someone says something like this to me so I normally just grin and change the subject. Why do so many people insist on these silly grand dad jokes assuming that everyone is obsessed with drinking. Good luck with the move :)<br /><br />Kat <br />www.katfoxley.comKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315438927657601003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-64871467743856323842014-01-17T14:55:37.571+13:002014-01-17T14:55:37.571+13:00Who knew, we're on the Cutting Edge! Soak in ...Who knew, we're on the Cutting Edge! Soak in some bubbles in your new home and relax.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-62035695918827148402014-01-17T13:34:57.944+13:002014-01-17T13:34:57.944+13:00And in, let's say five years, I'm coming t...And in, let's say five years, I'm coming to New Zealand and we'll celebrate by drinking some NZ non-alcohlolic goody and SHOPPING! Of course, you may have moved to the US by then. ;-)<br /><br />Hang tough my friend. You're a pro.<br /><br />SherrySoberMomWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845259535764391849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-55001443065669225392014-01-17T13:08:00.162+13:002014-01-17T13:08:00.162+13:00i completely agree. the constant booze jokes at wo...i completely agree. the constant booze jokes at work are getting to me. feel like laughing alone means I agree but really I feel like screaming "you are shooting yourself if the foot with all this booze"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-921119446130836418.post-58241233861221733802014-01-17T09:52:29.739+13:002014-01-17T09:52:29.739+13:00Congrats on your successful move and I shall toast...Congrats on your successful move and I shall toast you with herbal tea ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com