I am now on a pill and a half. Waiting for the magic.

Good deal, Meggie! I admire your perseverance, please keep checking in when you get a chance!

Me, too. Here is hoping...

keep it up, Meggie! persistence can be the name of the game here. we're cheering for you!

Deena, I started August 7th or around that time. I use that date because that is the date that a drinking friend died and I started around that date. My drinking hasn't even gone down. That is with mindful drinking.

Meggie, I am sorry that your drinking hasn't gone down, even with mindful drinking. I keep thinking of Maggie and others who struggled as you and I are and then, voilá, the magic happened. I just know it will happen for us, too. Keep your chin up!

Deena, are you not posting because you are drinking little.

Meggie, I haven't been posting for a lot of reasons. My drinking is half of what it was when I started, but not anywhere near where I want it to be. I still struggle with drinking too much at times. Once I get to a certain point, pill or not, I just want to party on. Still...

I entered an extremely busy time of my life with lots of travel and life changes. I found it difficult to find the time to post. I also was feeling pretty down about where I am, alcohol-wise, so I didn't feel I had a lot to offer. Who wants support or advice from someone who, after a year on TSM still struggles? Then I realized that I missed the support of the people here and I am grateful that there are people (like Ocean and Maggie) who are doing well but haven't abandoned those who are still in the fight. We are all at different places but we all bring something to the table.

I start every day with the affirmation "I am happy, healthy, and in control" and I end every day the same way. We have to believe, Meggie, that we will be healthy and in control and eventually we will be. I just know it.

-Dee

Well, Deena, we are going to hit the 11 month period very soon. I hope you are doing well. I am still on a pill and half. I wonder if I should just go back to the single pill because nothing is happening. I do fine if I am not home, and don't drink outside of the home.
I had a hard time getting on the program a week ago. I will continue to plug on. Thank you all.

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