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33. Maybe a walk in nature will help

Reply to LuckyCharms (Reply #8)

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 12:24 PM

Dec 27

And I don't suggest that dismissively. But while you don't want to burden your wife, you could invite her to join you for a nature walk and give your body a peaceful way to help process your emotions. I'm struggling with the most traumatic experience of my life right now, and whenever I feel overloaded or stuck mentally or emotionally, a walk always helps.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] LuckyCharms Dec 26 OP

Don't do it. This feeling/temptation will pass. You'll feel real shitty about chicoescuela Dec 26 #1

I won't do it. LuckyCharms Dec 26 #2

It's the right thing to do today. chicoescuela Dec 26 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author LuckyCharms Dec 26 #8

Right, don't burden your wife. chicoescuela Dec 26 #11

I keep a log Marthe48 Dec 27 #24

I wrote something down the other day on paper LuvLoogie Dec 27 #28

Maybe a walk in nature will help imaginary girl Dec 27 #33

I'm sober too and better off for it. Rizen Dec 26 #3

Congratulations. chicoescuela Dec 26 #5

I rarely drink for health reason myself CentralMass Dec 26 #6

Scary stuff. I'm amazed my liver is in good shape considering the abuse chicoescuela Dec 26 #14

... Aristus Dec 26 #7

. LuckyCharms Dec 26 #9

Former vodka and wines enjoyer. Squeaky41 Dec 26 #10

You got a good quit going. No point in having alcohol drag down your health. applegrove Dec 26 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author LuckyCharms Dec 26 #13

Aw. I'm sorry you are having a bad time. Going applegrove Dec 26 #16

Hang in there, LuckyCharms! MIButterfly Dec 26 #15

I just passed my first yr booze free in Sept. proud patriot Dec 27 #17

Congratulations! Absolutely worth it. yonder Dec 27 #23

Booze is a depressant JMCKUSICK Dec 27 #18

I hope you are safe and well. Hope22 Dec 27 #19

Go to bed Figarosmom Dec 27 #20

I would advise doing exactly what you are doing right now Skittles Dec 27 #21

Hang in there, LC. Bit by bit. Hope you are sleeping now. electric_blue68 Dec 27 #22

Good Saturday morning, LuckyCharms Grim Chieftain Dec 27 #25

I have no advice. Just a wish for you to find peace. Scrivener7 Dec 27 #26

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

When offered a drink, I say no thanks, I'm allergic to alcohol. multigraincracker Dec 27 #29

It doesn't sound like anyone is offering Lucky a drink, mgc Niagara Dec 27 #31

i'M 49 years sober, multigraincracker some_of_us_are_sane Dec 27 #34

I also don't consume alcohol and I'm not an alcoholic either Niagara Dec 27 #30

At one point I realized I never regretted not drinking, but I often regretted the opposite. CrispyQ Dec 27 #32

Sometimes lately I feel like that, too. Similar history to yours. I stopped after realizing I liked the Vinca Dec 27 #35

Best to stay home, Emile Dec 27 #36

The last time I drank an alcoholic beverage... Morbius Dec 27 #37