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bif

(27,226 posts)
Mon Mar 9, 2026, 12:42 PM Mar 9

TGIM!

Thank God It's Monday! I've been sober for around 7 1/2 years. But weekends can still be a little tough sometimes. I look back somewhat fondly to my drinking days and think how I used to amp up my consumption on weekends. My wife drinks and I sometimes retreat to my bedroom early and watch tv on weekends.

But I love Mondays now because I made it through the weekend sober. Plus I do my first draft of my weekly movie reviews on Monday mornings. Positive vibes all around.

Anyway, thanks for listening to my little rant.

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TGIM! (Original Post) bif Mar 9 OP
Keep on snowybirdie Mar 9 #1
Congratulations orangecrush Mar 9 #2
Congratulations! MIButterfly Mar 9 #3
Congratulations FemDemERA Mar 9 #4
So much nicer experiencing life sober. Clouds Passing Mar 10 #5

FemDemERA

(905 posts)
4. Congratulations
Mon Mar 9, 2026, 04:50 PM
Mar 9

On seven and a half years! And to another weekend!!

We Need a “pat on the back” emoji!



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