Amy's Checking In Again

[Soprano]

Well done on reducing alcohol. Drinking less has helped me a lot.

Indulged a little over Christmas but back to watching consumption now.

Jx

[Sammybunny711]

I have quit drinking alcohol whatsoever and am enjoying mocktails a lot. Especially Shirley Temples. I hope you're doing well in the new year!!

[Amy3010]

Thanks Sammy and Soprano...reducing alcohol has been a huge part of my journey these past few years.

We've just been through a very difficult week - my youngest son's girlfriend's mother died unexpectedly last Sunday and the funeral was yesterday. She was only 55, and her children are just 26 and 21. We are heartbroken. She was a lovely person and I can't even put into words what a huge loss this is.

As we shifted into support and logistics mode this week, I noticed myself not looking to food for comfort, I had no appetite and almost had to remind myself to eat something. I think the last time I experienced this was when my father died. I guess it's those times in life where food loses its power to comfort or distract...

I hope you all are doing well. Life is so short...

[Ellis]

Hi Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. It makes so much sense that food doesn’t feel comforting right now. Grief can take away even the small things that normally help. Be gentle with yourself.

[Amy3010]

Thanks, Ellis...things continue to be hard. It was also busy at work - my week to lead the team. And my husband was out of town for work for four nights. So my eating went from being almost effortlessly green last week, to all over the place this week. Sigh. I will focus on doing better in February, finding a reasonable middle ground. Just sticking to the basics.

[WINhappy]

Hi Amy, I'm just checking in to say "hi" and that I hope you're doing well. Best regards, WIN

[Amy3010]

Thanks, Win. Just dealing with some yucky virus now and staying home from work a couple of days. Not eating too much but not worrying either - sick days are technically "S" days... planning on making a bit pot of comforting soup today.

[Sammybunny711]

I hope you feel better, Amy!