nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring

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Lent is a time for abstinence, for giving up something that’s important to you.  In my case I have given up on something that used to be important, and I will stay away from toxic relationships all through Lent and beyond.

The other two things I am giving up are alcohol and candy.  For one thing booze is definitely not good for me, and neither is too much sugar.  People who suddenly become sober tend to eat a lot of candy to make up for the sugar they’re not getting in booze.  I have been scoffing quite a lot of candy this year.

So the three things I am giving up for Lent, and beyond are:

1. Dysfunctional and toxic relationships.
2. Alcohol in all its forms.  (I have not had an alcoholic drink since Christmas 2020)
3. Candy, chocolate, and what we English call sweets.

Instead of all that I am going to work hard at being fitter and healthier.

Please wish me luck.

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jack collier

jackcollier7@talktalk.net

women who drink to excess are no longer a part of my life.