# Uncategorized **URL:** https://talkingsober.com/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://talkingsober.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talkingsober.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talkingsober.com/tags.md) --- ## [Derailment void / Off topic 2021 to present](https://talkingsober.com/t/derailment-void-off-topic-2021-to-present/108605)
**Author:** [@Eke](https://talkingsober.com/u/Eke)\ **Replies:** 1965\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/derailment-void-off-topic-2021-to-present/108605 "2026-11-01T09:49:33Z")
No topic here! Just a place for random side conversations, should they take the original topic off track. Mods may move things here, the forum rules apply (tho not derailment). --- ## [Fantasising about son's ADHD meds: time to get back into serious recovery](https://talkingsober.com/t/fantasising-about-sons-adhd-meds-time-to-get-back-into-serious-recovery/211019)
**Author:** [@Misokatsu](https://talkingsober.com/u/Misokatsu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 9:06am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/fantasising-about-sons-adhd-meds-time-to-get-back-into-serious-recovery/211019 "2026-10-18T09:06:20Z")
Although not around as a member much, I have been around in the background doing mod stuff. But right now I feel like I need some support as a member. 6 years and a bit sober from alcohol. I have for years felt like I c… --- ## [Simple Reminder](https://talkingsober.com/t/simple-reminder/210657)
**Author:** [@terencemar89](https://talkingsober.com/u/terencemar89)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/simple-reminder/210657 "2026-09-28T21:54:07Z")
Sobriety serves as the vital foundation for a stable, intentional, and deeply fulfilling daily life. By removing the chemical fog of substances, individuals unlock a profound level of mental clarity and emotional resilie… --- ## [Life's Storms](https://talkingsober.com/t/lifes-storms/210669)
**Author:** [@terencemar89](https://talkingsober.com/u/terencemar89)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/lifes-storms/210669 "2026-09-28T14:10:10Z")
Navigating the storms of life in sobriety requires anchoring your trust in God and recognizing that hardship is not a sign of failure, but an invitation to rely on a higher power. God does not promise a life free of stru… --- ## [Blessings For Friday](https://talkingsober.com/t/blessings-for-friday/210610)
**Author:** [@terencemar89](https://talkingsober.com/u/terencemar89)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/blessings-for-friday/210610 "2026-09-25T14:24:40Z")
Heavenly Father, Thank You for the gift of a new Friday and the light of this fresh day. As the morning unfolds, I pause to align my heart with Your presence and offer You my praise. Teach me to step into today with purp… --- ## [Found an unusual answer to how I became me](https://talkingsober.com/t/found-an-unusual-answer-to-how-i-became-me/210273)
**Author:** [@LimePuddin1](https://talkingsober.com/u/LimePuddin1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 6:13am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/found-an-unusual-answer-to-how-i-became-me/210273 "2026-09-07T06:13:58Z")
I’m currently in counseling for PMO. Over the course of our discussions, I have become very emotional (wept/cried). I told my counselor that I have been super sensitive/empathetic for as long as I can remember. I’m 63. I… --- ## [Clean date change in the app](https://talkingsober.com/t/clean-date-change-in-the-app/210229)
**Author:** [@SlynnFate](https://talkingsober.com/u/SlynnFate)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/clean-date-change-in-the-app/210229 "2026-09-04T19:50:52Z")
How do I change my sober date on the app. I keep trying and it’s still inaccurate. My date is 7/7/2026 and it still says 59 days. Not correct, 60 days isn’t until Monday the 7th --- ## [The life of me](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-life-of-me/197711)
**Author:** [@Runningfree](https://talkingsober.com/u/Runningfree)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-life-of-me/197711 "2026-09-01T19:01:08Z")
Anniversaries can be good and bad. Both of my sobriety dates fall on an anniversary of something. My alcohol sobriety date falls on the same day my ex committed suicide. Each year as I celebrate being alcohol free, I re… --- ## [A slight confusion on my instanct](https://talkingsober.com/t/a-slight-confusion-on-my-instanct/209725)
**Author:** [@Noshame](https://talkingsober.com/u/Noshame)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/a-slight-confusion-on-my-instanct/209725 "2026-08-16T14:55:47Z")
Dude ive been going to the meeting I am 703 days stone sober I try not to think of it As a matter of fact i wouldnt be allowed to dk this but.. ..i have just craved sitting at a bar for a few days now. I wont, im no… --- ## [I graduated](https://talkingsober.com/t/i-graduated/208708)
**Author:** [@Jenn5](https://talkingsober.com/u/Jenn5)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/i-graduated/208708 "2026-07-15T21:11:07Z")
--- ## [Mixed martial artist in recovery](https://talkingsober.com/t/mixed-martial-artist-in-recovery/208777)
**Author:** [@JasonFisher](https://talkingsober.com/u/JasonFisher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/mixed-martial-artist-in-recovery/208777 "2026-07-11T21:01:12Z")
I saw a screenshot of 17 days sober online of a favorite fighter who has 18 days sober today. The screenshot was this place. I don’t want to break anonymity. I just wanted to say welcome if he sees this. Welcome! Glad… --- ## [PSA - Stop using AI to generate your responses](https://talkingsober.com/t/psa-stop-using-ai-to-generate-your-responses/207845)
**Author:** [@Englishd](https://talkingsober.com/u/Englishd)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/psa-stop-using-ai-to-generate-your-responses/207845 "2026-06-25T16:19:35Z")
There’s a whole host of reasons why AI is bad but I’ll skip those for now and keep it more simple. When people come here at their lowest they don’t need some shiny polished response from ChatGPT. Just be yourself. AI doe… --- ## [Spring - Buds, Blossoms and New Beginnings](https://talkingsober.com/t/spring-buds-blossoms-and-new-beginnings/192372)
**Author:** [@tailee17](https://talkingsober.com/u/tailee17)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/spring-buds-blossoms-and-new-beginnings/192372 "2026-06-16T02:41:07Z")
I loved the winter pictures you all shared so wanted a Spring Topic started. Apple Tree is budding Peach Tree has blossoms already This is an ancient almond. I think I have seen only 1 almond on it since living … --- ## [Long term pitfalls](https://talkingsober.com/t/long-term-pitfalls/207707)
**Author:** [@Killaj84](https://talkingsober.com/u/Killaj84)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/long-term-pitfalls/207707 "2026-05-30T09:20:58Z")
I have been sober for 6 and a half years November 19th will mark 7 years for me. And I mean sober, not one relapse in that entire time, so lots to be proud of and I don’t take it for granted because you are always one b… --- ## [When Drugs Spoke Softly](https://talkingsober.com/t/when-drugs-spoke-softly/207700)
**Author:** [@Trying2findaReason](https://talkingsober.com/u/Trying2findaReason)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 11:45pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/when-drugs-spoke-softly/207700 "2026-05-29T23:45:38Z")
Drugs never introduced themselves as destruction. They arrived like comfort. Like a warm hand on a shaking shoulder. Like a quiet room after too much pain. They said, “I can carry this for you.” And maybe, for a … --- ## [: edited post. I let it all go](https://talkingsober.com/t/edited-post-i-let-it-all-go/207579)
**Author:** [@Noshame](https://talkingsober.com/u/Noshame)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 5:33pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/edited-post-i-let-it-all-go/207579 "2026-05-25T17:33:34Z")
Edit.. --- ## [Behind this door (this topic) is a gift from everyone to everyone](https://talkingsober.com/t/behind-this-door-this-topic-is-a-gift-from-everyone-to-everyone/207495)
**Author:** [@Noshame](https://talkingsober.com/u/Noshame)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/behind-this-door-this-topic-is-a-gift-from-everyone-to-everyone/207495 "2026-05-22T21:48:14Z")
Behind is a gift from us to us Only from everyone to everyone It is .. everything Choose wisley what to do with it --- ## [My entier fear and my anger summed up in 1 word](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-entier-fear-and-my-anger-summed-up-in-1-word/207452)
**Author:** [@Noshame](https://talkingsober.com/u/Noshame)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-entier-fear-and-my-anger-summed-up-in-1-word/207452 "2026-05-22T01:52:17Z")
The one word is Control Lack of control causes fear No control causes anger I just relised just now i do not have control over a gd dam thing except only my emotions I dont even have control over living or decisions… --- ## [Aussies in the House (Version 2)](https://talkingsober.com/t/aussies-in-the-house-version-2/202933)
**Author:** [@Seb](https://talkingsober.com/u/Seb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/aussies-in-the-house-version-2/202933 "2026-05-09T21:47:00Z")
Unfortunately our last thread had to be deleted, so it was suggested a new thread be created. I know there are few of us here, but thought it would be nice for us to have our little space :slightly\_smiling\_face: … --- ## [A thought (pointless) that baffles me](https://talkingsober.com/t/a-thought-pointless-that-baffles-me/207084)
**Author:** [@Noshame](https://talkingsober.com/u/Noshame)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/a-thought-pointless-that-baffles-me/207084 "2026-05-04T13:17:58Z")
What if i was different What if i never changed anything What if i continuously never stopped being so addicted to anger The thought What if i never changed and stayed continuously angry at the world for no reason W… --- ## [What makes a person a lier](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-makes-a-person-a-lier/207060)
**Author:** [@Noshame](https://talkingsober.com/u/Noshame)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-makes-a-person-a-lier/207060 "2026-05-03T18:08:43Z")
Is not accepting something, that you feel in your heart is right/wrong, are you lieing to yourself? --- ## [Uplifting message to whom it speaks to](https://talkingsober.com/t/uplifting-message-to-whom-it-speaks-to/207058)
**Author:** [@Goodvibesonly](https://talkingsober.com/u/Goodvibesonly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 6:15am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/uplifting-message-to-whom-it-speaks-to/207058 "2026-05-03T06:15:44Z")
there will be obstacles along the rocky roads to sobriety but it will be all worth the gas you put in your vehicle that’s driving you there :heart\_hands: --- ## [Proverbs 26:11](https://talkingsober.com/t/proverbs-26-11/206982)
**Author:** [@J.D.C.W26](https://talkingsober.com/u/J.D.C.W26)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 7:33am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/proverbs-26-11/206982 "2026-04-30T07:33:25Z")
\[11\] as a dog returns to its vomit, a fool to his folly. KJV proverbs 26:11 --- ## [Another day, another health gain!](https://talkingsober.com/t/another-day-another-health-gain/206959)
**Author:** [@J.D.C.W26](https://talkingsober.com/u/J.D.C.W26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/another-day-another-health-gain/206959 "2026-04-29T15:12:15Z")
Good morning friends! Have another great day towards your chips and under your belts! Much love, god bless us all :blush::raising\_hands::folded\_hands::clap: --- ## [8 moths clean Mark goss](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-moths-clean-mark-goss/206925)
**Author:** [@Mark48](https://talkingsober.com/u/Mark48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/8-moths-clean-mark-goss/206925 "2026-04-28T12:33:25Z")
My name is mark goss ive been clean for 8 months and now I’m in a program for the first time in my life I have a good job im in Columbus at the white lite program and got to be at work Thursday morning by 7am the bus wil… --- ## [Hope………..,,,,,,,,,](https://talkingsober.com/t/hope/206875)
**Author:** [@EdWestSober](https://talkingsober.com/u/EdWestSober)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/hope/206875 "2026-04-26T06:09:41Z")
To anyone out there feeling like you can’t stay sober or don’t know how please remember this-you are stronger than your struggles. Your purpose is greater than your pain and your will is stronger than your addiction. You… --- ## [Today is amazing](https://talkingsober.com/t/today-is-amazing/206734)
**Author:** [@Noshame](https://talkingsober.com/u/Noshame)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/today-is-amazing/206734 "2026-04-21T19:55:13Z")
586 days streight sobriety Today is good --- ## [How is everyone hope your well](https://talkingsober.com/t/how-is-everyone-hope-your-well/206680)
**Author:** [@Steph4](https://talkingsober.com/u/Steph4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 6:21pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/how-is-everyone-hope-your-well/206680 "2026-04-20T18:21:00Z")
How is everyone and what you up too im sat in the garden enjoying the sun :sun\_with\_face: --- ## [Quitting alcohol and getting sober](https://talkingsober.com/t/quitting-alcohol-and-getting-sober/206663)
**Author:** [@Andrew82](https://talkingsober.com/u/Andrew82)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 10:31am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/quitting-alcohol-and-getting-sober/206663 "2026-04-19T10:31:32Z")
I have hit rock bottom. I’ve been lying and hiding my excessive drinking from my wife but she always knows the truth. I have 2 small children that I don’t want to lose but I have been temporarily kicked out of the house… --- ## [NZ/Australia check in](https://talkingsober.com/t/nz-australia-check-in/205471)
**Author:** [@2JTravNZ](https://talkingsober.com/u/2JTravNZ)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 5:51am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/nz-australia-check-in/205471 "2026-04-12T05:51:59Z")
I live in Cristchurch, NZ. Just wondering is there’s any other southern hemisphere homies around. [Next page](https://talkingsober.com/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1)