Well 9.5hrs later made it to the northwoods. I still got giddy taking the turn to the cabin. Im excited.nervous. mostly excited. I wore my Sober AF shirt up and everyones oh ok. Cool. Its humid as balls up here but atleast its not the 90s.
So greatful.
I love it!!! So excited for you…you no longer rely on alcohol or weed for a good time. You make your own good time.
That water looks so inviting 
…you may need to go for a dip to cool down.
Have a blast CJ!
Well family reunion 2023 is going sooo well. Todays our last full day 
i always dread the end.
Im so greatful i dont drink. After a full day of drinking my brother was wasted by the campfire by 11pm. He was in rough shape. He couldnt keep his eyes open, stand, hold a convo, roast a marshmellow, and almost fell in the fire. I did not like seeing him like that one bit. The sad part was he was like this in front of 3 of his young kids. It was embarrassing and sad. It visibly made my 16yo niece upset. I tried to talk to her about it but she didnt want to talk much and i couldnt seem to find the right words. It was tough
Yay! Glad to hear it’s going so well. Enjoy your last full day.
Even if you didn’t have the right words for your niece, at least she knows you care and love her. Sometimes that’s enough for a 16 yr old. If she wants to talk about it in the future, now she knows she can come to you. You did your best at that time and that’s all you can do.
Glad you are having a fantastic sober time my friend.
It does suck seeing your loved ones getting drunk / high. I remember being in that state and even then thinking - huh - this is ok, everyone does it - not causing any harm. Didn’t realize how much harm i was causing not only to myself but those who were witnessing me were also worried and sad.
I am grateful that you and your hubby could be the sober role models for your niece to see. I’m sure that in itself helped. 
Sitting on the dock of the bay watching the fog roll away
Oh man…going on 4.33+ days of not vaping. Quitting this shit is HARD. Considering i could barely go 2 hours without it. But it was time. Money is tight. Hubbys been beggin me. Talked about it in therapy multiple times and then she challenges me to an aug 1st quit date. Day before, july 31st im chain smoking on the 9.5hr drive home from the family reunion.
This quitting business is fucking hard. The habit is ingrained in my day to day: before an action, after an action, after meals, driving, when bored, when i wake up. I was vaping all the fucking time. Its crazy ive made it this far. The timer and this communitys encouragement is keeping me going. I dont want to start back at day 0 and go thru these horrible cravings again! Pretty money motivated and i will save $0.57 an hour or $13.50 a day or $5000 a year. That money can fund my halo jump!
Hey I just searched quit vaping on Insight Timer. They had a few quit smoking. Quit sugar etc…
Just a thought.
Hang in there kid 
Now that’s something to keep you motivated and you will need some good healthy lungs to do that jump.
I do know how much time we give to our addictions. How much of our addictions are engrained into our daily lives. Its difficult to re-train your brain but i know you are strong enough to do this. Keep busy, keep focused on your goals (healthier lungs, more money, halo jump …etc)!
Like you said - no way you want to start at day 0 and go through this hell again. I am so proud of you! keep strong CJ!
I should incorporate some quit smoking meditations this weekend @Dazercat thanks for bringing it up!
@JazzyS thanks for cheering me on dear friend. This shit is hard and ive come this far!
I got pretty bored and lonely in the first 6 months of my sobriety. But just recently my mom asked me if I could take her to the hair salon. I gave her a big smile and said “let me check my calendar”. It is so satisfying to have AA friends & fellowship!
Almost to one whole fucking week free from all my addictions! This has been a very trying week quitting vaping. I have cravings nesrly every hour and have to remind myself im a nonsmoker now. The romanticism is think these days. So i thought id list out the positives of quitting vaping
*free from all my harmful addictions
*no lying or sneaking around
*not a slave to cravings
*better health
*better fitness
*freedom
I have to keep going!
Ah man - them cravings dont play!! Great job on staying the course and fighting for a healthier you.
A few others to add to your list…
Sure many more…isn’t it awesome that the positive side of quitting has suchba long list 
Yes my friend - u have the strength to do so…
Keep strong 
Be sure to add this one to your list. Not harming those around me with secondhand vape.
Interesting…I thought the same. Playing some reels in my head I cringe … SO many people had to have known. And when I’m at events, get togethers, etc. I observe the drinking crowd. Everyone is NOT wasted. I was in such denial. That was then, though, and this is now!
So grateful that we have new insight and are on this path…not looking back
Very grateful!! At almost 2.5 years I finally feel strong. Looking back only to remember what I don’t want to do.
Checking in greatful on my 36th birthday…oh man. Ive had a wonderful special day. This is my second sober belly button birthday and i love how reborn i feel. Cjp 4.0
A wonderful day all around!
Quiet morning with my TS gratidudes and coffee
Wasnt feeling like working out but went anyways and made a great effort
A radio show was at the grocery store and i really wanted to spin the wheel and win a free tshirt. Won free tix to an amusement and water park 2hrs away and debated whether to take off and do it. Its perfect because i dont work monday am. We can drive out. Stay the night. Then drive back monday. Then @JazzyS says its a sign from the universe and im like fuck?! I gotta go. Whats the difference bw impulsive and spontaneous?! Who cares. Im young and spontaneous.
Hubby had the day off and went with me to the mall
Deals at victoria secret. Found deals on 2 shorts and a pair of jeans for $20. Hubby bought me a 30min massage and it was fantastic.
Got a free bday nothing bundt cake
Hung out with my folks for a few hours. They got me a hydroponic growing system and imma grow some herbs starting monday!!
Got calls and texts from loved ones. Feeling the love all day.
Plus im proud of myself. I dont have the shame and disgust i had for myself 2yrs ago. I have quality recovery. I quit vaping. Im working out and eating healthy. It definitely wasnt easy to get here but boy has putting in the work paid dividends in every avenue of my life.
I am so thankful for a wonderful day and celebrating sobriety one day at a time
LOL - sorry not sorry - glad you are going to have a wonderful spontaneous day tomorrow!
Dang girl - sounds like a super awesome birthday day! you deserve it all - so proud of you and happy to see you doing so well! You most definitely should be proud of you.
Happy happy birthday to you wishing you a wonderful year ahead! I’m so happy for you for everything! Enjoy each of your days and be so happy with your major accomplishments that you have done.
