Ah thanks for that. Ill do just that.
Hope you top off your day with a fantastic night!
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Checking in day 350 free from weed and alcohol. 11.5 months. Thats fucking crazy! I dont know what got me from active addiction to sober curious to sober but god am i greatful. AA fellowship, my sponsor, the 12 steps, and this community have been amazing supports. Im in awe of what ive accomplished sober. Almost a year ago i was drinking a liter of vodka a night, hungover or in withdrawl all the time and the heaviest ive been in my life. Ive lost about 60lbs so far and im motivated to lose another 40. 12lbs until im not obese anymore. Im a woman of action again. My word means something. I show up.
Met with my sponsor saturday night for a big book study. I started crying because i was scared. Im scared to lose this drive and motivation…my sobriety. This led to a discussion about good fear. So that got me thinking. My 4th step showed me i was acting out of fear…but that was bad fear. Fear of losing my sobriety, which keeps me working my recovery program and sober is a good fear.
Good fear:
Fear of losing sobriety
Fear for safety - keeps you alive
Fear of loss of loved ones - encourage you to make the most of what times left
Fear of not doing enough-motivation to do more
Bad fear:
Fear and freezing
Lying and fearing someone will find out
Fearing the cops when driving drunk
Taking bad action and fear of consequences
When i was going thru the steps, my inventory and defects, i wanted to stop operating out of fear. But as the months have passed ive come out of the dark, bad fear and moved towards a healthier, sober mind and body with a healthy fear that remains with me that reminds me to take the next right step or action.
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Beautiful post! Thank you for sharing your journey and also the breakdown of good healthy fear.
Congrats on your 350 days!!! You are a rockstar!
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Truly got here with the one day at a time mentality and doing the right thing.
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Absolutely love this and have loved reading through your thread, I think it has always somehow slipped past me…
Thank you for sharing your journey so far, you’re a courageous, beautiful soul and it’s so wonderful amd inspiring to read how much you’ve grown and continue to. I’ve also seen how you have such a healthy, happy glow about you now, I think you rock!
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Thank you, this really resonated with me. I have been scared of falling back into old habits lately as well. Reading your post made me take a deep breath and think about where that fear is rooted and what it is trying to tell me.
Also let me say that I really enjoyed following your journey, it’s really a inspiring how many things you turned around for yourself. 
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You will never fully grasp the inspiration you’ve provided me and others on this forum. Thank you.
I too used to get panicky and scared of relapsing. So scared of losing the peace and serenity that came with sobriety. That can be healthy to some extent. It’s also why I stay connected to others in recovery EVERY SINGLE DAY. I have multiple communities that I participate in including AA and TLC. This community has provided me with so much support and laughter. Grateful to be here.
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I love this post for so many reasons!! You rock AND inspire!!
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So glad you are here!! I agree that being connected every single day is crucial. Thank goodness for technology. Not always…but it has been my lifeline!
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So i just attended a continuing education webinar on the new artificial intelligence app ChatGPT. i asked how to overcome alcoholism and got a very detailed response here:
I also asked “how can i expand my spiritual practice?” and got the below thorough action plan
Expanding your spiritual practice can vary depending on the spiritual path you follow, but some general tips to consider include:
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Set aside regular time for spiritual practice: This can be daily or weekly, depending on what works best for you. Consistency is key in building a spiritual practice.
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Explore new spiritual practices: Try out new forms of meditation, prayer, yoga, or other practices that align with your beliefs.
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Read spiritual texts: Read books, articles, or other texts that are relevant to your spiritual path. This can help deepen your understanding and provide insights to apply to your own practice.
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Attend spiritual events: Attend services, workshops, or other events related to your spiritual path. This can provide opportunities to connect with others who share your beliefs and to learn from experienced teachers.
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Reflect on your experiences: Journal or otherwise reflect on your experiences with your spiritual practice. This can help you identify areas where you may want to grow or deepen your practice.
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Connect with a spiritual mentor or guide: Seek out a teacher or mentor who can help guide you on your spiritual journey. This can provide accountability, support, and personalized guidance.
Remember that expanding your spiritual practice is a personal journey, and it’s important to find what works best for you. Trust your intuition and stay open to new experiences and insights along the way.
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Thank you so much for sharing 
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ChatGPT came up recently at our staff meeting and we were told to try out the free version and report back our thoughts next month. I haven’t made time yet to do so but it does sound interesting. Glad to hear others are exploring it too.
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16 months sober. I keep busy with service work and meetings.
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Thats awesome! Thats my plan too
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This is by far my greatest pic from our girls trip to arizona. Me and my mom a little slap happy after a day of travel and hiking. We are seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time and i was taking a selfie with my mom and told her to move her head because she was blocking the grand canyon. Lol. My sister was waiting to take our pic and was getting frustrated with our laughter which only made us laugh harder. What a beautiful moment to capture.
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I told her to move her head because she was blocking the grand canyon.
[/quote] This made me laugh and cry! Laugh for obvious reasons…great line! Cry because my 88 year old Mom is paralyzed totally on one side due to a stroke 5 years ago. The consolation there? She never would have hiked. But what a wonderful moment! You can feel the joy and love. Such a wonderful memory for you.
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