Today is day 78. I did the first 69 days alone, only telling one person, my best friend who lives 1646 miles away. Too ashamed to tell anyone else. As the days have wore on, I’ve realized I need a community of like-minded people, people who get it, otherwise it’s just me and my will-power. I started AA and have attended 5 meetings in 9 days. I’ve been embraced there and don’t feel quite so alone. I’m hoping this community here helps as well in the in-between hours. I plan to check in here each day to say I’m still sober. Hopefully someone will read it and we can encourage each other.
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welcome! this place is awesome 24/7. Good to meet you.
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So glad you’re here! Congratulations on the 78 days, that’s a huge deal. And we’re here 24/7, so you don’t have to do it alone anymore if you don’t want to. 
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Welcome to TS and congrats on 78 days, that’s amazing 
glad to hear meetings are helping you, with going to them and being on here you’re never alone, which is a great feeling especially in early recovery. Look forward to seeing you post when you feel ready to.
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You have done so well, you should be proud of yourself. If you haven’t read it yet, a fantastic post on stages of sobriety and preparedness for what’s to come, is - What’s YOUR plan? When you start getting a good few sober days under your belt, it might surprise you that some thoughts creep into mind when the early days are behind you. I wish I’d prepared myself for that drinkin’ thinkin’ after a year of sobriety, when I told myself I had it all under control now. Spoiler: we never do! That post has helped me to understand that I must never let my guard down, and I hope it helps you just as much.
Congratulations, and keep doing what you’re doin. Welcome to TS! 
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Well done on 78 days .it’s a good feeling stay strong and try and stay positive in the The tough times.i had to keep busy.i got myself a 3d printer and started writing songs to keep my mind off things .
Keep up the good work
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Today’s day 80. Is it normal to feel out of control in every area? To want my security blanket back even though it was poison? To be mad because I’ve decided I can’t have it? One minute I’m thinking I can do this and the next I hate myself and the world? Maybe I feel crazier now than I did before.
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It’s normal. The world will keep being exactly as it’s supposed to be…the list is extremely extensive as you know. If we go back out it won’t fix shit & the world’s gonna keep doing what it does & we’ll feel like shit.
You have a bad ass 80, friend! No good reason to stop now. Only bad ones. Keep rocking the fellowship and us!
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