That’s an onion.
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It is!
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This is from The Onion…one of my favorites…it helps if you have raised or currently have teenagers at home…FYI, this is satire…
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Checking in day 16! It’s a rainy day and my mind starting wondering off into thinking of a drink. I won’t drink today but it’s crazy how quick a craving can pop up out of nowhere and how my mind still goes there even though I honestly can say I hate alcohol. Going to do some deep cleaning and get my mind busy with that!! Boredom has always been my worst enemy.
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There’s also a site like the Onion called The Hard Times. Some of their stuff is hilarious.
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That’s some good stuff!!
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Checking in on day 39. I can see how my life changes a tiny little bit every day since I decided not to drink anymore. I’m grateful to be on this journey. Knowing that I am powerless leaves me feeling less powerless.
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Day 1 sober. I am not to lament and to give up. I am powerless but recovery is my responsibility
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Coming up on the end of day 9. One day at a time
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Checking in. Craving.
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You are adding those days up!! Well done!!
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In a few hours I will have made 30 days.
Work was so aggravating today that I really want to relax with a drink…but I won’t because I don’t drink anymore. So I’ll go for a run and relax on my couch tonight- but I’m still aggravated peeps so thanks for letting me vent!
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Doing a second check in… 134.09 days sober, 2.04 ED free, but still proud of my 30 because that was gangsta.
I’m back at the gym training for my spartan, and my knee took a giant, but expected, shit yesterday. I’ll use my WebMD and GoogleMD degrees to figure it out 
Anyway, I’m not letting it stop me, which would be so easy. I’ve been barely able to walk today, so I did the elliptical instead of running on the treadmill and even that hurt. So hopped over to the bikes and that was ok. Did legs today, so hopefully I can start to strengthen around whatever is going on there. It’s the side of the knee, so it could be a stretching issue.
I went for my intake at community support services (where I now also volunteer on the DV speakers bureau) and I am being put in a 12 week PTSD individual therapy program. Long story short, they dropped the ball on me the first time I tried to get help, I went back anyway. The same lady who left me hanging said she was going to move me to another counselor. Problem is, and I told her this, it’s almost impossible for me to connect with a therapist, and I did with her, but I got rejected. I seriously feel like there is no one out there, other than my mother, that gives a rat’s ass if I live or die. I’m completely invisible and it’s the worst feeling ever. Feeling not only like you don’t matter, but that no one even sees you, just sucks and it hurts.
I’ve been thinking about this recovery dharma thing… there is a meeting by me tomorrow. It’s 11 minutes away. My spoiled ass will suck up the huge commute lol. I’m reading a Buddhist based book and it resonates with me. Whether or not I get the guts to show is another thing. I really want to try it.
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Missing you guys. Been doing great. I miss the connection and hanging out.
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You are doing great on 30 days, nice work!!!
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@Blueroom
Put that thought out of your mind. The craving normally only lasts for 7 minutes.
Buck up and find something to take your mind off the craving. TV, book, cold shower, eat, etc.
Whatever it takes.
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@Girlinterrupted
Beth, we all care for you here. I know it is virtual, but that does not matter. I consider folks here to by my extended recovery group and dare I say it virtual friends. I probably have better discussions here than with most of the stilted people I interact with daily. There is so much emotional larceny out there that it makes me sick sometimes. I hope you don’t feel alone. You should not.
I’ve been curious about recovery dharma, but there is not one around me. Get to a meeting. I go for the tools, but I also go to be around real people. I think I prefer to be around recovering addicts more than most other groups I interact with.
I find that with exercise, my knees are sore at first after I start back. Keep it moving but don’t go too crazy until you feel like it is ready for more. Increase gradually until you feel confident in it.
Take care of yourself and congratulations on your numbers. I for one am proud of you.
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Yes! Cravings pass. The whole thing changes quicker if you resist, versus give in and then ruin the next day with a hangover. I was tired, stressed from long workday, and thirsty (failed to drink water all day). Those feelings instantly get converted by my old habits / old patterns of thought into the “need several beers” idea. In fact, I do not need beer, and I did not buy beer. I had a nice dinner and water and watched a movie with kids, and now I’m fine. A lot of what I’m trying to learn is how to feel feelings authentically. Like if I’m tired or anxious, that doesn’t need to get numbed, it needs acknowledged, then move on. I appreciate your response very much, and this forum. I need it.
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I will! I’m nervous 
Do I just walk in? There’s not a whole lot of info on it… I joined the local Facebook page, but no one comments. I’m super shy, so it’s going to be hard. However, I just have a pretty good feeling about it.
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Thank you, that really means a lot 
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