Checking in daily to maintain focus #10

Day 9.

If I make it through today, it will be the longest I have gone without a drink in over 19 years.

Still only getting ~3 or 4 hours of sleep at night. Getting snappish at my husband. However, even when I’m Grumpy Gus, I am still not mean like I was when I was hammered. He and I are doing really well, with more cuddling and compliments than have been present in years.

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Been here before and seven days still feels like an achievement. I never get tired of being sober. Hope you’re all well, be strong.

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Every day counts!! Great job on your week!! :green_heart:

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That’s a Big Donut :doughnut:

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I’m checking in, day 113.
I received an anniversary badge today. This past Monday marks my 3 year anniversary with TS.

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your doing great mate. love it

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Cancel my teenagers… I love that idea! :joy::joy::joy: I’m truly trying to let things go. I’ve been such a control freak for so long it’s a lot of work to do that. Thanks for the encouragement. :hugs:

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Proud of you dude!!

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cheers me dear, bouncing back nicely.

Awww…super congrats!! I am right behind you, my 3 year anniversary of joining TS is on 3 days!!

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Great job, Paul!

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Congratulations Kevin!

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You’ve got this! Congratulations. It’s a pretty amazing accomplishment. I relate to what you said about grumpy vs. mean. Same same here. It’s one of the things I keep in the back of my mind to remind me of why I’m doing this. Enjoy your cuddles! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Day 96
Just regular ups and downs of life, yesterday my daughter’s nursery school graduation, visit my friend in her new room in the hospice, today take my son for his ADHD regular consultation. What a relief I can do these things without rushing so I can start drinking, or struggling because I am hungover.
Day 1
Although I ate more than I wanted yesterday it didn’t feel like an out-of-control binge. Watched some videos about how unless u make peace with ur body now, u can never be free of binge eating. No hope then. Lol.

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Let me know, one of us should start one if there isn’t one. I’d prefer a catch all thread that wasn’t specific to any particular diet.

Congratulations Misokatsu on day 96.

Glad you are finding joy in completing your daily errands!

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I just made a spinach and feta pizza. I added bacon, lol. 3 steps forward, :face_with_hand_over_mouth::sweat_smile:

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Day 67 clean and sober longest streak in over a decade. Great to hear that this TS has members so dedicated three years(nice) My 2nd day ever trying online support. The pandemic is changing things can’t get to my daily meetings. I am bleased to live in a community that has either an A.A., N.A. or C.A. meeting at least once a day all within walking distance. To those who came before to pave the way thank you very much. Usually im getting excited to go open up the wednesday night NA group and see my friends and the newcomers since the treatment center is only a walk away as well. I will be offline by next thursday as im going that day for more treatment myself three months of it. Feeling weird about going during this pandemic…this too shall pass. I have gained so much since starting to really dig into recovery starting back on detox day Nov. 10 2019. Went from back surgery to homeless, jobless and friendless. Reached out for help at local treatment center and found That together with like minded people we can recover. I have an apartment some family back and friends that care. They are all people I’ve met through the 12 step recovery rooms. They’ve given me hope and literature and so much more. Im trusted with keys to church now but its taken daily effort got a sponsor a home group, addictions counsellors, working step 5. Please believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to ask for help. I’m 41 years old and wish i would’ve dug in and tried this hard the first time when i was 28. I know thats a regret that i continue to deal with but I will.
Enough out of me off to read some others stories. Happy 24!

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Wow, it sounds like you are really making some great strides and positive changes and working what works for you!! Congrats on that and on your 67 days…that is pretty great!! :heart:

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