chin up, stick at it and if your body says rest well then rest, wish you well.
Brilliant, don’t ever change.
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if its pushing you to the brink of alcohol it’s defo time to stop changing the world in one day. Have some chill time, be grateful for what you have achieved so far. Your setting yourself up for a whole life of endless possibilities, it’s only just begun. Well done.
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Five hundred fifty something…
I’m grateful my bosses gave me the go ahead to put this together.
I’m even more grateful that I’m not one of the 45 people who needs one.
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You are so very right. But im done for today. Now its time to relax. Have put many of my anxeity points in the ground today. So for now i will do something good for me. A long bath and a nap and Some healthy food.
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I will miss you here, but I do understand and your mental health and sobriety are your #1 priority. Please be kind to yourself. We are all muddling thru doing our best. You have worked so hard. I wish you peace and health and send some strength to you across the miles. 
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It can be daunting, having that conversation. Take your time, and don’t listen to that voice that tells you a little liquid courage will make everything better. We’re here for you.
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Way to go Chris!
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Take care and be well, my friend.
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Good to see you here. Hope things work out with your business. Definitely make some time for yourself. I’m having to remember to do the same because working from home seems to have me all out of sorts.
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Take all the time you need. You’ve worked so hard to get where you are so I truly hope you’re able to guard your sobriety in these strange times. Take care. 
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Day 24. Slipped on my icy deck yesterday morning, didn’t fall but wrenched my lower back. I thought I came away unscathed, only to get up this morning and not be able to take a full breath. Damn! I’m taking it easy, it’s painful but could be worse. Ice, heat, anti-inflammatory meds, light stretches and hope for improvement. In terms of being sober, I have to say I am surprised I have no desire to drink today and most days so far. I think about drinking, but it is related to remembering the activities, situations, etc. that were all excuses to drink, actually, ways to pass the time while drinking. I am cautiously reassured that after trying over and over to “quit drinking so much”, and making the decision this time to not drink, making that choice every day, that I can keep this up. So far I am feeling really good about things. Ouchie back, or no.
Today I am grateful for:
- chicken soup in the fridge that I made a couple days ago
- the ability to rest and recover
- a good book and other distractions (including my warm cuddle bug pup)
Sending strength and loving warmth.
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Checking in… I had 52 days sober then gave into a drink two nights ago. I was feeling really on edge and once I made up my mind that I was going to drink I did it, even though deep down I knew I really didn’t want to and that it wouldn’t help anything. I didn’t even enjoy it. If anything, it reminded me why I’m on this journey to sobriety. It really sucks to have to start over but I’m holding myself accountable and I won’t give up.
Stay strong everyone and if anyone is having any second thoughts, take it from me when I say it’s not worth it AT ALL.
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Take care @Fargesia_murielae you will be missed, hope you feel better soon and be back , keep strong 
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take care mate, I know you’ll be fine in whatever life throws at you. Stay strong and sober.
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I’m checking, day 114.
I haven’t shared a whole lot lately.
I haven’t been craving today. Though I’ve struggled on some days to maintain custody of my eyes and mind, it’s been awhile since I’ve crossed any other middle circle boundaries. In 2019, I made numerous violations; performing nasty searches on my GPS, driving around seedy areas of the neighborhood, hanging out in the parking lot of strip joints and massage parlors. That’s not been happening in 2020. I’ve found a good groove so far. Yes, I’ve hit the wall. But it’s mostly been full of ‘blah’ moments this year. But I’m feeling more confident in my sobriety and my boundaries. I think I’m going to make it.
I’ll take it.
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Thank you, kitty is doing okay now.
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