Day 8 does feel darn good @She_hulk_kt
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Sober twins!
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Day 48.
I’ve just been trying to keep my mind occupied.
Working A LOT. Hiking on the weekends, and filling the in-between time with inspirational readings and taped lectures.
I hope everybody is doing well and taking care of themselves during all of this madness.
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Haha. We will be patient and wait for such a person lol
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My thought when I read your feeling on the job interview; after a few minutes of deep breathing and feeling like you’re not ready, I tend to say (in my mind) fuck it; this is me and just be yourself.
I did that on my last interview; I walked into the meeting and there were 4 or 5 people, lol… at one point I said that and I was cool with it.
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Checking in!! My next goal point is 30 but I put 25 because I still really don’t trust myself. I had a moment at the supermarket today imagining a really fun afternoon (just the one) wasting time on YouTube with the dizzy light head that precedes the feeling awful losing time blacking out etc
Managed to resist but uuuhj I don’t want to feel like this everytime I go shopping.
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@Briella
Good to see you back at it and on day 3 no less. Keep fighting and take care of yourself!!!
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That’s an awesome insight and a terrific post StellaLuna. I think what you write goes for all of us. It sure does for me. Thanks so much. Hugs.
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@CapriciousCapricorn
Great post and so glad you are feeling better today!!!
I am looking back at the trash heap I’ve left behind. You just put it more eloquently than me.
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Just checking in… havent been on in days but I’m getting back on track. Missed you all 
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I’m so sad that I got so close to catching a lovely screen shot for @C_8 and still missed it.
Frustrations with the teenager today. Virtual school is kicking our butts when coupled with depression and anxiety. Stresses me out. And I’m trying to work from home today. Zero motivation! Bank reconciliations are super boring. I’ve had random thoughts 
of drinking the last week but they seem to come and go. I’m so thankful I’m sober right now. Sober is better. 
Hang tough y’all! Love from Texas. 
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Checking in end 1 hour from 29 days sober. Today a better day than yesterday. Today im able to look a bit happy. But inside im still sad. I still feel like crying and will later when im alone. I need to find a way to forgive myself and a way to handle anger which i feel towards the feeling of being let down and left to sail in my own sea (i dont know if thats a saying in engish but we use it in my language).
Stay strong and thanks for the support yesterday
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On my 6 days 23:58 I have failed and let myself and everyone down. First can of lager done and don’t think will have only few. Hopefully will come back stronger and smarter that this is not the way I wanna go. Couldn’t help myself since yesterday massive cravings and this is just showing how weak and not ready for of transformation I am…
Fingers crossed and all the best all of you sober fighters. GOOD LUCK.
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Day 273. Just running right along with the day to day stuff. Nothing new really going on.
Have a strong day!!!
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Day 9 check-in late
The interview went well, the fact that I was completely sober (was used to have a calming drink before anything like this 
) answered the questions (and there were tons of them) as best as I could and sometimes well - when I knew what I was talking about. There were questions I struggled with. The main thing was I have now got over my “fear” of progressing to Interview Stage so I am very happy with that. Did get a massive headache after (stress I think) and ended up sleeping a few hours after. 8 people for interview, so not pinning my hopes but now feel I can apply for jobs knowing I can cope with an interview 
@briella how are you doing today?
@GVLNative journals are awsome, I read mine over and over, I know I relapsed but at the moment I ignored my journal, I did not want to. So since then it’s on my bedside table and read it each morning on wake up, it helps a lot. Love your 92.32 check-in post, good to hear you more positive
@Pink31 fantastic on 90 days keep going strong
@jjcarson92 dam triple well done 
@Livinlife116 welcome to the forum, a totally great place for support and advice, and well done on your course for counselling, you will relate which I think is so important
You doing great @Quit4myDaughter and taking sensible steps to get rid of homebrewing gear… Good move
@Ryan1612 congratulations on 1 month!!
@Lisa07 things like new pillows are such comfort so can see your thoughtfulness would have touched your husband
@Beardy_McTallman & @Misokatsu I so worry about my posts(thank god its just not me!) I reread, change, for all the same reasons. One thing that does not make me stop is that I know how I feel when I get a comment of encouragement etc, so pray my post translates the same ?
Have a good day all keeping strong and safe 
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looks stunning Beth a fresh start, wonderful 
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Great job on your sober interview!! Anxiety is always a huge trigger for me so I am proud that you made it through!! 
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Day 25! I woke up in a funk. My daughter was driving me absolutely insane. Just crying and mad about everything. Luckily I saw a live yoga class and jumped in… my day did a complete 180!! Phew!! Ready to tackle the rest of the day.
(By the way if youre interested the yoga instructor is hollywyoga on instagram every tuesday at 10am… she is my favorite instructor of all time!!) So uplifting!!
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Marie, You probably did better than you think you did. Our self confidence is low at the beginning. I know that fear all too well while interviewing. I was very early in sobriety with my first, just like you. I thought I totally blew it and to my surprise, I was offered the job the next day. If this one doesn’t work out, atleast you have the sober experience for the next one. It gets easier and easier. Wishing you the best!!
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@Hopeful777
Marie, good luck on the job. Even if this one does not pan out, as you said, you have the confidence now to apply. I am proud of you. Take care of yourself and good luck on job hunting!!!
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