Went to my first in person meeting tonight. There were 6 people and we took temperatures before we entered.
It was good to be with people in person for a meeting after such a long hiatus. We are going to keep it going weekly until if or when THE COVID returns.
I cant wait for in person meetings. Im not sure how much longer until we get to go back. Zoom was a great solution but theres nothing like the in person experience.
Ended up being a rough day. My father inlaw was diagnosed with dementia on top of a list of issues from a life time of drinking to forget. Mother inlaw is convinced she can still care for him even though she was getting MRI to see why her legs arent working. She also drinks to excess on the regular and is very verbally abusive. We have to make decisions about the father inlaw but tabled that discussion until tomorrow.
Went to pickup our son from my parents and my dad was drunk. It was a rough enough day and was the last thing I wanted to deal with. He proceeded to talk poorly about my brother because of some differences of opinion in business.
Im just glad that I was able to not drink despite all of the difficult things going on. For me it would just be an excuse to avoid difficulties for a night. I know one would never end at one. Iâve worked way to hard to sacrifice my new life and sobriety. Thanks to everyone for helping to keep me sober!
Thanks. Actually stayed all day, started getting busy around 5pm. As I was finishing upâŚcanât wait to go back.
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@802
Blake, I feel for youâŚthat is definitely a rough day and set of circumstances.
By all means keep yourself sober so you can deal with everything with a clear head.
It sounds like you have a family of drunks like mine.
Rise above it and stay sober!!!
Get a good nights rest and wake up sober.
I used a lot of different things and I got off them one by one. Today is day five of being off everything (I just weaned off the last thing). It took a long time to get here and while Iâm not feeling amazing, I feel better than I expected to at this point. Literally taking it one hour at a time, but Iâm still going.
Congratulations on Day 5!!! Nice work!!! You will feel better as the days pass.
Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and donât get ahead of yourself (that is my problem).
Thanks. All of this has definitely taught me patience. What a way to learn it though.
@GVLNative
It was a tough day. Drinking would have made it so much worse/unmanageable.
Thanks for reaching out. Means alot on the tough ones.
I had no struggles at all? Maybe Iopened the app right as it got back? Did find it kinda strange it was hours since the last post tho
I wasnât sure if it was just the app, couldnât get on through my phone this morning (got a bad gateway message) but on my laptop/ through the browser I am on. But sounds like it just sorted itself out!
Sun is shining here too, good morning from Cheshire 
You made it through though! Another stressor. Survived it. Checked.
Day 14
Another member mentioned just listening with mike and video off at a meeting. I tried a recovery dharma, because if I get into it, I do live in the home of Zen! Result - hmmm, need to try a few more times.
Day 114. Have a good day
Day 9 sober. Very important for me not to loose the tension I had during this time, something is inviting me to relax and I know that can lead me to rabbit holes
Hello from Sweden, day 4. Payday here (Well Iâm a housewife so Iâm not getting my own paycheck, but my husband doesnât get one) normally I would have payed the bills and gotten straight to the liquor store. Today I sat out in the garden instead. I panicked a bit this morning because the site was down, I emailed Robin probably kinda desperate about it and got a really nice and thoughtful reply.
One of two kids are back in school today, and Iâm in the village about to pick him up. Still avoiding the liquor store, and are about to buy some groceries and some soft drinks instead. Kids usually only getting soft drinks (Like Pepsi and Fanta) on special occasions or during the weekend, so itâs going to be a nice treat (Sugar-free ofc)
Weather isnât that nice today more clouds than sun and about +15 degrees.
@mno
Nice work on 354 days!!
The site has been funky for me as well. I got a little scared there for a minute.
@Misokatsu
Nice work on 2 weeks!!!
@anon60334405
You are so close to 4 months!!! Keep going.
@Bomdhil
Rubbing eyesâŚIs that 9 days I see for you? Great job!!!
@mrsodh
Congratulations on 4 days!!! Payday is always a good day.
Day 10 = 170 days until 6 months sober
Still raining here for the next 3 days. It is the wettest and coldest May on record.
I want Canada to take its weather back. 
Day 12. Feeling better today. I was all out of sorts yesterday but trying to have a better outlook today.
@GVLNative â Im inspired by your energy and enthusiasm! Looking forward to our 6 month celebration.
