Good day, I’m one week in today. Where can I find the 6 month challenge?
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Veel succes vandaag Menno, ik duim voor je! 
Hoop voor je dat ze een goed aanbod voor je hebben.
I’m getting to know my sober self a little better each and every day. The one thing that annoys me at this point though, is the way some fellows are providing me with their advice. Like when I say I need a few days to myself, they’re telling me to stay in touch because it might cause a relapse. I think I know myself well enough to decide that if I need a couple of days away from the world, after all the bad news and vibes from last week, I’m allowed to listen to my own gut feeling. It feels belittling sometimes and even though I know it comes from a good heart, it still bugs me. I’m happy it works for those people, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it works the same for me. I need some alone time every now and then. Triggers… lol. 
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Those are valid feelings. There’s been a lot of interesting blogging and book writing about women’s experiences of 12-step programs. Women have social pressures and patterns men don’t and those can create a very different experience of a 12-step program. If you search around online there are so many insightful posts and books by women on this 
Congratulations on your 50 days!
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Day 5 Sober check in👊🏻Have a good Sober day!!
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Thanks @Matt, I’ll make sure to check them out. You’re always giving me the best advice and I really appreciate it. And thanks again. I can’t believe it’s been 50 days already 
By the way: I don’t know if you remember the issues I had with my son a few weeks back, but it all worked out pretty well. His mentor came by yesterday to congratulate him and to tell him he succeeded his final exams. 
So I also need to remind myself that good things are happening all the time and that very little is under my control anyway.
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Day 7 and feeling pretty good, still groggy but I’ll pull out of it. I’ve been working on myself and it’s really paying off. Sober me is so much better and I know that but for some reason I still want to pop a pill 🤦:sob: I’m not going to let the cravings ruin what I’ve worked so hard on the last 7days. I am going to stay busy and disconnect from my phone a bit too. Have a fantastic sober Friday y’all 
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Ohhhh Jane I am in love with your sober counter photo 
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That’s wonderful, I’m happy to hear it, especially about your serenity with life. It sounds like you’re feeling more acceptance and peace - and that probably is having a good effect on your son too. It might not feel like it but he is looking to you for guidance.
You’re a good mom and he’s a good boy. I’m glad you’re both doing well
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8.28 days… Quieter night last night had a great talk with a very best friend last night and it felt really nice. She’s been through so much, and I remember being there for her every step of the way and now here she is for me. I love our friendship and how much we truly love each other. I’m very lucky to have her.
Have a great sober day folks 
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Checking in. Things are not bad. I’m bored of lockdown but there is comfort in being home with everyone too. Trying to stay vigilant bc I know it’s easy for me at this stage, with six months sober, to start getting complacent and thinking I can go back to drinking with no problem. That’s not my best life or best self. It takes work to be better and it’s easy to slip to old habits. My favorite hot drink right now is caffeine-free Roma, a coffee-ish drink. I’m drinking it a lot and it’s good.
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Wow you must of been going out of your mind with worry so pleased your little one is ok … I’m back at day 2 and feeling crap we can do this!
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Day 2 and feeling so unmotivated it’s midday and I’m still in bed I have lots of haircuts to do today so I need to find some strength to get my day going… thankyou all for your kindness and friendship I can’t do this without you guys x
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Morning, everyone! Checking in sober. Looked at my calendar and saw today is Day 
On Monday I will have 5 full months sober - the longest I’ve ever gone! Have a great day!!!
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@Hidden Great post Chris, as always. I like the changes and appreciate the reminder to be diligent. Thank you!
Now as for that awesome number … 
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Day 24. I had my first real struggle with alcohol. Very painful. Got through the evening with manual labor and ice cream. Feel better this morning. It is hard when you cant trust yourself to do the right thing.
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Fantastic numbers! Amazing job 
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Day 23
Knackered. My daughter played in the park with new school friends for two hours this afternoon, I kept bringing water for her and holding her mud balls, then after dinner spent an hour running after her on her scooter. Not a chance I could do this when hungover.
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Day 10… And weekends are hardest for me. Gotta find a way to keep busy with healthy activities. I’ve really enjoyed getting into roller blading lately.
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