I think we all struggle with who we really are. I have no real idea about who I really am. But just like you I’m trying to find out. 
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I get 2 weeks paid vacation a year. But the last few years we’ve been so busy that it’s been hard to use. If I had 5 weeks of paid vacation every year and I might actually like my job!
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I think we have the same thing in The Netherlands, but than 2 weeks
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Day 494. I woke up this morning with a huge black cloud hanging over me. Feeling very anxious and depressed. I spoke to my boss and have decided to take the next 2 days as holiday to try and clear my head. I’ve been meaning to for weeks but kept putting it off for some reason. Im going to use the time to try and organise my life and and come up with a routine/plan to cope with this ‘new normal’. I need to contact my doctor and health insurer, come up with an exercise plan, sort out my eating habits, all things that have gradually slipped since March. Fingers crossed I can come up with something that will help. Life isn’t going back to normal anytime soon (if ever!) so I need to re evaluate my life, coping mechanisms etc. A complete overhaul is necessary I think.
Have a great day all 
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I have 5.5 weeks of paid leave each year and can save for more by working overtime. Americans go crazy when I tell them. For most employees in the Netherlands it’s about the same. People who work free lance have to take care of their own holidays.
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You are amazing!! Being along on your sober journey has shown me so much. You have such determination and an honesty and vulnerability…you are very inspiring!! Thank you for sharing your self and your journey with us!! Super huge congratulations on your year!!! What an incredible accomplishment!!! 
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This is really funny James. Thanks for the chuckle.
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Checking in sober, Day 176. Happy Canada Day - sending celebratory vibes to you from Vermont!! You must feel like you live in the apartment above a meth lab with the mess going on here in the US right now, but know we really are nice neighbors when you get to know us 
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Maybe ask your gf to put them in a bag in a closet?
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In her trunk I was thinking, 
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Congrats on 1 year. Very inspiring
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So it’s the same as here, that’s lovley
Can you choose your weeks whenever you want? I think we’re required to have at least 3 during the summer here.
And it’s the same with freelancer for us, because as a freelancer your basically your own employee.
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Congratulations on a full year @emc2018!! You’re an inspiration to the rest of us with less time.
Congrats to you @anon79808082 for 30 days! I’m so happy you came back to give it another try. Your hard is paying off.
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Thank you lovely Lisa!
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Agreed, and a grateful shout-out to the Secwepemc and Syilx peoples, whose unceded lands I live in. Happy Canada Day!
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Waking up feeling great on day 17. I already have a new sober morning routine down that is really helping out with anxiety and urges to drink.
We are on our yearly vacation at the beach and we encountered a very sloppily drunk neighbor last night while walking on the beach.
I reminded myself not to be judgmental because just a month ago that was me on a daily basis. However, seeing the man’s wife and children look at him with embarrassment while he tried to talk to us almost incoherently, it was a great reminder of the many reasons why I am better off sober. Happy hump day everyone.
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So sorry to hear that you have such a horrible person in your life. Don’t let him hurt you too, by relapsing over it. Too bad he isn’t serving time for that rape. Scum like him should never be allowed out. Stay strong and sober no matter what.
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Day 52 peeps. Or should I say warriors lol . Much love everyone idk about all of you but this keeps getting more and more surreal I haven’t been called a junkie or a pos I’m 52 days I’m starting to finally believe that I’m not those things people have called me . Keep going …
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Oh man, I feel your frustration. It sounds like you’re in a good position to call the shots where your son is concerned. And I’m with you on supervised visits only. Don’t let his demented mind ruin your days, if you can help it. He’s done enough of that.
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The bottles are gone! I’m happy about that!
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