Love your post 
Thank you!
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Congratulations Eric on your 8 months. I love watching you grow in your recovery x
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Day 40. Ugh you guys, I just cant do this anymore with my daughters father. Now with my sobriety I see plain and clear why since I have been dating him I have become a full blown addict with a drinking problem. His constant blaming and shaming me tears me apart. I cant go a day without him making me want to cry.
I am making a final decision for my own sanity to leave him. Its not easy but I cant jeopardize my sobriety and wellbeing by staying with him. I am selling my house and moving closer to my mom. I dont know how it all works with the custody battles and all that but I have to get away. Being a single mom is so intimidating but I know I will feel a huge weight lifted off of me by leaving him behind.
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Day 2 - I’ve been here before, so things are going smooth. The real trouble for me starts around day 5.
A few problems at work with my accountant (i.e. - myself lol). Apparently i’ve not marked down some classes that one my students had… and it was him who pointed it out. Shame on me.
Other than that, everything porn related is blocked using OpenDNS so it’s an extra layer of safety. Something to stop and think before doing anything harsh.
Aiming for 120 days!
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We’re all here for you @Clarity. It’s going to be difficult but you’ll be better off in the long run. Sending you big bugs. 
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Checking in on day 40 .been a tough day but that’s what recovery is about learning to deal with those day without feeling like I have to pick up or get rid of feelins so off to bed clean and serene 
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Day 5! Wanted to drink today but snacked a bunch instead…this whole sobriety thing may cause me to gain a few pounds😂. Excited to be completing a week on Friday evening!
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Being a single mum isn’t all bad I’ve been one for 16 years .you get double of there love and yes they will need youite but that’s what us mum’s commit too when we have our children,I’m so sorry it hasn’t worked out but it seems if you make this break you have a new sober life with happy kids waiting for you.im also 40 days today congratulations.
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@Clarity Congratulations on your 40 day. No change is easy. When the mother is happy and peaceful, the children reflect this like a mirror. I sincerely hope that everything goes well
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Day 17: Tempers are high (at least, high for our house - as we are pretty mild mannered generally, some higher levels of irritability are unusual for us). There is, luckily, a lot of making up and apologies to go along with it. I think my husband and I are both under some stress and possibly not managing it well. I’m being pushed to look at uncomfortable things by being in therapy for the first time in my life, and it’s not even face to face, which feels awkward. He is dealing with work stress and problems with technology getting in the way of him getting work done. We are both on high alert with our sick dog, watching how his new medications are working and worrying about him. And I’ve noticed as I get older my PMS symptoms have gotten worse (TMI?) - it’s no fun for either of us. I’m getting through these stressors sober, learning how to cope through meditation and breath work, writing it out, distracting myself in the garden and paying attention to my feelings and the circumstances around those feelings. Taking a step outside of myself and using my rational skills seems to help the most. There. I’ve aired my grievances. Thanks for listening/reading.
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Hi everyone. I had wanted to wait up for another 35 minutes so as to “officially” get to my 21-day marker, but I’m absolutely beat and I’m heading to bed.
Barring any last minute changes, I have only two days left at the factory, then I can finally go home to Switzerland.
I hope that you are all well. Have a sober Wednesday everyone.
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I absolutely agree @Jonachav123. I have relied on writing letters when things feel too complicated to express in person, or if I was afraid of being cut off or not being heard. At the VERY least, you can feel more confident that you have expressed what you needed to say. We’re all wishing you the best.
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Just wanted to check in and saw your post from 3 days ago… imma not going to tell you what you allready know but just really sending you strength , love and blessings and hope u r ok Paul…
Here its tough but fortunately still good.
Love you all and Paul… Just be the best of you… you deserve that
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I just can’t get enough of Nala (and you too).
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cheers for the check up much appreciated. Today was a good day as far as sobriety goes so yep it has it moments but they pass. Going to bed soon and will wake up to day 7, yippee!!. Take care my friend.
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And @anon79808082 , @Girlinterrupted @Mno @anon89207786 @Conor689908 @Fargesia_murielae @Flamestar @Joy and many others… much love…
Checking out !
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Thanks for the mention! Yes, I have been a self-taught knitter since childhood and it is so therapeutic, when I actually do it! Summertime is not knitting season in my mind but I need to really get back into it.
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Thank you very much. 
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You have made a brave decision, it is one of the hardest things to do. Although I haven’t been through that with a child, I have had to make that hard choice and to this day continues to be the best thing I ever did for myself. I hope you continue to rely on your support system through out this process and know you have people in your corner at all times.
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