Checking in day 25! Y’all have a great day and stay strong!
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Thanks Conor it’s so true gotta enjoy life while we can before it passes us by. 
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Getting close to the 3-day “goal”, if you can call it that. Compared to some of the rest of you, 3 days isn’t much. Still, I do find that checking in here is really quite useful.
By the way, if any of you are looking for something nice to drink that doesn’t contain alcohol (obviously) or caffeine or much of anything else, there is this Japanese drink called Mugi-cha (which essentially means “barley tea”). It’s very popular in Japan, especially in the summertime, but I’m pretty sure that it’s relatively easy to acquire through Amazon. It’s like a herbal tea, and you can drink it hot or cold.
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@Conor689908 I’m a day or so late but congratulations on a year!! Such an incredible milestone.
I’ve been lurking around TS for a while instead of being actively involved. This year has been a mess for several reasons in addition to the craziness in the world so I’ve been trying to limit my social media activity. But I’ve been really missing being a part of the community and having a “place” to go. I’ve made it over 22 months basically on my own (no program besides being loosely involved in WFS) and it’s been great but I do need a sense of community again. And everytime I check in here, I find what I am looking for. Making a promise to myself to check on here everyday. 
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So I had 3 days and then I blew it. I was actually really proud of my 3 days clean and sober! Felt good… not sure why I sabotaged it. Financially things are getting really tough bcuz of using. I am on a tight budget now (which isn’t a bad thing bcuz then I won’t have money for using). Feels like I can’t get enough sleep also. Woke up late but am still on my way to work. Then I have a cake to make for a friends sons 12th birthday. So I will be busy today. Don’t even feel like using. In fact, I’m sort of disgusted with it. The problems its causing… damaging my physical, emotional, mental and spiritual self. Along with the financial shit that goes along with it. The lieing to get money, the dishonesty in my daily life (related to using or not). I’m tired of it! Ugh 
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I am back to day 1…yet again and it is terrible!
Feel so sick, need to eat but have no appetite.
Want this day to be over already so I can say I made it through without a drink.
I am going to lose my daughter if I don’t get this under control. I really don’t know how to quit 
I know one day at a time and today has to be the first day.
I don’t want to drink anymore. I want to be clean and sober!!
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I don’t know if you go to meetings, but they really do help. Being around sober folks who have been in your shoes is a gift and will give you strength and a sense of direction.
I know most are online but maybe call your local chapter and ask if there’s anyone you can talk to?? Keep trying Red. Do whatever it takes.
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I feel the same!
Disgusted with alcohol and what it is doing to me.
Have to figure out how I can keep this feeling so I don’t drink
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Omg I know!!! Its like I forget the trouble and chaos that it causes! Like I dont know how to get some decent clean time under my belt Thanks for relating to my post I needed to know that I’m not alone with this
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I first joined TS 3 years ago yesterday and was really active when I first started. I made it 4 months and a few days before I relapsed and I struggled for a little over a year after that. I was off and on TS and ended up staying a way for a while due to some crazy drama. I came back in Oct 2018 and have been sober since just not as active on the forum and I am planning to change that starting today!
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I’m sorry for your loss, sending hugs and prayers
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that’s a mighty impressive number, well done! P.S. milestones suck for me too 
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so cute!!! I’m not one for little dogs but she’s an exception!!
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Idk what it is about milestones but they really are rough. Damn brain trying to psyc us out I guess 
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Omg so stinking cute 
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I’m with you but she comes in to visit and she’s such a good little lady, lol
That is a great goal. I can completely relate. I compare myself to others constantly - inner monolog of “you’re not as good as”, “they do xyz better than you”, etc. It really tears down my self esteem. It’s been something I’ve been trying to work on. Trying to live by the motto “compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today”. And improve a little each day
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Day 60 of being completely sober!!! (77 days no alcohol) Yay! Im exhausted because I have not been able to get much sleep and if I get any its interrupted sleep but I’m still feeling good 
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Day 5…feeling better. Think i’ll go for a one armed bike ride… i know its not the smart thing to do but neither was drinking from morning to night. So off I go in a new direction…be well all you beautiful people…
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