Aw Thank you Paul. Always lovely to see you here 
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Awesome job, Shane 
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Congratulations 
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At over 18hours sober
Just dumped my last beer and I’m glad I did
It’s not like the last time I drank was fun anyway
You guys stay strong
Take care
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Wow what a good thing to do for yourself
I’m impressed
I’m sure this good change brought good things
Take care
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Day 28
Tired. Last night my brain decided to ruminate over all the terrible, out of character things I have done drunk. I particularly focused on something 19 years ago that lost me an entire group of friends. I feel like a shit human being.
And I feel superficially shit because despite nearly a month of no booze, no binging and jogging every other day my weight has not changed one iota.
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thanks @anon43625156! My decision has changed my life completely! I was able to push through all the stuff that was holding me back and leave it alone. I didn’t need weed to help me do that, I did it with help and support from people like you who care for my well-being, thanks again, stay strong, it gets better 
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Hey friend! I am reading “Co Dependent No More” Just started it and its so eye opening. It might help you too. I am the same way… never choosing my own happiness. I am proud of you for making that choice!!!
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thank you!!!
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You are doing amazing
Jogging every other day!!?? That’s awesome
28 damn days sober
That’s a great tough number
Booze had me doing crazy stupid stuff too. It also put me in dangerous places with dangerous people.
Then again some of the people were good but “chillin” with them just got me nowhere
Some of my body buddies and old buddies just don’t help me go in the direction I WANT to go. They want me there with them while they work on THEIR life. What about my life. I don’t want to be in the same spot that I’m in now for the next 5 years
What about your dreams of being bigger and better and comfortable and happy
You are important
You are also a great person
So we made a few mistakes. So what. We are alive. It’s time to live girl!!! In the most beautiful way possible… comfortable, powerful, meaningful.
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Good words…
Here, Day 1 done 
Back on the wagon is what we say I guess.
New internship starting tomorrow. I’ll be helping people fighting hard disease. I want to be what I can be to be able to help them well and, you know, I want to succeed and get my dream job. I want to be sober for this. There will be no place for mistake like drinking on lunch lime or in the morning like I use to do sometime in other type of jobs… I’m not a bartender anymore… hangover aren’t cool. Nor for my self nor for anyone around me.
Also setted-up a gym time afterwork tomorrow after 3 weeks (or was it a 4 weeks bender?) off.
Whatever, today was a great day because I “tapered” down the pasts days upcoming to today because my anxiety and mental health were all over the place… Today just “normal” stress and anxiety… Can only go better from there.
Thanks for this community. Have a good day all.
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Been sober 434 days from alcohol!! Life is better. I am better. I am feeling so thankful to be sober, even if some days my mind is telling me otherwise. When life gets tough, my mind instantly turns to “fuck it” and thinks of alcohol, but i remind myself that it will pass, it’s not what I truly want, and I am a non-drinker now, so I won’t drink because I don’t drink. Alcohol won’t fix or solve anything, it will in fact just make it worse. Hard truth, but truth indeed.
Sober life = our best life, for sure! 
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Day 207~ Sober and trucking along. That’s today. Nothing much to report or write home about. Back to reality tomorrow. 
It’s cool though I work Tuesday Wednesday and off again until Monday. I needed to use some PTO up so why not have another long weekend. We’ve got tons to do with the shop and a rental properties so the time off won’t be wasted.
You know I’m kinda pissed. I’m getting so annoyed with caring for people that don’t give a shit for me. I need to fucking stop. 
I just can’t cut people off or out like others do. I know I need boundaries and do have some… but they obviously are not enough. Maybe it’s me? I don’t know anymore. Sucks when you care and don’t feel it back. I won’t stop though it’s who I am. I have a big heart and need to learn and accept not everyone has the same. And that’s ok. I won’t let it make me bitter. I will rise above and keep it shining. 
Sober and getting stronger 
One day at a time baby! All is good. 
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Why do you continue to hang out with them? It’s not like this is the first, second, or even third time this has happened to you. At some point you gotta realize you can’t touch a hot stove.
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Difficult weekend but I made it through. So incredibly thankful for that. Was close several times
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It really sucks when the brain starts ruminating on the past. With me it’s the future. The future of this country I live in. Beside the serenity prayer and all the other slogans. I find what works for me now is almost always breathing.
Especially in bed.
I’ve said this many times sorry if you’ve already seen it. But.
Big long large slow inhale through the nose thinking or saying “Calm”
Long slow exhale letting it all out and then even letting more of it out thinking or saying “Peaceful”
Inhale again as above thinking or saying “Tranquil”
Exhale again like above thinking or saying “Relax”
Sometimes I do this 2 or 3 or 4 times.
And of course guided meditation works well to.
Good luck
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Great job Tim. Glad you’re still with us. Proud of ya. If your willing, give yourself a pat on the back. I think you’ve earned it.
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Day 520. Summer is winding down, and work is going well. I’m finally back in shape, and have learned that if I have a hammer in my hand, I’m happy at work. Best to everyone 
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