That was very strong of you. You chose yourself and I’m proud of you. 
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I’m sorry you’re having those feelings. I can really relate, it’s seasonal for me too. Even though I love Autumn there is something melancholic that surrounds it for me. It’s good to have that awareness that you have and be proactive. 
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I’ll go for the real deal now 
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Beth. Gurl. That is quite the power move! Took some serious strength of will. I’m so impressed that you took this important step to put yourself and your well being first. This will lead you to so much more peace and stability. Been there in a similar situation (though not physical abuse, it was mental/emotional) and it’s no joke the hardest thing. I hope you are kind to yourself now and forever as you work through the aftercare you deserve.
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Me too Conor; I’ve been on the verge of tears for a few days now. Today the thought of beer in my fridge crossed my mind for a second. I guess it really is always there.
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4 months 20 days No Cigarettes
1 month 2 days No Alcohol
Day 2 of No Cocaine
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Checking in 3 yrs 8 mos 30 days sober. Today is cleaning-the-floors day. I’m determined!
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I give a lotta f’s about you! And 88 days??? That’s so amazing!!! You inspire me by being here and showing me you made it that far! You can message me anytime!
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Day 248. Happy to be sober in this period of my life. I hope it’s over soon…
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Gotta reach out when the going gets tough Donna and you too @Conor689908. We gotta do our best to drag eachother through the slumps
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Hi all, checking in, I have 5 days now which is my record and I’m hoping to make it to 6. Even though my boyfriend brought home wine last night I resisted and did an AA meeting instead. So I’m proud of that but I’m struggling with cravings still and I can hear my “addict brain” telling me I’ll be fine if I just have a couple. Hoping that posting on here will help and thanking you all.
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day 276! starting to have some rough days again. many thoughts of relapse and stuff like that, and I just feel very alienated from all my peers. hopefully I turn in around soon
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You’ve made it through the hardest part and you never have to do it again if you keep adding those days up one at a time. I’m 322 days sober now and my life is so much better. Hang in there, 1 minute at a time if you have to, don’t think about tomorrow. Sending strength 
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Day 5 here. First sober Saturday in a long while. I’m a little anxious cuz I can feel it picking at me. I’ve already been out to breakfast with a friend and had my tires rotated and oil changed in my car. It’s almost 1 pm. I’m going to go wash my car and maybe run a few errands… but then what? I told my mom I’d go to the gym with her in the morning and she wants to meet at 6 am so that’s good incentive to stay sober tonight. I can. I can. I can.
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My husband drinks sometimes too and it makes me insane sometimes. Idk if it’s because I think he shouldn’t be or if it’s because he actually has a problem. He never got angry like I did, never drove, never broke things. I hope yours comes home safe and I’ll be thinking of you while we both make it through our first sober weekend! I’m on day 5.
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Glad your are feeling better. I thought you had seemed a bit quiet the past few days.
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Omg I’m sorry Beth but it’s best you do cut all contact. Anyone that would abuse you is not worth a second of your time or headspace. Stay strong… you deserve so much more.
Oh and anyone man that would put his hands on a woman is NO MAN he’s a POS. 
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I was rejected from giving blood today because I lived in England for 3 months thirty six years ago. So unfair. If I’d shut up, I could have had a free mad cow test. Also free covid antibody test. How do Brits donate?
Hi everyone. Well, I’ve just hit an “official” month, i.e. 31 days… then again, I don’t know what makes that more “official” for me than a month with 30 days, but whatever. The important thing is that I’ve made it to a month, really without any great problems.
I will say, however, that I have got a great deal out of the book by Alan Carr, and if anyone has not read it (short book, easy read, inexpensive), I would strongly suggest it.
Things are all right over here, just the usual work and studying, same as always.
It gets a little lonely being on my own all the time and never really seeing anyone or spending any time with anyone, but I know that alcohol won’t make THAT any better.
Actually, I had a rather amusing thought earlier today… I had to go move my car, and I reflected on the fact that in the past, I would have had to stop and think about whether or not I had had anything to drink that day. Or, more realistically, HOW MUCH I had had to drink that day. But today, I just grabbed the keys, and went out without giving it a thought… all of the above came to me as I was walking back towards my flat. Just a silly little thought, but something quite true nonetheless. Quite a nice thought, actually.
OK everyone, I’m off to bed. I hope that you are all having a good and sober weekend.
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