If you are too hard on yourself, think about what would you say to your child/best friend/someone you love unconditionally if they were in this situation. Say the same thing with the same emotions and tone to yourself. It can help you to be more kind and forgiving towards yourself. It works for me usually, I just have to remind myself to do so.
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Man I’m really sorry, sending strength and love my brother.
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Be kind to yourself! I can relate to the perfectionist tendencies, and have learned to catch myself and remember to slow down and reframe my thinking around that. You don’t have to do it all, all the time. I also was so comfy in bed this morning and stayed there an extra half hour, haha! Gonna change it up and do some yoga and stretching, slow things down and reflect. We are doing great, don’t forget to be proud of that!
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Sending big positive energy to you and your family. I hope you all find some peace and stability in the tumult.
You are right. Thank you for the reminder. 
Lots of people are having a hard time at the moment
@Lisa07 @anon86726034 @M-be-free49 @Dragonflygirl82
Sending strength. We all know that our doc would make matters worse, but it doesn’t make it any easier to deal with things sober. You are all doing great trying to tackle things without a crutch. It is painful and difficult but it has to be done.
@Charlie_C @IcanIwill You are making great changes! Well done. Be proud of yourself.
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Thanks Rosa! I’m on my way to work but I like to walk the stairs there during lunch. I can still do that today. There’s always tonight for a walk. Enjoy your yoga. I should do some of that too!
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This morning I was hard on myself as I went back to work after missing 2 days because of my weekends behaviours. I realized I was hard on myself and then asked myself : “does those thoughts are helpful for me? Are they making me feel better? Are they making me grow? If not then I don’t need them right now.”
It’s not positive thinking, it’s more like mindful thinking. It does helped me feel better. Not fighting the thoughts, not trying to believe if it’s true or not. Does it help me ? No? Then I try to go on with something else. No one cares if I keep telling myself that I am a waste or not after what I’ve done. They and I just want me to be better than I use to.
Take care of your inner world 
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Day 2 sober. I spoke with a priest and that gave me Hope
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Dang look at you go Conor nice job hitting the 400 club!
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Thank you for such a thoughtful post! There is a wall hanging at my gym and it says, “Don’t try to be perfect, just try to be better than you were yesterday.” I keep reminding myself of it. I hope you have a beautiful day today and are able to do the same!
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yes yes yes!!!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad to be here. It’s definitely been helpful. I took my new profile pic last night. I’m looking for the last pic I took of me hungover. I remember what it looked like and the difference is astounding!!!
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Day 97 clean and sober today. Getting stronger every day working out with my bros. Such a difference between now and 97 days ago I’m really proud of myself. Have an amazing day today!!!
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I am now concentrating on what I can do to strengthen myself, rather than looking for something external.
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Nice work! Congrats on your sober days. That’s inspiring.
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Sounds like that lady IS jealous!! But what doesnt kill you makes you stronger. You will come out of this stronger than ever!! 
So proud of you for being the bad ass business woman that you are!! Only compare yourself to yourself. You are doing awesome!!! 
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