F**k that!!! I’d of been crying before I got in the house not a chance!!!
It sounds like you had a great time and a memory made with your daughter is perfect!
Still got no chance of me ever going into any horror house themed stuff…
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Ha! Same here. I jump when toast pops sometimes 
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Haha, me too! I call my husband a ninja because he startles me all the time without even trying. @Lisa07 @anon27760155 I do, however LOOOOVE scaring myself at haunted houses and watching scary movies! As long as they aren’t too gory.
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Checking in this Thanksgiving Monday. Glad I’m off today… got hubby breakfast and he’s off to work; I’m back under the covers drinking my coffee listening to little man chatter upstairs as he waits for me to get him up for the day.
I survived the Thanksgiving supper last night at in laws. Only offered drinks once which was nice instead of being pushed a lot. I am so very grateful for so much, but despite trying to stay focused on gratitude, I was fighting back tears much of the time. That feeling of getting a headache from holding back tears. And the lump in your throat when I swallowed my mashed potatoes. Just miss my parents so damn much. This was my first Thanksgiving with both of them gone, as they’ve both passed away. Dad’s one year anniversary of his death is approaching. So I think I was just really missing them. Lots of memories of them. And I was so very tired of virus & politics talk. Ugh.
Anyways. Made it through. Sorry for whining lol. Might take little man for a pumpkin today. Outdoor adventures. I plan to check in more; my numbers are not where I want them so I need to do something about that. Bonus of a day off, is I can make a morning meeting that I love, that I have been missing during the week as I’m commuting to work those days. Hope you have a fantastic day, all. Happy Thanksgiving from this Canadian 
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Don’t think about the possibility of relapsing. This way you let it into your mind.
Do you have any favorite movie with an enemy in it? Sure. That enemy is your addiction, and it has many henchmen, the cravings, which try to bewitch you. These are your demons. Now picture, how you defeat them! Like the main character in the movie. Picture how you triumph over them. Picture yourself strong and powerful. You have done 12 days, so don’t say you aren’t tough. Be the hero in your movie and knock them out! You are strong, you can do it!
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That feeling is hard because it’s only you who has the grief feeling around the table and your on you own and yet you carried on, you even ventured out to your inlaws a big step. You not just experience such a raw emotion with that day, you pushed your feeling aside a selfless act. You are a strong woman and know that your parents were proud of you!
Its good that you’ve opened up as well meaning those emotions are being released and your allowed that.
Enjoy your day with your boy and know your parents are always around you x
Sending you a virtual hug and as always kind thoughts you deserve them X
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Definitely writing this on my white board, love it.
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Checking in today on day 120 and feeling proud. 4 months into my sober journey and building my new, alcohol-free, life.
Like I always say, I mostly am posting this to say thank you to everyone here for the support and advice. I read so many posts on here each day that I don’t respond too; there are many of you who help me with your stories and advice without ever knowing it.
I am more motivated now than I was on day 1 because I have truly seen the benefits of sobriety. I also have more tools in my sober toolbox than I did when I first started and was struggling for each day. It’s certainly not easy but I have finaly learned that my only option in life is sobriety and there’s no going back.
Thank you guys again for helping me get to this small milestone! I am cautiously proud and looking forward to many more of these posts in the future.
Have a great day everybody 
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Thanks man. That hit good, and helps alot. I appreciate your words
Thank you, means alot
Day 252. I can’t go through and personally thank you all. But all your words help, so thank you. Today’s my day off. Made it to the gym for 5 today, killer leg day. Then me and my buddy did a 30 minute battle rope session ,while carrying 35 pound dumbells in between sets of each other. My forearms and shoulders and Lats, plus legs are on fire lol. Much love everyone, stay strong 
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@Nordique Congratulations!
Day 63 almost
Had planned a day to myself, to self-care and do work, but ended up helping a friend. Always good to be of service, and happy to do it, but regretting the loss of me time, and also the friend bought me lunch as a thank you, again, lovely, but it triggered another binge.
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I feel what you’re going through bro and what I did is throw myself into making me the best me I can be mentally, physically and spiritually. I struggled every day emotionally and mentally but I kept doing what I had to do for me regardless. You will get through this and I can’t emphasize enough how much working out was so helpful to my mental health. Have a good day @Jonachav123!!!
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Day 122 clean and sober today. I have classes today and am hoping to find a part time job today as well. Have a great day everyone, love you guys!!! 
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Good morning TS folks 
doing great at the beginning of my 15th day of sobriety!!! Busy weekend and busy week planned, not so busy I get overwhelmed but enough to forget about cravings. Have a wonderful Monday everyone.
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It’ll be day 45 for me. Struggling today addiction wise. I understand that urges go away, but they seem to come back too. More today than in a while. Annoying.
But I will fight. Distract myself here, and thank God for TS and the support that I get from here. You guys rock!! 
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Thank you, Danni… what a lovely and thoughtful response. Brought tears to my eyes. I appreciate it, and I appreciate you 
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Checking in sober and cigarette free 
Got up early and finished painting the entryway, which I’m happy about. Now I just need to motivate for my workout… not feeling it lately but it makes me feel soooo much better so I need to force myself 
Trying to take things/life one step and moment at a time so I don’t get too overwhelmed and snap… Wishing everyone well 
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One week clean and feeling SO good. It’s awesome to start the week not hungover. Although I did injure my back working out so I have to be mindful moving forward until I heal as that was my outlet💪
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You don’t NEED a drink. You WANT a drink. Play it through to what happens after you drink. How will you feel? How much better will you feel after you don’t drink and know you won?
Shift focus to something else and the craving will eventually go away.
You can do it!
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