Me too, friend. For me the upside of a relapse was that I proved to myself that I really am an alcoholic, and that I cannot drink responsibly or normally. There can’t be any more thoughts that it will be okay if I have just one. So I’m checking in on here, making iced tea, and wishing for strength for both of us.
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I change it up just a little because I still cannot picture a future without a nice Cabernet. And that is “I’m not drinking today and I’m probably not drinking tomorrow”.
Sometimes when I give that one day at a time advice I feel like someone maybe be thinking “ if I hear that one more time I’m gonna smack you off the side ya head”. Cuz I know I want to say that sometimes. But it really is all we got huh? I should count my blessings I don’t have to take it “one hour at a time.” I know it can come down to that too sometimes.
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I was talking to a good friend today and said to her I wish she felt how I did, but I don’t even truly understand it myself bc yes the obsession of the mind has gone and I know 100% I will not drink today but I also know 110% that I could drink tomorrow. I do love this thing we call recovery. 
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There’s half a devil right there! Awesome 
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thanks C_8
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No. Thank YOU!! 
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Thank you so much for your wonderful and sweet words. This is very kind of you! You must be very far already with your days! I’m sorry I lost the count…
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Going to bed sober, today Julia. That’s all we should work on. And cake. We should work on cake
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Yes you are right. In bed already. Sober 
another day done 
really happy to be back to this lovely community
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Love this story.
So true.
A quote of TS
" If you can dream it you can do it"
Yeah, they really are the worst! The weather changing is a major trigger for me, but I suspect being pretty new in sobriety might have something to do with it, also. It’s a hell of a motivator to not drink!
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- Just now. Winding down from a very busy late shift. My residents were a unruly bunch tonight. 481 days ago I would have deemed it necessary to down 2 bottles of wine fast after coming home. Now I just take it easy with a cup of tea. Or 2 if I feel wild. And read and write a little here. Much better like this, sober and clean. Thankful for my sobriety. Thankful for food on my plate and a roof over my head. Thankful to you all, sharing your successes and struggles. Wednesday has begun here. Have a good one all. Love from Amsterdam. Also grateful for an unexpected afternoon of sunshine in the park.
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Checking out after 307 days. Landed a role for a movie. Peace 
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You got the part!!!
Atta Boy!!!
Make sure to let us all know when you’re in Hollywood for the world premier so I can be at the condo in Santa Monica. It’s pretty small but I might be able to squeeze a few people in.
What’s the name of the movie 
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Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhh sorry I’m late with my congrats my very dear friend!!! What a year it has been, and look how strong you came through, and SOBER!!!
Congrats, congrats, congrats 
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Quick check in for today on day 22. I went home early from work because I was getting another migraine. I haven’t had any withdrawal symptoms up until this. I’m not sure that’s what it is, so late in the game? Headaches, sore throat, ears, swelling in joints. It’s something else right? Thank you in advance for your thoughts and hope everyone had it is having a great day today!
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This may help…
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Going to bed after a difficult 18 hours.
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what’s up mate, was it a tough one today?