“I don’t think about alcohol at all. I think about my recovery and personal growth all the time.”
This is the key, isn’t it?
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Welcome to the 300 club! Beautiful work.
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YEEEEESSSSSS!! 
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300!! This is so awesome.
I appreciate your support a ton, D.
I think journaling is a great idea. It was pointed out to me recently, to not just journal when I need to work through something, but to consistently journal when things are going well to. I’d always drop off with the practice when I started feeling better. Documenting both good and bad is important and journaling about positive things has helped me a bunch over the last couple months.
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It’s definitely been beneficial to me recently.
I’m really sorry to hear this.
Sending comforting thoughts your away, my friend.
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Thank you for those words. The sadness has passed now. Thankfully.
I’m exhausted, not slept much, stressed, it’s pissing sideways rain and high winds outside. But I put my running shoes on and went out running. That’s my result for the day 
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I have been drinking a lot. Drank during the day today. Told myself it was okay since I was writing. I tried to convince my wife it was okay too. I still have about 2 drinks left. I am debating whether to have it or pour it down the drain. Anyway. I won’t drink from tomorrow. Anyway too sleepy tonight. Good night folks. See you tomorrow
@Tommo Congrats on 50! 
@WCan Congrats on 40! Great post too.
@CapriciousCapricorn Congrats on 300! Huge number 
Checking in with 43 days.
I had a nightmare last night, my entire family were all chopped up into very small pieces and all mixed together, and I was trying to rebuild them all and stitch them back together but they couldn’t function properly and weren’t the same. Then, no matter how well I thought I’d hidden us all, the enemy kept finding us and repeating the process. It was awful and I’ve been having flashbacks all day. I wish I could remember who the enemy was, I remembering knowing whilst I was asleep, but forgot as soon as I woke.
I really didn’t feel like doing my walks today because it looked so cold and sounded so windy outside, but I pushed myself and I did both of them, and it was freezing cold and windy but it didn’t rain so it could have been worse 
I am thinking of restarting journalling too, but like others have said, I struggle to find anything to write when there’s not much going on in my life. I remember I used to enjoy it though, I used to do it to empty my mind before bed as a teen and young adult. I did a lot in active addiction too, and haven’t done any since.
Hope you’re all having relaxing weekends 
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So glad I’m not alone 
It’s played on my mind today actually, I keep going over it. It’s just so strange and I’m sure there’s an element of anxiety to it. And my sleep has been really broken recently. I’ve been using a sleep body scan this past week or so which is working out great for getting to sleep. But then I’m waking up 3/4 times during the night. I feel exhausted today. Perhaps it’s all connected 
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Congrats on your 50 days mate proud of you over here
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Day 28. I can’t believe it’s been 4 weeks since my last drink. It seems like this past month has gone very quickly and taken forever all at the same time.
Woke up early and went to vote. I’m feeling pretty run down from a long week at work, so I’m just going to finish up my laundry and rest this afternoon and evening. I was invited to the LSU football game tonight, but I just don’t think I’m up for it. @RosaCanDo, the introvert in me strikes again!
So many people are doing so great here, it’s inspiring to check in and see. Congratulations to @Tommo, @WCan, and @CapriciousCapricorn!
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I don’t want to be harsh, but it seems that you are the one, who is leaving yourself behind.
If you put work and effort into it, it will work. If your approach doesn’t bring any result, change your approach. It applies to sobriety as well as to communication.
You do have a choice.
How is that the wrong thread? I was focused on my cross hairs. There is no blood, no guts, just harvesting to keep the population in check.
Thank you Beth @Girlinterrupted. You’ve been one of my biggest cheerleaders and I appreciate all your love and support.
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Aww thank you Danni @anon27760155! I actually get my strength from people like you. I read your posts and say to myself “if she can get through it, so can I”. You give me that push I need daily. Thanks for being so open and honest.
Thank you @Desire2ChangeToday! Your posts are so inspirational Shay. I’ve been watching your transformation and you’re one of those people I look up to and say “I want what you have”.
I’m so happy you’re back posting again.
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I think you’ll write better sober. Heard it many times, people who think they do great writing under the influence, discovering they can do even better (much better) when sober. Another reason to sober up Manish! Welcome back.
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