Day#5 for me. @TSan I’m feeling good physically but struggling with cravings. I could get some pills but I know there is no point, but I’m battling my brain and keep trying to stay focused on sobriety. Not much to say this morning other than that, have a great day TS folks. 
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that’s what I love about Birmingham, so versatile. 
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The opposite of here we just finished our summer enjoy your weather have fun 
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@Thumper1213 your doing great
@C_8 advice on the lamp, too little too late 
@Jennajen I know you feel argumentative but you are not worthless and that’s non negotiable
@Girlinterrupted love you 
@Peace. Day 10, yeah!!! double digits and it’s good to have you back
@Desire2ChangeToday solid as ever 
@Rockstar24777 nice one mate 
Ooo yeah, I wanna be a rock star
@SoberGuyUSA still an understated legend
@TSan really good to see you growing before my eyes
And last but not least bc the god that is Robin only gives us 10 and I just pick the first 10 I see plus you don’t need me to tell you your all amazing, who the fuck am I and what do I know but @RosaCanDo you’ve a beautiful soul and I’m so pleased for you and proud of your sober days. God bless you all.
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missed you by 1 so you can have your own little well done. easy does it. Your doing brilliantly
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Praying for you all xo
4 days under my belt , due to fly to Tenerife on Saturday, what will hopefully be my first sober vacation . Looking forward to some sunshine and positive energy .
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Thank you Harold I’m really working on the expectations thing… it’s hard and something I really need to work on daily.
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Super sweet of you! Thanks.
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Checking in, day 46. I feel a lot better nowadays. I mean I’m not yet cheerful or something, but I am able to enjoy some activities a lot better than before. Till now I rather forced myself to keep myself busy, but didn’t really enjoy anything. But now I can spend a day off without boredom, I have so many ideas what to do. I used to make miniature sculptures out of polymer clay, even sold some, now I started it over with the kids. It may be just an up before a down, but still feels cool.
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That’s really cool! It looks like something I would see in an art gallery.
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Thanks, but I’m sure there are lot better stuff in a gallery. Or at least I hope so 
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Thank you.
Glad you’re still alive and sober down there. What’s that, like, you’re third hurricane? It’s hard to know since politics and Rona seem to have taken over 
of the news. I feel like I get more news on here with y’all. Glad you’re safe. I hope your friends and loved ones are too.
Take care.
Hopefully that will be the last one.
48 days.
I’ve been wide awake since 1am. Inwas so anxious about the phone call to the vets this morning that I couldn’t get back to sleep. On that matter, I remembered I’ve recently finished repaying an advance I had a year ago from benefits, so I applied for another one today and got accepted, so I didn’t have to ask the vets for a payment plan after all, I just have to pay it back in much smaller monthly installments than I was going to propose with the vets. Prince is now booked in for his dental surgery on Tuesday, cue my anxiety 
I’m finding myself looking for something to do at various times throughout the day. I have books and audiobooks, and my walks, and now the trauma related conference stuff that I’m watching after my morning walks. 3 days a week I have 2hrs of therapy type stuff, so those days I’m more adequately occupied.
I heard the addict voice trying to whisper in my ear today, for the first time in weeks. As soon as I become aware of it though, I can’t think of anything worse than using. I was in a perpetual state of panic and fear, and I remember thinking the drug and drinks cured that, but they didn’t, they were causing it! I can’t believe I was so deluded for so long, but getting angry at myself about it won’t do me any favours or rewind time.
It’s getting harder to motivate myself for the walks, especially when it’s raining and I’m in pain, but once I’ve done them, I never regret them, so I focus on that feeling of.accomplishment whilst I’m getting dressed and putting my trainers on, then it’s just a case of putting one foot in front of the other, a step at a time.
I’ve decided on an audiobook called ‘The Body Keeps The Score’. It’'s about the effects of trauma. Interesting so far.
Strength and Love to you all 
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I been feeling the same way about people acting like shit and no one seems to care. Seems to be the way lately. Can’t control other people.
Speaking is always a stressor. For what it’s worth I always love what you have to say on here. I respect your opinions and always look forward to hearing about what you’ve conquered in life. And I’m not just saying that.
You can do it.
And you will.
And you’ll be awesome.
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Sorry about your shit nights sleep. But so happy you got Prince scheduled and all figured out. That’s got to be a great stressor off your plate. Glad you’re fighting the good fight with the urges. Great job on your 48 days.
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Praying for you Salty. That sounds a bit serious. I hope you get some good results from this.
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This is the fifth one to hit Louisiana this year. We are definitely ready for hurricane season to be done! Thank you for the positivity. We can all use as much of that as possible right now.
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Ah it happens when I’m anxious about things, I got 5hrs from 8pm-1am so haven’t felt too tired and can’t complain. Just had more time to fill and I think that’s why addict voice showed itself. Honestly yes, I’m so relieved, prayers were certainly answered 
Just looking forward to having him home Tuesday evening so I know he can heal and get back to his playful happy self again The hard part is starving them the night and morning before I take him to the vets, makes me feel like an awful person, but I know it’s for the right reasons and soon enough he’ll be home munching away. Congrats again on your 300, so pleased to hear that funk has lifted
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You will never be any more or any less than you are. Mankind has invented many labels that we can wear if we choose to and unfortunately you seem to have picked all the bad ones for yourself. The only reason you feel anger, hate, fear, prejudice, pride and jealousy is bc of the selfishness. They all stem from this, work on this one defect of character and all will become manageable.