Really sorry for your loss, this might be a very hard news… take time for yourself and talk about it as much as you need.
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I’m here, I’m alive and I’m sober.
Day 54
Finally weekend, had a long and well needed chat with my Ma today about everything that happened last week. She called just to ask a small question about my nephew but we ended up talking for about 40 mins.
Today was also the day when we got to present the project for our teacher, so she could give us comments about it before the real presentation next week. She had no comments about our presentation it was all good. We’ve worked really hard on it, and I’ve been lucky getting in an amazing group of hard working competent people for this project, and I’m so happy it was shown.
Now finally weekend. Kids goes on fall holiday Monday. Was a little heavy to wake up this morning because the first thing I saw was my FB memories from two years ago when we where about to get in the plane to meet friends and family in US. Couldn’t go last year because my grandmother passed away. Can’t go this year because of Covid-19. They just gave is harder Covid-19 restrictions again and those are said to last until May next year. Luckily still no lockdown.
But then the sun came out and it felt better. It’s been days since I saw the sun shining before today.
I might also have signed up for a theater group my class is about to start. I’m going to be an amateur actor, always loved playing theater but haven’t done it for years. So it feels really good to be doing that again.
Promised the kids yesterday that if I passed my exam which we where supposed to get today I’d take them to the pizza place tonight. Realized it’s Friday night didn’t want them to meet a bunch of drunk people so I rescheduled that to a Fall Break celebration pizza instead. Because our exam results didn’t come this afternoon.
They didn’t have a gluten free pizza so I ended up with kebab without sauce because it was milk in it. Still got a stomach ache so maybe it was something in the spice mix they didn’t told me about.
While at the pizza place our exam results finally came and I’ve gotten the highest grade on mine. Couldn’t have been happier, so I took the kids to the store and bought a huge bag of candy after the pizza place to celebrate.
We where supposed to go into a bigger town tomorrow to buy wintergear but unfortunately the guy who borrowed money from us last month ain’t capable of paying them back, so we can’t go until next week when it’s payday. Slightly annoying but at the same time, if we’re going I want to be able to buy what we want.
So shortly I can say It’s been a wonderful day. The first wonderful day in a long time.
Wishing y’all an amazing weekend 
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Day 118, got off to a good start! Breakfast with my beautiful fiance and then off to the polls to get my early ballot in! I hope everyone is having a great one!
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Congrats, great achievement! I mean the exam but also the day 54 
Yes, the traveling restrictions are hard for us who live far away from our homes. I saw my family this year just because my grandad died…don’t need to say it sucks!
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@Lisa07 Congratulations on 400! 
@Tomek Congratulations on 40!
@Clarity I’m so so sorry for your loss, devastating news, be kind to yourself, we can’t control anyone elses use of drugs, may her soul be now at peace
Day 42 complete.
Got my walks in today, felt so nice after not getting out yesterday.
I also went to the supermarket and pet store, despite anxiety trying to prevent me. I’m being naughty though and having pizza for dinner tonight, but it’s just a one-off, I’m sure of that.
Had DBT this afternoon, we are on the distress tolerance module, it’s interesting but I already use most of the skills they are teaching, it’s the third module I need the most help with, relationship skills, which starts in 8 weeks time, so I’m looking forward to that.
It looks like I don’t have any viewings this weekend so lots of time to chill. I was looking forward to starting Game Of Thrones today but I went to put it on and it’s not on Netflix nor Prime 
So I’ve picked up from where I left off on 3%.
I hope you all find moments of peace this weekend, strenth, love, and sobriety 
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I’m so sorry to hear about your best friend. Try to give yourself grace, sending hugs.
Such a beautiful young lady, so sad. I’m very sorry.
This is such sad news. I am terribly sorry for your loss.
Checking in on Day 458. Still lifting and all that good stuff. Taking things one day at a time.
My new band finally released the cover art for our new album. Looks like we’re aiming for a release date in early January. Fingers crossed.
Have a strong day!!!
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- This weekend I was doing a bathroom installation for Ms. Thirdmonkey’s daughter. At the last minute, her daughter wanted the plumbing updated, which it needed. I was dreading that part of it. Her daughter got her boyfriend and his friend to do it. The only cost…a 12 pack of beer for each of them. I gladly payed the bill. It was so weird purchasing 2 twelve packs. It has been 945 days since I walked into a store and bought alcohol. As I put it in my car, I paused…its the first time I put it in my car with out worrying about: 1) drinking any on the way home, 2) what route I would take to ensure no cops, 3) where I would fling the empty cans.
I have zero urges to even open a can…Dont even want to try it. There is freedom in being sober, and that freedom fills my life daily. I wonder if this form of “payment” is a good thing. But those 2 young men are not me and as far as I know they are just a couple of young country rednecks helping out a damsel in distress.
This old redneck is sober and proud.
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I love your updates. Thank you for sharing. That girl is sooo lucky to have you as a stepdad 
Edit: hooray for all country rednecks willing to help out a damsel in distress 
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I’m so sorry 
Please don’t blame yourself. It really isn’t your fault. My heart goes out to you in your pain and loss 
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Hello friends!!
On Wednesday I posted my 365 days screen shot, but was dithering on when I should celebrate. 365 days? 366 days, due to leap year? Today, October the 23rd, as that’s the real one year - and the date I will remember?
Thank you so, so much for the wonderful responses, that included “celebrate all three days”.
After going to bed really early on Wednesday, I woke up with an incapacitating migraine yesterday, so stayed in bed and called in sick to work. I still have a headache today.
Anyhoo, I’m now going to celebrate tonight and the whole weekend. Just different 3 days!! 
@girlinterrupted - Thank you, and thank you for sending Bradley Cooper my way. Very much appreciated! 
@Dolse71 - Thank you!! I don’t think you’ll mind if the party starts a bit later than originally planned
@anon43625156 - Happy belated Birthday Matt!!! Hope you had a good day! 
@CapriciousCapricorn @M-be-free49 Thank you, and YAY to crazy dancing 
@Lisa07 Thank you Lil Sis and look at you with 400 days!! Awesome! 
@anon12657779 YAY Geoff! Thank you. I’m starting to look back on how I was when I joined TS. Geez! Thank you for your patience. That goes to a few others too 
@Fireweed Thank you Hanna!! Big hugs back 
@Dazercat Thank you Eric!!! 
@Hailstrom Thank you so much Stanley! 
To be continued…
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I’m so sorry for your loss @Clarity. Fentanyl is taking so many lives. I hate that drug!! I’ve had a few friends OD on it as well, not knowing what they were really taking. Please don’t feel guilty for not reaching out to her. The best thing you can do is honor her by staying sober. Sending you lots of love and hugs.
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Oh wow that is so devastating. A good friend of mine lost her daughter’s father around a year ago to fentanyl. I’ve never been into the drug thing so I didn’t even know what it was until then. Now it seems you hear about it all the time. So scary.
It’s crushing to hear this. Do you have people close to you to help you through this? Outside of us of course xx
I lost a dear friend recently and words can’t describe the feeling, my heart aches for you right now
I don’t even know what to say. Nothing takes the hurt away. Sending you lots of love and prayers.
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You were worth it Cate.
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I wanted ro reply to everyone invividually, but think that would be a pain for everyone else. I am so excited though and do want to say thank you, to …
@anon35096624 Hey Julia, you’ve been there from my beginning, and I still love seeing you on here
@Dan531 Thank you… TWICE!! When’s your’s? This weekend?
@anon60334405 Agreed, Actually I’m liking the 3-day celebration!!!
@Chiron @Misokatsu @Dragonflygirl82 @anon28001181 @Fargesia_murielae @RosaCanDo @CATMANCAM I.cant.We.can - Thank you all for your support and sharing your awesome journeys …
Right. Where’s the cake?!
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@C_8 seeing your recovery birthday has made me smile… so many of you show the beginners in our journey how far we can go !!! Thank you for sharing x
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I’m really enjoying reading your journey Danni. You’re fun!
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