Great to hear this Lisa. Must of been a really hard decision. Or maybe after a year of sobriety it wasn’t so hard. But if it was an ultimatum that that’s really hard cuz you got to follow through. I really hope it all works out for your family. You deserve it.
Praying for y’all.
I hope he really wants this. For whatever reason to get him started is a good reason.
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Checking in on day 1123 of sobriety. Grateful to secretary a 12x12 book study tonight. Always learning from those that paved the path of sobriety that came before me.
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Hoping for the best for you all. A week is a big deal especially if he is getting support independent of you through AA. Stay strong, I’m sure you’ll ask for help if you need it (but still…don’t forget we’re here if you need!).
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I think i did. Lol. 
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@apes2020 I didn’t know you had zoom meetings here. I am fairly new here. Probably the second or third time I have used this app. Thanks for the tip. How do I join these online meetings? When are they held?
@Lisa07 actually the problem is that I live in a very beautiful and peaceful part of the world. But it’s also quite remote. I have a superb connection. I am a freelance software dev. But the problem is that AA meetings or any other meetings are rare. The only one around has some religious fanatics I don’t want to meet. I would prefer virtual meetings anytime. Life is too short to spend with religious nutcases.
@CapriciousCapricorn ego isn’t the problem. The problem is after a few weeks of abstaining I become confident that I can have that one drink. It starts with one and you know the rest of the story. Same story with minor plot variations. But the end is always the same. I rinse repeat and get back to day 1.
@anon60334405 I liked AA. I liked the philosophy. But the nutcases in my AA meetings were a big put off. They would get into prayer huddles every few minutes. No sir. No way. Not for me. I would love to attend sensible meetings with normal people but I dont have any near where I live.
AA meetings with normal people? You are in recovery for your self. Saying that you want meetings with normal people is asking for something that will just not happen. Nothing in this world is normal and you need to go within to start your healing and not focus on things like not wanting nut cases or non normal people around in meetings. Judgement gets you no where.
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- Coffee. I got an extra hour of sleep which helped in feeling rested. But where’s the daylight? Hm. Well OK. At work I get to test my colleagues and myself today as we have one resident and one colleague positive. Going to be fun. Since I’m sober and clean at least I have a steady hand now. Have a good Sunday all. Love from Amsterdam.
@eph-M-eral It took me 7 years to recently unpack the stuff I took from my mum’s place after she passed. Unpacking was a nice experience actually. Hugs.
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Why aren’t you attending virtual meetings then @manishc? They’re all over the internet. All i hear are excuses and they won’t get you sober.
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@Lisa07 virtual meetings it is then. Did you have any that you can suggest. I know a few too. I will attend one. Fingers crossed.
@apes2020 I don’t mean to sound judgemental. I get it. Everyone has problems. AA meetings are for people with problems. I have my own set. Money, family, kids, my book, anxiety about the future. To top it all I also have BPD and PTSD and I am supposed to be on medication. But seriously, I have just one meeting nearby and those dudes are scary. There was this one guy who kept sending me Bible quotes several times a day, every day for a week. Before I blocked him. I mean seriously. I need to attend meetings but no stalkers pls. 
@CapriciousCapricorn hmmm. Interesting. Thanks I will read more.
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I’m doing pretty good lately. I’m still and up and down more than I would like to be. But I’m still here and trying. I am trying every day. To either be more accepting of myself or more accepting of others. Trying to be happy with now while still working towards goals. I’ve wanted to give up on work, and this life so many times lately but only because its been hard and I was frustrated that things weren’t different. But THIS IS how things are. And when my mindset shifts in the right direction, so does my passion for life. Keeping it in a good place is hard. But it’s worth it.
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Atta boy Ed!! Very impressive numbers.
So cool 
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Wrong, champion.
Simply wrong.
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How am I wrong o wise one? 
@AyBee
Congrats on 300 days free of substance abuse. Keep on trucking dear ODAAT!
Blessings and sobriety!
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@manishc I use intherooms.com and there are many others. I gave you a link to resources in my earlier post. Here it is again… Resources for our recovery
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Checking out at the end of Day 75.
Taking a day trip tomorrow to Jerome AZ with some friends. I’m going to make a conscious effort to not be on my phone, except to take photos.
Have a happy sober Sunday all. 
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Ah I’m loving your photos lately @Mno 
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I still lie in bed. First day w/o caffeine to start. Yesterday I had one last coffee. I am sleepy and have a slight headache.
But I will make it. I stay strong. Just for today. Haha 
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Day 93 booze, day 6 pills
I took a unisom last night so I didn’t have to do another sleepless night. I don’t know how I feel about that. I guess a non addictive anti histamine is better than benzos but I really want to get my sleep pattern to work naturally. I guess I will accept an imperfect path of progress rather than derailing the whole thing by aiming for some form of ideal sobriety
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@Lisa07 ok thanks for the support. And the guidance. I have been through this a million times. Dont want to keep doing this. I will attand at least one meeting today. I will try to participate. Baby steps.
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