It’s just a slump my friend its okay to have a bad day or week or even month, it’s part of life. The clocks going back on Sunday sucks, I’m on a 12 hour midnight shift so i guess it’ll be a 13 hour shift now ughhh. Take care my friend congrats on 53 days and happy early bday if i miss it.
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@Blueroom congrats on 11 months one more to go til the big 365. Nice job
@Mychelle and @Figgie. Congratulations on 60 days! Excellent!
@RosaCanDo beautiful job on 50 days!
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@Mychelle & @Figgie Congrats on 60! 
@RosaCanDo Congrats on 50!
46 days.
Did my morning walk nice and early. Engaged with the Zoom support group this morning. Started my cleaning for the viewing, then received a call to say the investor couldn’t make it and that he’d rearrange, I was really gutted, but hopefully he will 
Went for my afternoon walk in the rain, took a while to motivate myself so I’m proud I got out there.
I’m feeling really strong in my sobriety, the walks, meditations, spending time on here, and the support groups, all seem to.have formed a strong foundation. I’m not really sure when would be the right time to reflect on things from the past that lead to me abusing drugs and alcohol, but I don’t feel ready yet, I’m too afraid that staring back at past traumas will lead me straight back to addiction. Focusing on my new routine feels much healthier for now.
If anyone can recommend a good recovery related audiobook, that would be helpful, I’ve just finished my most recent purchase. Thanks in advance 
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I read a little bit around experiences of quitting caffeine and some have indeed back pain. I was at the gym and sauna which was good. Then biking a little bit but it is already f*** cold at least in fasting state. I hope the back pain will go away soon. I couldn’t sleep bc of this. Aaaarggggg 
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Congratulations on your 60 days. That is just the best. Great job. 
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Thanks all for keeping my buddy in your thoughts.
Just got home with him, he did great in surgery and his first 24hrs recovering (although he’s absolutely wrecked on whatever meds they gave him!). Per usual like 3 or 4 of the vet techs came out to say bye to him and to tell me how sweet he is and how much they love him. He gains fans wherever he goes
Now its 2 weeks of rest (which means no runs in the field), which I’m sure he’ll dislike. But he’s already gotten one cup of ice cream so hes good with that. I’m so relieved to have him home!
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Been thinking about chiefy @TMAC
I hope is he doing well
I haven’t seen a post. Maybe I’ve missed it.
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Doing service is one thing but until the point you are overwhelmed is another. You need to take care of yourself right now. Setting boundaries and saying no is ok. Thinking of you during this difficult time. I know you’re powerful and will come out smiling on the other side.
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Well never mind my last post. There he is. Oh what a good boy. Good luck keeping him down for the next couple of weeks. That’s always so hard. We got a dog stroller for Minnie after her surgery. And we strolled her around for 2 weeks.
Glad that’s over with.
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Awwww. . .a dog stroller sounds so cute & made me smile thinking of the recovering furbaby going for a cruise.
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Checking in
Tired, big day, gonna take a nap instead of a beer. Feels good being exhausted for the right reasons and not because I’m a total mess of a drunk.
Enjoy your sober day everyone 
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So glad to hear! I was literally just thinking of checking in with you to see how he’s doing. So glad he’s back by your side! 
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Oh poor little thing! I’m glad the op went well and he’s on the mend but he sure looks miserable. In dire need of TLC! 
Sending him snuggles and huggles and gentle scratching behind the ears (if he likes that lol).
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Aww bless him, he looks very sorry for himself, poor Chief. Hope his recovery goes well and he’s soon got a goofy grin back on his face
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Checking in. Work is getting busier for me as I’m being given more and more responsibility.
A bit stressed today because of the workload, but looking at it as an opportunity to maintain my composure and just work through things one at a time. Trying to create new habits as to how I deal with stress.
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Checking in, part 2. I still had some of my old clothes in the back of my cupboard from my past, so today I got rid of them, I threw them away. It felt so cool. I guess a part of my life is closed now.
It’s weird, a year ago I couldn’t have imagined to live like I do now, there have been so many changes. And although it seems that I’m in the same pit, I did change internally too. I try to remind myself of the difference. I never want to forget that being able to be myself is something I should be grateful for every day.
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I noticed that as well 
… If it works, work it. And this place works so… I keep coming back daily, Charlie your enjoyed around here so I think you should stick around more often and get back to you 
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Day 190… Feeling good today… Woke up at 7am… Again last night before I feel asleep my monkey mind kept wondering off into using daydreaming territory. But I fell asleep in time so all good… Happy days today. It’s our freedom day!!! I cannot wait to get out amongst it and be happy with all the humans and celebrate our freedom…its been a hell of a 6 months here. No one could of ever have predicted that we would of been put in make shift jails in our own homes for a solid 6 months this year… This earth needs help 
… Anyhoo, it’s almost Halloween my friends. My favourite holiday of the year 
… Anyhoo, it’s almost Halloween my friends. My favourite holiday of the year
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Getting meds for your surgery is not cheating etc… You are having an operation. You need meds. You will be fine. 
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Happy birthday @Dragonflygirl82 and @Frank68. Hope you guys had a beautiful day full of sunshine in your heart 
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