So sorry things are tough at the moment Courtney. I’m glad you are taking care of yourself. I hope things will settle. You have a new relationship with your daughter, being her boss as well as her mother. There is bound to be some storming before norming and performing. 
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Waking up on day 1. I have high anxiety this morning. I feel guilty about the money I spent and the sober days I threw away. 🤦 I’m not going to keep beating myself up but I am going to be aware once again how this feels so I hopefully don’t do it again. Have a great day TS folks. 
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Checking in sober this Monday morning 
have a good day.
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Write down how you’re feeling rn; loss of money, hungover, no energy, etc. This is how you’ll be waking up every morning when you choose to drink. It’s never going to feel good.
Give it an honest try at becoming a non drinker. Take your before picture now and see the difference in 30 days.
You can do it!
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That is a good idea, I will write down my feelings. My D.O.C. is actually prescription pills but it’s basically like a hangover. 
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Cockroach checking in. Not sober. Not yet. But getting there. I hope I make it before I pop it - ROFL 
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So sorry hear that Brooke. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boyfriend. 
Oh no, I’m sorry to hear this @Brookiemonster618
I wish you both strength to go on. Hugs and love
Hanna
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Of course you should keep trying. A hard fought day in sobriety is better than any day in active addiction. You are worth it, you deserve a sober life.
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- Over it. Pandemic, work, people, everything. Time to find a small island and live as a cast-a-way. As an active alcoholic I would be craving that first beer…now…I just wanna nap and a hug from Ms.
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Luckily Ms. is a recruiter, so she is polishing up my resume…
Life is better sober.
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Day 1,110. Back to working from home. Please just wear a goddamn mask. It’s really not hard.
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Sending you the biggest hug right now, Brooke…I’m so so sorry for you and your boyfriend’s losses you have each other, you will get through this 
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Great job. Your tree looks wonderful. I love the blue tree skirt. I’ve never thought of that. Looks really good.
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You and I both, sir. My tendency has admittedly always been on the pessimistic side, and I work hard in therapy and on my own to try to shift my perspective towards a more positive outlook. Work in progress, and I do have some days where I’m able to feel good about the world.
However - what I have seen from the general public, especially in the pandemic, has made it very difficult to keep on working at that shift in view. The arrogance, the entitlement, the lack of personal responsibility. It leaves me with very little faith in humanity that will likely hang around well after we’re out of the woods.
May you find peace.
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Louder, please.
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@Brookiemonster618 I am so sorry for you and your boyfriend’s loss that is absolutely tragic.
@Dragonflygirl82 Super belated congrats on 9 months! I don’t know how but I managed to totally miss that post lol…so proud of you. I’m sorry you’re having such a rough time with the family right now but you will get through it.
@anon27760155 keep your head up!! The tough times will pass and then you will have proven to yourself that you can stay sober through anything.
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Addict brain is strong in you today. Shut it the hell up !! You’re sober brain knows better. Good to post it and let it out.
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Again I am stuck in a situation where I cannot see my clients. My clients have severe mental illness and addiction issues that make navigating the health care system difficult. When I am unable to see them their health tends to decline quickly. I found this out in March and April. Now we are back here because “mAsKs InFrInGe My FrEeDoM”
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If only people would stop being self-centered, for just a moment, and realize it’s not about their “freedoms”. It’s about being a responsible adult and doing the right thing. A mask really is such a small sacrifice which brings so much benefit. But no, too much to ask.
There’s also the conspiracy theorists, two of which I overheard this morning. Another breed of cuckoo altogether…
I’m sorry to hear about the impact on your clients. It must be terribly frustrating that their recovery is now jeopardized because of the ignorance of many.
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