Checking in daily to maintain focus #21

@WCan Congratulations! Two months is a decent chunk of time.

Day 95
Husband is out this evening, and I haven’t had lots of “don’t drink” looks. My son’s teacher and after school workers both have told me how much more cheerful he is. The new norm of me not drinking takes a while to have an effect again, but it is doing him good now.

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I hope it’s doing yourself good too Flo! :sunglasses: :wink:. I know it does. Happy for you both.

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So sorry for the loss of your pupper…sending big love💛

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Day 113 booze,
day 26 pills

I had so many excuses to drink or take pills this week. Work was super stressful, especially yesterday, normally I would have needed an escape from the world. My mom is sick again and escaping the sadness with substances was so tempting. But I feel like I’m building this muscle, learning that I can have sadness, stress or overwhelm and don’t need to numb it. Each little triumph creates more confidence that I can manage the next time. Last night, for example, I had a hot shower and lay on the sofa watching a calming movie, this morning I meditated, just for ten minutes but it helps. Keep going everyone, just look at every sober day as another weight repetition! The muscle gets stronger with each one. Take care

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And that’s why I’m proud to know such a special lady. :hugs:

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Day 630

It’s pretty gloomy here today, very grey and wet. I’m in no rush to leave the house so I’m going to be extra casual with my morning routine today. Other than a few life chores I have nothing planned. I think today will be mostly reading, movies and meal prep. Might have a crack the first set of Recovery Dharma inquiries if the mood takes me.

Have a good day folks :+1:

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Good for you. Keep it up. It’s as you are well aware, not always easy. You are making alot of people very proud and inspired. Make sure you take some self care time probally lots would be wise☺ God bless.
oh btw my playstation died on me after a rough few days i feel your pain…but we don’t have to drink over it. Congratulations on the 105 days. It’s great to hit that triple digit club.

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2 days 10 hours, woke up feeling head cold again,not good as had a bad one last week, hoping it’s part of detox and because I was on laptop best part of 10 hours studying, overdoing,…got some jobs to tackle this morning before back into study this afternoon…:v::pray:

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yeah, that was me! :laughing: decided to switch to a pic of me instead (maybe I should have used me sniffing a flower!)

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I have no idea what normal is, but roughly around that time it was emotionally tough for me. Milestones were for me

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Thank you Menno! I have to admit, I get jealous when you mention you’re going to that dairy farm. Cheese is one of my favorites. Enjoy!!

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Aww you’re too kind M!! I was a shit mom for a few years and I guess I’m trying to make up for that. I was about a month into sobriety when my daughter said… "I’m so happy to have my mommy back. " That was the day I realized, my addiction wasn’t a secret. She knew more than I gave her credit for.

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Today is 5 months sober for me.

Thank all you guys for all the help and advice you’ve given me, I could never have gotten here without all of you. I hope everyone has a great day :slightly_smiling_face: :heart:

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You’re doing so good! And also you’re a great addition to this forum… :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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So so proud of you!

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@anon79808082 and @anon27760155 thank you guys!! That means so much.

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Woo hoo! Congratulations on 5 months @Nordique!! I’m so proud of you.

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Day 354. Beautiful day to be outside.

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Checking in day 113
Had some really good laughs with my friend last night. I am so glad she is here.
I dont know if anyone can relate, but at the lowest point of my addiction… I didnt feel human anymore. And after getting sober I felt like I didnt even know how to talk to people anymore or be human. I know that sounds weird probably but having my friend here who Ive known since I was 15 just makes me feel like my old self again. I am reminded of who I was before my addictions. I used to be pretty awesome and I guess there is still a part of that person left in me.

@Lisa07 YAY!!.. you passed!! So proud!
@WCan Well done on 60 days!! :raised_hands:
@Hazy glad to see you back checking in!!
@Mno Super jealous of your cheese adventure. I went to Holland once and got cheese lol it was amazing.
@anon27760155 You are doing sooo amazing!

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Thank you @Thirdmonkey I appreciate that. Going to dig deep until it passes. Have a great day!

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