Good morning @Clarity I can TOTALLY relate to the not being human part of addiction. Yes I was just existing to use, no social skills etc. and it took me awhile to become human again. I’m so glad you had a great time with your friend!!!
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Congratulations @Nordique!!! You’re a blessing and asset to this forum and to all of us here. Great job!!!
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Thanks @Rockstar24777, that means so much!! A couple days apart but we’re almost sober twins 
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Good morning everyone. Another day one. Up early to take my son to rake up Boise, going to try a salt room at the spa with my twin sister today. 
I hope everyone has a great Saturday!
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Hell yeah!!! I didn’t realize we were that close in time. It’s awesome to be walking this path with you, well done my friend!!!
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I feel the same!! When you told us that you had gotten back together with your girlfriend that was the happiest I’d been for someone in forever, it was like an emotional roller coaster 
We’re on the journey together for sure 
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Day 155 clean and sober today. I’m happy to have the weekend off and am going to do my best to get some chores done around the house. I’ve been letting things slide a bit, not feeling motivated to do much but today is a new day. Yeah it’s crazy how are bodies and minds heal and how there are so many internal obstacles to face and overcome. I remember an old sponsor of mine told me if the best you can do is just sleep all day that’s still another day sober and it’s a success. Have a great day everyone, love you guys!!! 
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Awwww thank you!!! That means a lot!!! Have a wonderful day today @Nordique you’re awesome!!!
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Day 2 checking in.
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Congrats on 2 days!! Stay strong, the first week or two were by far the hardest for me then it got much better 
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good morning everyone day 285, I woke up a lil late but getting dressed up warm and about to head out. Last night I skipped the chicken and went to a a.a meeting, it always feels good. I told a lil bit more of my story and how it affected my family. And how I’ve hit rock bottom, I’m trying to get to the top of that mountain but even at 9 months I’m only maybe about a quarter of the way up it. There is some pretty steep fucking cliffs. Also what keeps me sober? I remember in addiction feeling like I was supposed to be some great like I was meant for more, and well I know if relapse and fuck up I’ll never get to know if that feeling was true or not. Anyways much love everyone, I appreciate you all so much and hope you have a kick ass day… Oh yeah, I’m going to the local school and hitting the track up that still counts as getting out right ?
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Hell yeah that still counts!! Good luck on the run and have fun!
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Thanks bro. I’ll post a sober selfie
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Well done on 2 months. I’m really glad you’re here. Your input has been invaluable to me over the last few months.
Keep it going. 
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Thank you @Clarity!!
I can relate on talking to people sober. I’m still working on that. I have a hard time with new people in my personal life but not professional. I actually canceled dinner plans last night with my husband’s customer who I never met. They work in a recovery center and heard about my situation (hubby brags about my sobriety) and were excited to meet me. Earlier in the week, I said I’d go since I knew I wouldn’t get pressure to drink. Then I got cold feet last minute. I’m going to force myself to go next week. I could use the practice.
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Awesome! Well done on 5 months. This is great to see.
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Definitely still counts, Mike.
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Congratulations on your 5 months of sobriety.
And THANK YOU for all the support you have given us here.
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I can definitely relate. I didn’t feel comfortable interacting with anyone. Even my closest family and friends. I was ashamed at what I’d become. I had zero confidence in going to work. I’d told myself that I just wasn’t cut out for life. I felt irreversibly defective.
The more I’ve been able to challenge those thoughts and take some actions I didn’t think I could, the more I’ve been able to prove to myself that those beliefs aren’t true. I’m still growing and evolving. I always will be. But I’m starting to believe again that I can actually hack it in this world. It’s nice to feel some progress as time goes by.
Super proud of you and I love watching your journey. You’ve made it through some tough shit recently and it’s inspiring.
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