Checking In Daily To Maintain Focus #23

[Dazercat]

You are doing great . I’d be proud too.

[Thirdmonkey]

1009. Celebrated Christmas on the 24th with Ms. ’s family. Was an interesting evening. Between her sister’s dog pulling the pies off the counter and eating them, and us playing a new game (That’s what she said) I havent laughed that hard in forever. If you are looking for a fun game, I recommend “That’s what she said”. Its the dirty version of cards against humanity.

[TSan]

Day 91. Made it to the post office to mail my mom and my cousin the hats I knit them. I also got my laundry done, so we’ll call it a win. I’m feeling a little under the weather today (runny nose, sore throat), so we’re going to call it an early night.

@Mno, your ability to catch these sequences of numbers always makes me smile. Congratulations!

@anon79808082, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. I’m keeping you both in my prayers.

@anon27760155, you are having a rough, rough go of it. I’m sorry that this year has been such a terrible slog for you, and I’m hoping that the coming year will be 100x better. Hang in there.

[anon51903143]

@anon79808082 sending my prayers & HUGS your way. I hope that she will be okay.

[RosaCanDo]

Day 110: And day 2 with migraine. Awful stuff, spent all day in bed and it was a bit of a shame trigger, because it feels somewhat like being hungover. Yuck. I will have to catch up here later. But @anon79808082 I’m so sorry to hear about your mom, but glad you were able to speak to her. Sending healing vibes.

[Dolse71]

that was meant to say the waiting must have been killing you, bloody typos

[LeeHawk]

Hey, @anon79808082! Wishing your mom a very speedy recovery! Stay safe, y’all!

[anon79808082]

Thank you!

[MagicILY]

Yes, thank you, I love this idea! A couple months ago I started keeping a section of my calendar where I mark off days (with hi-liters though bc I love bright colors, haha) It helps a lot. Both as a reminder to not drink (I love filling in those boxes each day) and to be able to look back and see so many filled in.

[crystalclear]

Woo-hoo!! Look at you go! Well done.

[cwak]

5 weeks today. 35 days. Going as strong as ever. Interesting thing happened at the gym this morning. A dude had a shirt on that said “Whiskey Helps.” Without even thinking, I said to the guy, “Nice shirt man” and we both laughed. Immediately, I couldn’t believe what had just happened. Whiskey doesn’t help. Alcohol ruins everything. Why did I do that?! The more I think about it, the more it makes me sad. Too many days of my life have ended in me turning to alcohol for help and all it did was hurt. Never again. F*** alcohol forever.

[Girlinterrupted]

Sending prayers to @anon79808082 and @Lisa07

The difference between this Christmas and last Christmas is night and day. Last year I was miserable and just a few months away from my breakdown. I spent the holidays alone and wanted nothing to do with anyone. I was sad, angry, and bitter.

This year was absolutely lovely. I don’t have the words to express how special it was.

I also finally caved and started meds for my ADHD today. My doctor has been trying forever because it’s pretty bad, and aligned with traits of autism. Whatever, it’s a spectrum. I suspect we all have a touch
Anyway, I refuse to go on adderall, I rage on that stuff. So, we decided on dexadrine. I can already notice a difference. I’ve had a migraine since the day before Christmas Eve, within an hour of taking it, I noticed it lifting. I’m also not clenching my teeth as much. I feel mellow, which is odd. I’m sure I’ll get used to it. But so far so good

I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas, and for the love of all that’s good and holy, bring on 2021!!!

[Misokatsu]

Nice to see you @Girlinterrupted! So lovely to read about your Christmas, u deserve it!

[Misokatsu]

Day 138
Gonna have a chilled day tidying up Christmas tree, doing homework with kids, and eating leftovers. I really enjoy these kind of days, no expectations so no vague disappointments. The sun is shining, no work until the 5th of January. I know some of you are having a hard time. My thoughts are with you, and I am remembering to count my blessings.

[Blueroom]

Checking in.
I find the urge to drink comes and goes. I’ve been thinking about it more over the holidays and cold weather. But I’m glad to be here sober. I don’t want to go back to cravings and feeling like drinking is a necessity.

[I.cant.We.can]

Had a good day. Did my usual routine. Feels good. Don’t forget you’re all incredible and worth it. It takes work it’s not easy but keep trying and it gets better. God bless you all. &

[Private50]

Awesome amazing victory hopefully me but today is just for today awsome

[M-be-free49]

Did any of you ever have to work up the courage, when you were a kid, to lean over the edge of the bed and shine a flashlight underneath it? Take that, monsters and boogeymen! Victorious, I could get a sound sleep, even if only until the next night…

Well, to all of those cravings, urges, and triggers that still think you’ve got something worth sayin’ to me…?

Day 180.

So yeah. Take that.

I wouldn’t be here without all of you, helping me hold this flashlight steady. Super grateful for you, for this place.

We get to do this again tomorrow. Let’s not ever take that for granted.

G’night, beautiful sober pals.

[I.cant.We.can]

180 in a row…boom goes the dynamite

[Squirt]

Absolutely amazing . Please know that there’s times you are the guiding light