I’m really glad to see some of your long term numbers. It makes the idea seem more likely. I’ve never known anyone who doesn’t drink regularly. Thank you all.
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Thanks for the pain-free wishes, Eric. So far this week has been loads better than last week and I’m so grateful. It really helps to get some encouragement, too.
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Sorry to hear about chucho i hope that he has a speedy recovery 
sending you guys much love and strength in this difficult time
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Wow 
. You’re amazing at 648. Not that it matters but I never realized you’ve been on this sober journey for 648 days
Good time of year to be ramping up WW. Busy season is right around the corner after Holidays.
Keep up the great work 
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Day 20. Its crazy how the thought of drinking gets romanticized in your mind somehow. I’ve been having dumb thoughts like how would I dance without a drink? Or how to socialize without a drink? Honestly, I could probably live without dancing and socializing, duh…as long as I stay away from that poison. Staying strong as I approach 3 weeks for the second time in 20 years., but looking forward to meeting some of those long milestones like others on here who continue to inspire me.
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Great job on day 20. Glad to see you back around here. I got that romanticizing problem every day. Not all day or anything like that, but at least 2 or 3 times during the day. 
That really nice bottle of red. I keep wondering if those thoughts ever go away? They don’t seem too. 
I let them come and go now by saying to myself. “I’m not drinking today! And I’m probably not drinking tomorrow.” At first I was letting the romanticizing drive me crazy. I think it’s going to just continue to come and go in my thoughts.
Anyway…
Have a good sober day just for today.
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@Ninjakitty congrats on 700! 
@Luisa53 you are going through a lot at the moment, be kind to yourself, and please reach out for support, not sure which country you’re in but a quick Google search could help you with some helplines.
@Rockstar24777 congrats on getting through surgery, take it easy on yourself during your recovery, sending prayers
@Misokatsu omg I’m so happy to read this, praying you have Nosiy home by now, I need a photo 
@apes2020 yay congrats on double digits and the magic of meditation
@anon51903143 congrats on 2 weeks and the cigs too!
@CapriciousCapricorn Aww Nuggie 
Hi there
123 days no alcohol
91 days no cocaine.
DBT this morning, it’s an interesting module so far, learning how to separate the facts from our judgements and interpretations.
Have smoked cigs again today, but when I bought them I also bought 3 packs of chewing gum to hopefully get me through the weekend smoke-free
Going to try a couple of short 15min walks tomorrow, and see how my feet feel with those, I really do miss getting outside and breathing fresh air.
I discovered some carpet beetles and had to face down a huge fear today, I thought when I moved the bed I was going to find a whole infestation, but approached it bit by bit, moved the cabinets and hoovered in their place first, then the mattress, then the bed, thankfully there were not very many at all, and they are all gone now, along with some very aged dust. Serves me right for only hoovering around things eh.
Have a great sober weekend everyone 
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Mental health has been a struggle lately, lots going on and things mainly going well so it feels like there’s a bit of self sabotage in the mix there.
Anyway, despite not really wanting to carry on at the moment, here I am. Will keep putting one foot in front of the other til things look brighter.
As always reading your successes and struggles gives me the lift I need and a reminder of all the good stuff that happens when we give and receive support 
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178 days. Am finding myself easily irritated today. Have had to step back several times already today to identify the irritation and 90% of the time the situation wasn’t deserving of any reaction. Had somewhat of a restless sleep last night so I’m going to chalk it up to that. Have yet to find a job and continue to struggle with the feelings around that. I was told yesterday I didn’t make the cut and at first felt like I was slapped in the face. Again I need to remind myself to embrace the peace in my life and have gratitude for what I have. I believe the right door will open in it’s own time but patience is a virtue and I’m working on that one lol.
@Everyone Thanks again for being there on my journey. Reading all of your posts I truly feel blessed to have this community in my life.
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Thank you @Tyler2020i appreciate that.
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Checking out, actually not feeling good. Takes a lot of effort to keep smiling not crying. Already in bed listening to podcasts, thinking about what can I say when balancing 2020 for me. Tonight outcome wouldn’t be good. Will try it tomorrow morning.
Good night everyone! 
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“If I can endure for this minute
whatever is happening to me,
no matter how heavy my heart is
or how dark the moment may be,
If I can remain calm and quiet
with all the world crashing about me,
secure in the knowledge God loves me
when everyone seems to doubt me.
If I can but keep on believing
what I know in my heart to be true,
that darkness will fade with the morning
and that this will pass away too”
(Helen Steiner Rice).
These words stopped me slipping today. I hope they can do the same for someone else and I’m grateful to be checking in at day 134.
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Checking in day 25
Feeling miserable. Gonna be ok.
Hang in there everyone!
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thank you I need to read this tonight.
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Well done on 20 days, other people’s sober days are great to see like you say so take a look at yourself bc you are now the inspiration for others.
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Because of @Milele and @Olivia thank you girls!!!
I’m going to sleep in my hotel room.
This sex addict didnt cave in
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YASSS!!!
Thank you for this 
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Checking in, day 36. I’m tired and ill but overall I’m fine and sober.
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Proud of you girl!!! 
Good night!
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