Wow that’s a trip because that’s exactly what I’ve been going through. I turned 50 this year and I still can’t shake it lol. This is the second half of our lives and I like that you said there are so many opportunities to experience! I as well can’t do what I’ve done for the last 23 years (plumber) and I am trying to figure out what I’m going to do and I also feel excited! I’m going to get through the healing process from surgery and become the best me I’ve ever been! Good job!!!
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Crazy how Saturday nights become board games with family, instead of blacked out somewhere strange. I’m enjoying this app so much and reading everyone’s experiences and advice. What a great community
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@anon27700620 have you ever read my post??? I’m one of the most depressing people in this forum lol but the amazing thing is that no one has ever told me to stop or called me stupid or invalidated my feelings, instead I’ve been met with unconditional love and support every time. This is the place that we CAN dump what we’re going through and get the support we need. Please don’t ever feel you’re a bother, you’re amazing and you never know when the things you post might help someone else who’s going through a similar thing and you just might save their life. You’re doing great and we’re all here for you so keep posting your thoughts and feelings this is the place for it. Have an awesome night!!! 
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Man just clarified my post. Thank you
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Awwww @liv_m I’m glad you’re letting us know what you’re going through!!! Much love and prayers heading your way!!! I can feel your brokenness from here, big hugs!!!
How interesting, we both seem to be at the same cross roads! Its intense isn’t it ! Oh and when I seen your bad ass statement, I giggled, coz the book I’m reading at the moment is called… You are a bad ass ! Its a funny self help book. Its really good…
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HAHAHAHA right on!!! That’s so cool! I just got done reading a book called becoming unf**kwithable lol. I think I’ll take a look and see if I can’t find the one you’re reading lol thanks for sharing that!!!
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Day 15.
It’s been a challenging 2 days. I had been seeing someone who has a drinking problem. We have been arguing via text for 2 days now. I won’t get in to the details, but I’ve had a lot of stress and anxiety about it. I told him today it’s time for us to go our separate ways. He’s toxic for me, and drinking briefly crossed my mind. But no way am I letting these 15 wonderfully sober days slip through my fingers! Life is tough; gotta stay strong!!
I hope everyone is having an amazing and sober weekend! 
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Here’s a page out of it I just read…
you can buy the book on amazon. I think you will enjoy it. Its a light easy read.
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Awesome!! Thank you April!
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About 1 hr away from 2 week! Its been going pretty decent. Haven’t really had any “bad” cravings since day 2. I think my brain is still trying to hold on that this is temporary. I’ve stopped drinking before but the goal was never to completely stop like this time. It would be a set time period, I guess I was trying to convince myself if I could stop for 1 week, 2 weeks, a month that meant I didn’t have a problem. So right now I’m most concerned about when I get closer to 1 month, and sleeping. I can’t sleep to save my life. Its really the hardest part for me right now, but i knew this wasnt gonna be easy. I hope everyone is having a wonderful/sober weekend!
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Day 330. God bless you all. 
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Sorry I missed your 500 days sober Shay @Desire2ChangeToday. You’re really killing it! Good job bto all the milestones I’ve missed and for the struggling I’m praying for it to get better if not easier.
This passed week hasn’t been good to me, thought I met my soul mate a month ago only to be dumped because we’re different denominations. I was completely lost which is so unlike me. All this was a few days before my mother’s 4 year anniversary since she passed from a sudden stroke on Dec 11 2016. I can’t go into that, it’s too sore a subject still, I was at the height of my alcoholism. Then yesterday my best friend’s mother passed away. I’m just hurting at every turn this past week. But I thank my HP and unshakable resolve not a single notion to pick up a glass of alcohol or a cigarette has crossed my mind.
I’ve just sought solace from a close friend, family member and plenty of gardening. Stay safe, stay sober.
Blessings and sobriety my TS friends, love you all!
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Really sorry to hear that, sweetie. Sending big hugs.
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Thanks dear, I’m going to be running harder and further, maybe it will ease the pain.
Blessings and sobriety!
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Great job Drave on your 2 weeks. If you got support you can definitely go a long way with Sobriety. Sorry you’re struggling with sleep. I use the Beeethe app for guided meditation. It works great. And they have some for sleep on there too.
One day at a time buddy. That’s all we got to do.
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I am sorry things are so hard at the moment. Glad u are using ur tools, and dealing. U are an inspiration to us all.
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Day 166.
I’m so sorry that so many of you need huge hugs tonight - a rough go for lots of people right now. But I’ll admit - you’re great company. Cried so many tears the last few days - but necessary tears, and shame-free sober tears to boot. Makes room to see all the good things too.
I have a bit of a deadline til Monday to finish packing up Mom’s suite - so hafta keep my check-ins brief, but I smiled today as I realized how much I think about this place and miss you when I don’t check in. I still feel the support and I hope you can feel my gratitude. This place is like a sober party favour store - celebrations every day, and a super-absorbent kleenex for the meltdowns on the sidelines - all in one.
We’ll get through. We’ll more than get through. We’ll thrive. Big love to all. 
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