Thanks Siand!
Here’s one of a panda I caught taking a cigarette break:
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Day 28 wow God is so good! Just feeling great! Working out at a gym and feeling healthier. Going to church today. Last night went to an awesome Christian night of worship. My husband and I are growing closer now we don’t have drugs and alcohol in our lives. God has healed both of us of the desire to drink or do drugs. We are working our programs to stay spiritually fit. Life is good!
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Checking in with 22 days behind me. Feels so good. One thing I’m realizing right now … I’ve felt so ashamed for so long because I’ve been living a double life — secretly being a drunk among those who don’t drink at all. Now that I’m in recovery, I’m finding myself so thankful that I’m not surrounded by social pressure to drink. I know that’s not everyone’s story, but I’m thankful it’s mine on this Sunday morning. 
Edited to add this … there is a negative side to the double life part of my story. I’m having to go through recovery in total anonymity. My wife is the only person who knows and she’s the only one who will know of my milestones. That makes me sad, but I’m thankful for at least one person.
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Six months sober. Same for @Rockstar24777 ?
Just for fun - cigarettes in seconds - next goal: 1 billion
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Well done Tom!
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I’m kind of in the same boat on no one in my family, my co-workers, or close friends know what I’m doing. I haven’t told anyone outside of this group that i stopped drinking. I know it will come out eventually, only so many get togethers i can play it off as “had a rough night last night” or “naw I’m going biking when I leave here”. I’m not really afraid of failing and disappointing them, I just don’t think any of them would understand bc half have never had any issues with alcohol and the other half have never tried to stop. I guess the point i was trying to get through all that was, dont forget we are all here to celebrate your milestones with you, and know what a big deal it is! Congrats on the 22 days!!
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Day 78. It’s raining, which is a sign that it’s a good day to get laundry done and just relax. Going to have a piece of the pumpkin bread I made yesterday and a big mug of tea and start a new knitting project.
@Joy I’m so sorry to hear things are rough for you right now. I’m sending you hugs and prayers.
@Tommo congratulations on 100 days! Triple digits!
@WCan the big 90! Woo hoo!
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Checking in sober, Day 341. My brother still is in the hospital and doctors are baffled as to what triggered his sudden dramatic mental decline. They are leaning toward it being either his psych or diabetes meds. Thankfully no issues have been found from the MRI, EEG and blood work. He still needs a high level of care, so not sure how long before he’ll be allowed home. It has been a long week…
On the positive side, I’ve been able to deal with the stress without drinking. In fact, I’ve done more meetings, more reading and more journaling. Still, in all the chaos of the past week I missed noting my 11 months sobriety date on Tuesday. A friend dropped by with a chip for me yesterday. I’ll be sure not to miss my next milestone - in just over 3 weeks it’ll be a year sober! Have a great, sober day, everyone!!!
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Yikes. I don’t like the sound of that. What kind of business? Any way you can operate remotely?
Checking in, day 38. After having a dream about my friend last night I can’t stop thinking about her. Tried to distract myself with some board game with my kids and now with working. I have to focus on family. Sometimes I feel that I don’t belong here at all and I hate myself for these thoughts. I have to find the way back to them, I have to stop escaping.
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You have everyone here to celebrate your milestones too. Congrats man on staying strong 
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Yes @Piglet congratulations we have 6 months today right on!!! Wasn’t able to sleep very well last night, trying to find a comfortable position to sleep in was non existent lol. I know that this too shall pass and each day that goes by is one day closer to being healed. That’s weird because it goes like that for everything in my life right now. Thank you again everyone for being my friends and for all of the love and support, I really couldn’t have done it without you. I hope everyone has an amazing day today, love you guys!!! 
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Shoot bro much respect for you too Graham thank you!!!
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I’m too new to my sobriety to do the math, but that is a huge accomplishment. Congrats on everyday.
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Checking in on day 3 . Feeling odd and out of sorts but grateful and glad to feel anything that’s not drunk. I want to have as good of a Sunday as possible . Hope everyone stays positive and focused on being your best self today. Peace and God bless.
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Hi Marcus,
You can take a step back and let the medics do the best for him. Sometime people are all over the place when they have hypos, I have seen it many times, but as long as he is in the best place for care there is nothing else you can do. Remember the serenity prayer. 
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Sorry to hear about your brother. I’ll keep him and you in my prayers. 
Congratulations on your 11 months and especially handling all the stressors sober.
Way to go!!
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