Day 332 Had some breakfast. Said my prayers. Message a couple family members and friends. Did some “grown-up” shit eg. made my bed started laundry. Read some daily reflections. Time for some excersise, I’m going for a short walk and enjoy some tunes gotta remember I got laundry going. God bless you all. 
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@Jdiaz congrats on 3 weeks 
@Dragonflygirl82 congrats on 10 months
@FeelingBetter , @Mbwoman and @Charlie_C congrats on a month
@Nordique congrats on 6 months
@NateRC so sorry you lost a good friend 
94 days.
Woke early today, watched some Homeland with a coffee. Read 2 chapters of the sobriety book I’m reading, sometimes I really have to talk myself into reading but it always feels good and recharges me afterwards, need to remember that. My feet were okay this morning after the short walk yesterday so I did the same again today. It’s been 2 days since I had a cigarette and also haven’t binged on junk food, feeling strong 
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I would do whatever job would hire me, especially with a young child.
Put your ego aside, working is better than doing nothing.
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I get that feeling I really do. I hate my job, I make 580 dollars every two weeks. That’s 290 dollars a week, just to afford a appartment I need to make at least 600 a week, but I try my best and take it for what it is. It has amazing benefits for my kids, it feeds us and clothes us. Does it get to my pride, scrubbing toilets for a living. Yup it really sucks, I want to quit all the time. But then idk what else I would have, probably nothing but stress if I did. Once I get my license and get past my year I’ll decide what I really want. A job is a job untill you find another one
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How if you’re not working? The state? I’m going to stop now but I’ve had to hold 2 and 3 jobs when my son was little. Never once did I not work, even very menial jobs.
Good luck, Andre.
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Day 155. I’ve been thinking about my sobriety a lot more these days (maybe it’s the holidays?) I try not to let it consume me, but it’s just…a lot sometimes. Some days all is well and I only think about it a few times. Other days I wake up, cry in the shower and ask God why I have to feel so weak. Sometimes I just want a fucking drink! I keep telling myself that if I relapse AGAIN, I may not get the chance I had this time around…again. I’m just rambling now. Anyway - 155 days down.
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Day 28
In the meantime, the Netherlands are going in lockdown again. On the one hand, this means a lot of stress since I have to work at home every day and take care of my toddler at the same time. Thankfully I live in a neighborhood with many families with whom I can make play dates and drop my son and roulate. My hubby works outside and we need his income. So I have the most challenges to organize and multitask the coming 5 weeks.
On the other hand, my temptations are way less to buy a bottle on the way from work to home.
We’ll get through this, sober and all!
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so… I’ve heard life in recovery and just in general will humble you… fucking right it will… just tried some bikram yoga and damn I’m out of shape … I thought, I walk and bike quite a bit and I’ve tried this yoga before …yeah brian, months ago and now I know quite a few pounds ago too Lmao
Theres no way I would have tried this at home on my own before …so baby steps💪
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Day 4. Preparing for the upcoming 1 st real snow storm of the season. Shovels and ice melt ready. Gloves hats and scarves ready. No alcohol in the house. Check. Wood by the fireplace and candles set about. Now just to wait and see my landscape change like my attitude about drinking. I used to go to the packy and stock up. Today the opposite. That makes me happy. I hope everyone tries to think the same way about the positive changes we are all making. Best of luck to everyone.
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Get the board games and puzzles out, Mike…! Hope it’s not too bad.
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Well done on a month! 
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@Dee134 one month good for you😃
@Charlie_C enjoy that cupcake you’ve earned it congrats on a month
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Checking in, day 39. Today was ok, I feel a lot better, I could work and record the piece I have been practicing. I can’t wait to start a new one. Have a nice sober day, everybody!
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Chopin is one of my favorites to play. And Schubert. Sounds great!
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Thanks! I have never played Schubert, but if I were on that level, I would choose to play fantasie in F minor (I mean two hands out of the four).
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day 14… Two weeks 
… Today is an improved Starr to my day. I’ve woken up at 7.30am naturally and not slept through till 11.30am like I have been doing recently. I’m tired. I fell asleep around 3am. I want to go back to sleep but I need to reset my sleep routine so I’m waking to earlier. I’ve been staying up so late this past month with Netflix and Its stuffed up my sleep cycle. So this week I’ll slowly reset my morning routine so ultimately by the end of the week I’m waking up by 6am again …the joys of living alone and being single witu no kids lol 
not having to get up for anyone or anything
… Today is an improved Starr to my day. I’ve woken up at 7.30am naturally and not slept through till 11.30am like I have been doing recently. I’m tired. I fell asleep around 3am. I want to go back to sleep but I need to reset my sleep routine so I’m waking to earlier. I’ve been staying up so late this past month with Netflix and Its stuffed up my sleep cycle. So this week I’ll slowly reset my morning routine so ultimately by the end of the week I’m waking up by 6am again …the joys of living alone and being single witu no kids lol not having to get up for anyone or anything
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@anon60334405 The good thing about having a good chunk of sober time, is that u get practiced at dealing with these downs. U have done it before, u can do it again.
@Charlie_C Congrats on 30!
@Nordique Woo-hoo!
@NateRC That’s tough, well done for not picking up.
@jennajen I think u have already gone, but do what u gotta do, and come back when u are ready. We will be here.
@apes2020 Congrats on two weeks!
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really proud of you my sober brother, I’ve been like this for a couple of days but everyone and their mother has been saying well done so I thought I would wait just to let the dust settle and get the full effect 
congratulations 
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Day 17! Feels good to have another day free of alcohol. Currently sipping on a grapefruit seltzer with splash of lime and dash of N/A orange bitters. Just enough bite to satisfy the craving for a special drink but without any alcohol. Tastes good and I know I’ll just feel hydrated and refreshed afterward, not boozy or tired.
Today was a pretty good balance of all the different things in my life. Some meditation, writing, work, relaxation, progress on hobbies/progress, exercise, and walks outside with my dog. A great start to the week! I didn’t have a chance to do any art, but I think I am going to work on something after I post this.
I am feeling very grateful for this forum, and this thread in particular, to just express what’s happening on a daily basis. When I get hit with cravings, it gives extra encouragement for me to abstain as I know I want to come on here, reflect on where I’m at, and update on my progress. Definitely gives me more strength each day! Sending that strength out to everyone on here, wherever you are at on your path of sobriety.
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