Congratulations on your sobriety and the diploma! That’s a great achievement!
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Congrats to you for getting that diploma!!! 
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28 days. Up early because of a stupid dream. I just don’t understand. I’m living my life right. I’m working through the crap. And then I have a dream which in includes the biggest reason I began drinking in the first place … there is no greater trigger than this, and I dream about it. What the hell??? How can fight that?!
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Lol… sorry, had to do it. All good in the hood with recovery for now.
@Dragonflygirl82. I’m sure you’re desirable to your hubby Courtney, you’re a beautiful woman inside and out. Keep your chin up!
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Unfortunately it happens and you cannot really do anything about it. Your brain is still engaged with the things you went through, it takes some time for your brain to process it.
If you deliberately work on your issues, process and accept them, then after some time these dreams will be over. Give it some time, it will be better.
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This is a great post to read conor! happy belayed birthday for Karen!
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A big hug to you. this to shall pass!
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Yes I am so glad to read this they really are just like um OK, for example pretend I am a computer, I have a virus, not a human virus lol, I am a computer with a software virus. To fix computer virus you need anti virus software etc and then its good to go , all rebooted and reset and working as good as new no internal issues… Well I like to think of lexapro as the anti virus , we take it to reboot our mind and reset and to restore functioning to its prime state… I like that analogy 
and I second the notion , mike please do keep an open dialog with your doctor and do not suddenly stop taking them. Communicate with your doctor. As Eric said, its OK
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Everyone have a great weekend I’m going to . I think I’ll get organized
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Thank you so much, Lisa! You’re always here for me too. You definitely feel like a sister to me.
Love you too!
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Thanks Menno! I hope you feel better as th day moves on, sweetie.
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You are such a shining star here! 
Amazing job!
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I have to go into work early on weekends. 
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You know the saying “A product of your environment”? How true it is! I had an epiphany moment last night. So, I deactivated Facebook a while ago but needed to reactivate when I had my parcel of land in Texas to advertise. Since I’ll be using it for business purposes and NOT to update my personal timeline, I’ve been pretty good with it (no scrolling for countless hours, posting my political opinion, blah blah). I’ve been using the support groups for land investors which has also been great. Anyway, one thing I’ve noticed about myself when posting on the investors accomplishment posts and other related posts… I’m one of the 1st in there to offer my congratulations and support, offer guidance and advice or words of encouragement. That hasn’t necessarily always been my default…until spending countless hours on TS. I have noticed that TS is transforming me into a very supportive, non judgemental person. A person who loves to encourage people and boost their esteem. Thank you for that! I’ve never in my life been in an environment of such cool, diverse, universal, authentic and SUPPORTIVE people from all over the world in my life. You become who you surround yourself around. It’s so true!
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Happy Sober Saturday! Checking in Day 347. Had a good day yesterday. Made the most of the +2 feet of snow we got and went snowshoeing in the hills outside of town. Got a good workout and enjoyed some great views!! Wouldn’t have done this a year ago, would simply have spent the day drirnking. So glad I’m where I’m at today!!! Have a great weekend, everyone!!!
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Day 3 today. It’s surprising to me how much better I’ve been sleeping the last two nights. I feel rested and ready to conquer the day for the first time in a long time! I think it’s also about making a conscious decision to make it a good day instead of going through the motions.
I was accepted to nursing school last month, as was a coworker of mine. Yesterday at work we were excitedly talking about the program. It’s something to look forward to.
I’m waking up hungry and not bloated. That’s a pretty big deal to me, as someone who has been experiencing digestive distress for the last five years (and yes, even when I wasn’t drinking for 4 years). I’m hopeful this can finally be a thing of the past as it’s a HUGE trigger for me.
I have lots of plans to keep me busy on this Saturday. I hope everyone has a safe and stress free weekend before Christmas!
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You are so cute, 
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Day 190 clean and sober today. Got up and did my morning meditations, prayed and am going to go get some coffee. I hope everyone has an amazing day today, love you guys!!! 
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Went to bed on #25 last night. Went out with friends to watch a band at this new place. It’s getting easier to just stick with my cran:soda. One of my friends pointed out there’s no alcohol in that… 
Cravings are mostly gone, i sort of think it would be nice to have a couple, to get that buzz, but it was rarely just a couple for me. Seeing how sloshed everyone gets, I’m glad I had real conversations, can still dance and I am actually a sober DD to get us home. And get to pick up my step son from the airport today without a headache!
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@cwak the same thing has happened many times to me as well. A counseling told me that when things like this show up in our dreams it’s our subconscious mind trying to work things out. I thought that was pretty cool. For me it didn’t take the pain or sadness away but it was cool to actually find out why they were there. Hope that helps a little!
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