Wow that’s a amazing achievement proud of you!!!
Thanks it means alot definitly right !
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Awesome job. . .keep doing you cuz you’re doing great 
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It’s so good when we can recognize and give ourselves credit for things like this. Way to go girl!
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Day 11. I have Mondays off and knew I needed to keep busy as it’s one of my favorite days to run all my errands fast so I could open my wine by 12-2pm… I got up super early to hit a few stores before crowds, and then came home and actually baked Christmas cookies. Nothing fancy, but I think of how my day would have been under usual circumstances. I can tell you there were no cookies to be had. 
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Oh lady, big hugs back your way, albeit late! Never too late for hugs, though. And thanks for mine, I needed it and still do. We’ll get through these trying moments. So glad you’ve got your little guy to lift you up. We feel deeply with these big hearts of ours. 
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Day 105: Thanks for all the love and support. I sure do need it, and every heart and mention was and is a boost. It’s doggy hospice at my house, and we are loving up on this dude as much as we can. Wish I could spend more time on TS. Maybe later. Putting my love out there to you all. Sober on.
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You ARE a bucket of sunshine, Salty. Sorry about your family member.
I’m sure your lil man’s bath time is always fun though!
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Headed to bed. 30 days behind me, and today was a success. The waves of depression are growing more frequent. Terrible, triggering dreams at night. I won’t drink, but this is one reason why I did … to make this feeling I’m experiencing right this moment go away. This is scary. I’m in tears because I’m forcing myself to feel it. I don’t know what to do, but I know alcohol isn’t the answer.
Alcohol still sucks.
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You got this! You are stronger than your negative emotions and depression. See them, feel them, and then watch them pass. The only way out is through.
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Now that you are sober you will learn to cope with these thoughts and feelings by fixing the underlying issues instead of just numbing yourself with alcohol.
Just keep pushing through and it will get better, amazing job on 1 month. Keep up the hard work!!
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How the eff did I miss this?! Sorry, I’m late to the party.
Congratulations my dear friend Paul.
Your hard work and dedication is amazing just like you. 
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I’ve never been to a meeting so I’m not sure exactly how it goes down etc ? Are you enjoying meetings??
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I thought I’d post this here coz the book thread does not get much love and this is a great book for our community here as we all have questionable habits that could be erraticated permanently lol 
… The writer is funny and on point… Its written more for females I’d say , but males can still benefit from it 
… The writer is funny and on point… Its written more for females I’d say , but males can still benefit from it
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Day 86. It was a pretty calm day at work. I spent a lot of time trying to track down two FedEx packages I sent on Friday. Turns out, they fell into some sort of void, and are now headed where they were supposed to be on Saturday. This is totally out of my control, but frustrating anyway. Two more days of work and then I will be on break. I’m looking forward to it.
@Dolse71 congratulations on 3 months! I admire your positivity and humor here every day.
@cwak and @Jamie3, sober twins with one month today! Great job! I know the waves of emotions and vivid dreams can be a lot, but you’re doing so well, and I really enjoy reading about your progress every day.
@apes2020 congrats on 21 days! And thank you for your book recommendations. I’m a voracious reader and am always looking for new things to read that will help me on my journey.
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Checking in tonight before i hit the hay
416 No alcohol .
355 No Tobacco.
751 No Drugs .
7 days No overeating Weightloss Journey
Feeling great tired ready for work tomorow morning ready to be productive i hope everyone has a goodnight or good day ! 
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Checking in on Day 24 no alcohol! Today I am acknowledging that right now it feels like a joy to not drink. I realize that it doesn’t always feel like this, so I am celebrating the good days. I’m not drinking and I’m happy about it!! My dog is staring at me right now, and I know he has a better life when I’m not drinking bc I’m more present and playful with him. My boyfriend has a better life when I’m not getting irritated bc my nerves are frazzled from too much alcohol. I could go on, but my point is that this is better for me and everyone I am in contact with. Cheers to a happy day with no booze!
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Just checking in before going to bed. Had a great day.!!! Got through last night with help from some of you much appreciated… ps… I am new to this lol so I hope I post this correctly.
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Day 175.
Such a good day. Longggg drive north to my home yesterday, cold and dark here and I love being home. Good to sleep in my own bed. Today was pretty slow - puttering and unpacking.
Was thinking on the drive home that everything used to feel like a first – the first weekend sober, first birthday sober, first dinner out with friends and passing up the wine, the first bad day at work and no “reward”, the first real bad day, the first best day ever without popping a cork. The first big grief without self-medicating the pain…
Slowly, slowly, things shift I think – it’s already starting. Life throws new firsts at us all the time – but sober becomes the constant. This being sober seems at first like shaky ground, but I’m learning to trust it, and it’s proving to be the bedrock. If I can do this (whatever “this” is) sober, sobriety will always have my back…
I don’t know if any of this makes sense! But I hope so.
Thank you @Lisa, @CATMANCAM, and @TSan for the encouragement. My turn to throw some around for others…
@DrkniteNZ stay here, with us. I hope the clouds clear soon, friend.
@EarnIt I get it. You’re back, and that’s what matters.
@anon27760155 oh boy. I wish we could all take turns being your bedside nurse. I hope you get yourself a nice gift. You deserve the moon.
@RosaCanDo nothing but enormous hugs for you, lovely.
@Salty same, same – big huge hugs to you and your aching big heart.
@Rockstar24777 you should be proud of you. I’m sure proud of you!
@Dazercat I personally like all the time you spend on here! I’m not the only one – thanks for all of your insightful and encouraging shares.
G’night, dear sober people. Big love to all 
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Thank you 
Glad you made it home safe.
I missed your nightly check ins.
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