Checking out, see you next year.
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Wow April! Thanks for the update from the future! Great job on surviving New Years! 
It is 9:30 am New Years Eve where I am atā¦ I am just now starting to think of my New Years Resolution. 
Last yearās was to quit drinkingā¦ This year might be to love myself and figure out wtf I am doing with my life. 
And stay sober 365 more days.
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Check in on Day 34 no alcohol, Day 33 no cannabis. I am proud of myself for going into New Yearās Eve with no booze over the last month and no intention to drink tonight.
The issues that arose with my boyfriend right before I posted last night came up again before bed. Some good things came out of it, and some mean things were said on both sides. We talked again this morning. What struck me the most is seeing emotions in my boyfriend that he had not expressed before and articulating patterns from past relationships that happen for him. There are things that came up that we have never really talked about before. Although we still have things to work through, I am seeing some light breaking through from this fight. I am taking care of myself today and reflecting on our relationship.
Last night was probably the most craving I have felt for either of these substances. It was very clear to me that I felt the craving because I wanted to numb myself or escape, get relief from what was going on. I am glad I didnāt. These conversations are hard enough. I know that clouding my mind with substances would make it even more difficult.
NYE is a tough night to refrain from drinking in general and I am already having an emotional week. I feel very resolved not to drink, but I may check in again later and Iām sure I will be on the forum to see how everyone else is doing. This community has been so helpful for me. I hope that everyone stays strong tonight. Iām looking forward to waking up clear-minded and not hungover on January 1st, 2021.
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Checking in
NEW YEARS Lets Gooooo !
2021 lets goooo
Sober life lets gooooo
Work life lets gooooo
TS lets gooooo !!!
š¤¦ sorry not sorry but im feeling hyped for the new year LETS GOOOO !!!
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Good stuff! Happy New Years
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He is gone. Her sister had a breakdown at work, so I had to go get her early. She has a license, but her car was still buried in snow.
He died the moment I left the house, leaving my minion all alone, which was probably good. She may not have let out the guttural, brutal screams that she was still doing when I came home. Both kids had a good cry and a good laugh at my expense - how that rat never liked me. So be it.
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Thatās right, thanks for reminding us! The last time I thought I was āoverreactingā and deserved a drink for staying sober for almost 90 days, I started out ok ā¦ but went on in a week-long binge in a matter of daysā¦ Iād rather be sober and happy 
@M-be-free49 and @Squirt thank you 
itās good to be seen! Low self esteem something I struggle with, but the people on this forum have been nothing but supportive! So I feel really good about posting here 
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So glad I saw this! Well done, mister! So happy for you.
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Time to get to bed, tomorrow is going to be another busy work day.
Goodnight all
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This has made me smile!!
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thatās good bc I was about to send you a cheesy chat up line about the park but thought better of it. A smile will do 
You on the road? Or chilling locally? Iām sure DC is gonna be a nightmare, Iām chilling in NoVa no work
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Happy New Year 
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dont even think about going into DC no trips going there and most likely thankfully iam home tonight locally 
I feel you I work in Arlington currently in the Crystal City area. Itās a shitshow on normal days now add a holiday
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@SoberGuyUSA @liv_m Cool numbers! You guys ar
@Nordique Woo hoo!
@EarnIt Rats are tough pets. Very smart, and easy to get attached to, but sadly short life expectancy.
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He made it to three years, two months. He was ancient for a rat. 
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4.71 months
Happy New Year! Struggling with expectations, New Years is the big celebration in Japan, but my husband is not at all bothered. As the Western partner, I made an effort at Christmas, and then end up having to make effort at New Years too, or my kids donāt experience both cultures. He disappeared upstairs at 8 last night, turning off the heater so I had little choice but to go to bed also once it got cold. He didnāt even say the traditional greetings. When does not having expectations of others turn into allowing yourself be taken advantage of?
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Checking in - Day 4. Last overnight shift tonight then off for the weekend. Planning on making a nice meal tomorrow to bring in the new year with the bf. Keeping things simple. Hoping everyone has a safe and sober happy new year 
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