Day 118: Ready to get back to as much structure as I can muster after two weeks of vacation mode with my husband off of work. He is still working from home for the foreseeable future. Doggy hospice is unpredictable, but to help with anxious feelings (and emotions in general) the plan is to shoot for a basic daily schedule that is the same each day. Timing for giving him meds helps, too, but I want to try to maintain morning wake up and evening wind down routines. These simplest of activities of daily living have always been a challenge for me but imma do it!!! Also, shower more often, wash my hair, eat when Iām hungry but try to keep it regular, you know, the basics. This is part of my wellness and recovery action plan (WRAP plan). I learned about WRAP plans when I worked in mental health peer support and I highly recommend checking one out if you never have. I recognize the signs of anxiety building and possibilities for depression to set in, so itās time for action now, canāt wait too long. Post holidays itās pretty normal, too. Iām also looking forward to clearing the clutter some more, getting my Zen Den back in shape and affairs in order. The paper is my downfall - so much paper. When I get back into the swing of a basic daily schedule, I can fit the other bits in, one piece at a time. And keep playing nurse and momma to my old buddy Chucho, too. Sending love out there! 
Oh Max! Itās so hard to slow them down when they are ready to go, isnāt it! Hope his meds get sorted out soon.
Itās good to see your progress MC. Congrats on 15 days. Nice to see your face too instead of the bug. Keep going friend. One day at a time.
I canāt believe this is the 24th thread of this topic 
!!! I remember being here for the first thread!!! Wow lol. Not sure what determines the next thread (#25) but I plan on being here to witness it.
Iāve tried to quit hundreds of times since my last sober stretch and I couldnāt get two days in a row (willingly). Iām checking in on day #7 today.
Iāve finally had ENOUGH! LOL
Huge THANK YOU to my @Brookiemonster618 who always believed I could do it and has always been there for me!!! 
Iām BACK DAMMIT!!! 
Iām not a weirdo. You really should not call people that. My phone accident froze and it posted the same thing twice. Calling someone a weirdo is really not polite.
My phone froze and reposted the same thing for some reason. Really not a big deal
This is so encouraging!! Like seriously, a warm virtual hug! Itās another day of almost wine-time and I find myself starting to shake and hate the routine of not having it. I crave it so bad. Iāve been moody and exhausted. I just want over this hump. I know I can do it. I just have to keep going. Iām proud of you for doing it!! Almost 50 be almost or not at all is amazing!! Keep up your good work!! 
Im SO PROUD of you!!!
No , its not a heat stroke. Its Australia, not Ozzy land. My phone was playing up and posted it twice. Donāt be unpolite. Your replies were really not ideal. Be nice.
This is so encouraging!! Like seriously, a warm virtual hug! Itās another day of almost wine-time and I find myself starting to shake and hate the routine of not having it. I crave it so bad. Iāve been moody and exhausted. I just want over this hump. I know I can do it. I just have to keep going. Iām proud of you for doing it!! Almost 50 be almost or not at all is amazing!! Keep up your good work!!
Hi Everyone! It been a minute sinceI have posted. But I wanted to check in and say Happy New Year and I havenāt forgotten any of you!! Today marks 230 days! I am struggling for sure still!! I finally have a sponsor which I am extremely grateful for. Have a blessed evening yāall!!
What a beautiful picture of you and your daughterā¦I am glad you enjoyed your trip even tho you was being triggered and vacations can do thatā¦Iām sorry that your real world aināt the same as mine 
lol keep up the great work on your recovery
Goodnight everyone.
We are just trying to be funny. Meant no harm at all. Love you April. I know how phones can freeze. It was just silly.
itās never too late to try again. Congrats on your week 
Welcome back @Kmills888! I commend you for never giving up. Looking forward to watching your progress on the next 25 threads.
I never quit trying! It just took a while for it to actually āstickā
If you want it bad enough it will eventually happen. Just canāt stop trying.
I know that feeling
Thank you!!!
Full speed ahead!!! I know there will be difficult days and Iām ready to punch them in the face! Iām never drinking again. Ever.
472 Days. We lost another good friend to alcohol on New Years day. He was only 39 and very strong & healthy except for the alcoholism. This really hit my husband hard. Hubby has been sober but hasnāt been working on sobriety. Basically, a dry drunk. This has opened his eyes and now heās planning on making a lot of changes in his own health. It sucks that itās taking someone elseās death to make this happen.
On a good note, my daughter started her work program and she loves it. Her attitude is so much better. Itās only 2 days a week to start but itās enough to give her purpose in life. Iām not quite sure what sheās doing. She said she puts caps together and they pay her per piece. She has trouble explaining what it is. All I know is that they come in 2 pieces and she snaps them together and cleans them. She doubled her amount in 2 days so it sounds like she got the hang of it. She looks forward to going back on Wednesday.