Checking in daily to maintain focus #24

Jonachav123 · January 9, 2021, 2:04pm

Congratz to you too man! We got this. Day by day

Joy · January 9, 2021, 2:05pm

MagicMama · January 9, 2021, 2:32pm

You Do Kick Ass. Great job!

Blake11 · January 9, 2021, 2:53pm

28 days. Not white knuckling this time around. I feel and know the difference.

anon60334405 · January 9, 2021, 2:54pm

Day 341. My ex is getting mad because the girls are not wanting to go with her. She thinks I’m filling their heads up with stuff to make them not want to go, the girls say they don’t like her bf and they have to stay with him and she would rather defend her bf then listen to her daughter’s.
I talked to my uncle Corey who is a amazing artist and asked him to help me with my tattoo for my one year mark, I gave him some ideas of what I want and see what he says. I feel ok I geuss today not as tired… hope you all have a good day

cwak · January 9, 2021, 3:20pm

Before I say any of this … I WILL NOT DRINK.

49 days. I’m so overwhelmed. The world is so full of hate. People on every side of politics are being disgustingly irresponsible. Everyday people are being complete assholes. Everyone is cancelling each other. Everyone thinks they’ve got it figured out and that they have the moral high ground. And as a result, all of us are collectively suffering and struggling. In 49 days of sobriety, I have not wanted to check out with alcohol as much as I do today, just to have a break. This is so dumb. We need each other. EVEN IF WE DISAGREE ON EVERY POLITICAL ISSUE, we still need each other. Every single day, I’m teaching my kids to love each other. And for what? A world that acts like this?? What a damn joke. We’ve got to stop this and love one another. Grateful for you people. This is a place that seems to get it for the most part. We’re all united in our fight for sobriety, even though I PROMISE YOU we come from many political and social corners. Maybe TS should run the world

Moonshadow · January 9, 2021, 3:31pm

All of this!!! I think this is the reason I fell off three times this week! I am so in disgust with this nation and how badly people are treating one another. It makes me sick, sad and very upset to be raising teenagers in this world. As if covid and virtual learning wasn’t enough to be dealing with, we have daily battles between sides and it’s utterly embarrassing and horrifying.

Private50 · January 9, 2021, 3:40pm

That’s very well put. I’m sure my political points of fees are way different from people I’m a registered as an independent I try only to vote for oh I feel is the best candidate. However me being on this blog I see not everyone agrees with my point. However we are all struggling with a desire to stay sober and we encourage each other no matter what. We all care about us encouraging and supportive measures to ensure we all stay that way. This whole world is getting worse. Dont know what your relationship with God is but in Matthew chapter 22-24 the bible says these things will happen. Another crazy thing just FYI America is not even listed in the bible. So I see how this World is falling quickly but I use to believe God that He will prevail. My own opinion. Congratulations on your 49 days. A interesting read is a book called The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn. Have a great day

Dan531 · January 9, 2021, 3:47pm

That is an excuse not a reason just to be clear. The important thing is that you’re here still trying. We have very little control in this world but we can control picking up. ODAAT

@Jonachav123 congratulations on 1 year, well done.

@Olivia congratulations on triple D’s!

@Benroth. Congratulations on one week, that’s a huge accomplishment. Things will start getting easier.

BEANS · January 9, 2021, 4:01pm

I very tried to be sober so many times in my life and “failed” but what I have leant is I didn’t “fail”. In order to do this I belive you have to craft the tools to build your new life. If you tried to do something, go out with friends as an example and this lead you to use again . You didn’t “fail” as long as you can step back and learn from it. Maybe the place, people or situation you put your self in requires you to take a different approach to it or just stay away from for now. You now have a tool you can use. Its not “failing” its learning and adapting. For me the hardest time is Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 not to drink. I have leant, through “failure” what works for me to not drink during this time. Spend time with family, walk the dog, work out, and as stupid as this sounds mineral water from a glass bottle. Kinda feels like alcohol. By 8:00 im over it a bit and my thinking changes from I want to drink and celebrate another work week done to what I want to accomplish this weekend to build my new life. If you slip its not a “failure” as long as you learn from it. Get up. Dust your self off. Reflect on what happend. Craft your new tool to help you not use next time. Chin up and get going. We all got this . Honest decisions in your heart this is going to work and self love and respect. You have value. You are loved. And if no one out there is there for you, we are. LETS DO THIS!

M-be-free49 · January 9, 2021, 4:45pm

So much on here to celebrate…!

@Jonachav123 for one year! You went through a lot and you stayed your course, committed to sobriety. I’m so glad for you. And so grateful to you for sharing your journey with us!

@Olivia for triple digits! I just might make a snow angel in honour of this and you today!

@Rockstar24777 and @Piglet modern-day heroes. both of you. every day.

Dazercat · January 9, 2021, 4:55pm

Way to go Buddy

manishc · January 9, 2021, 4:57pm

Day 21. Feeling great. Trying to keep myself busy all the time. Trying to mend relationships. Trying to accept others for what they are, even when I disagree or dislike them. Trying to forget the past. Trying to live for today. Trying to be mindful. Giving myself time to heal. This forum has been extremely helpful. Reading the posts helps me realise that I am not alone.

AllyP · January 9, 2021, 5:05pm

Congrats! I’m on day 9 and feel like today and tomorrow will be a struggle. Last weekend was easy cause I was still coming off a bad hangover from NYE and discussed with myself. But this weekend is cold, not wanting to be outside, so trapped inside and wanting to drink.
I like the idea of special movie night with the kiddos!!