Yay!! No work tomorrow (Monday). Office is closed for Martin Luther King day. I’m not used to working for a company that gives time off for this holiday and it’s really nice. I’m sure I’ll pay for it Tuesday when the work is backed up but I’ll face it with a clear mind. My daughter is off too so we’re planning a girls day of hair, nails and shopping then I’ll chair my woman’s meeting at night.
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Sorry to hear you’re going through this @Lisa07 Sometimes for us to grow to our full God-given potential, some things have to go.
Not easy to let go and move on, but for me it was the best thing and one of the hardest things that I have ever done for myself, for my emotional state and my sobriety. Just a humble opinion from someone that’s been there done that.
Thank you Lisa for being here and reaching out, it helps us more than you’ll ever know. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
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Thank you @Lisa07 @CapriciousCapricorn @M-be-free49
Just finished my meeting and no cake 
but I took some finger foods and a great topic tonight. Yes its a great milestone and having my son is more then words can describe.
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- Coffee. My day off. Got homework to do for therapy. We have to do a conceptualization of our own case and present it. Based on what we learned so far. So no time to join @Lisa07 and her daughter in their day of leisure.
Thinking of my in-and-out hike in Grand Canyon, nearly three years ago. It was an incredible trip, but it was also very hard work. Just like sobriety really. And my mental health. Keep going all. It’s so worth it. Have as good a week as you all can please. Sober and clean. Love from Amsterdam and South Kaibab trail.
@DrkniteNZ Huge congrats on 2 years Lance! Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us all. Totally inspiring.
@sanuk Twee weken! Yes lady. You got this. Gefeliciteerd.
@MagicMama Two weeks for you too Maggi! Big congrats and hugs.
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Thank you @Edmund!! I appreciate you sharing your experience. It helps me to know I’m not alone and I will make it through this sober no matter what decision I make.
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Been ticking along quite nicely in the main. Got to two weeks without too many urges after the first few days. Today though, bam, the cravings have just appeared out of nowhere. Did myself no favours last night by staying up ridiculously late to watch a football match (which ended 0-0) from the UK. I’m hoping it’s just the H-A-L-Tiredness that is messing with me and telling me that I don’t actually have a problem after all and that I could have a drink today if I wanted one. Need sleep.
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To say I had terrible everything since I left work, is an understatement, I might share about it later but its shameful, no I did not relapse, but I will say spiteful people of my former life cannot accept that I am growing up and away without them, but on the other hand once this is square if I get the results I want, its freeing.
Also beware of unintended consequences
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Hey @Fury I’m really sorry you’re going through a rough time, but am so proud that you remained steadfast and sober. Don’t let other’s insecurities let you doubt that.
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Good morning back to everyone if your off today have a great 3 day weekend the wife still in bed she as it off me I’m headed to work. However I’m so thankful I have a job and I’m sober. On my way to work I often pray and ask God to remind me of everything I have. And always thank Him.
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Happy Monday, all! Checking in sober, Day 377. It was overcast and snowy on my hike yesterday so not a lot of pics worth sharing, but I did appreciate the quiet and beauty of being in nature. Have a great day everyone!!!
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Hang in there buddy time as a way of working everything out.
Hi Tony. Congrats on the 2 weeks! And yes, use everything in your toolbox you can to fight the cravings. I’m right there with you, day 18 today, and days 15 and 16 were the hardest for me by far in terms of really strong cravings. I took a moment to listen to what my body needed (alone time and exercise) and fought for what I needed to stay sober in that moment. You got this!!!
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Happy Monday all, make it the best it can be and alcohol free! 
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Hİ Jenna 
I also experience this feeling from time to time. I wonder for myself will this never go out of my mind? I don’t feel the urge to drink. But when I watch the snowfall from my window or listen to nice music, it always comes to mind. Then I read your messages and think how great we have accomplished. I let these thoughts pass. I can’t do anything else either
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Congratulations on achieving 1 Year, Brian!!! I cannot think of a more deserving person - you’ve put in the work, earned the growth and are now seeing what life was meant to be for us!!! 
& 
to you and your family as well!!!
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@Lisa07… I just noticed your$$ savings… Girl way to go on sobriety, time with your girls, self care and money saved!!
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@Fury… Oh man’ that is a rough night. Hope today shed a little light on the reality that their opinion doesnt matter. You are on a higher level then they are and they cant see out of the holes they have dug themselves into. Take care friend!
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