congrats mate on the 124 
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Checking in day 59.
Iām gonna have my first gig as an expert by experience in 45 mins. If you donāt know what that is, itās someone who is not a healthcare professional, but someone who works alongside them. It can be someone who has had mental health issues, substance abuse issues, adhd, etc. and they can for instance give lectures for nurse students, doctors, basically telling their story of recovery. They can also run different kinds of recovery groups and offer peer support. Just a few things to mention.
My first gig is more of a, āhey this is who we are and what we do, feel free to contact us!ā
Excited and nervous. Itās only a 10 minute talk plus question for me, but itās my fist time doing this. Wish me luck!
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You donāt need luck because Iām sure you got this Milele! I do wish you all success though. Great stuff!
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Aww, gee, thank you Menno! Thank you for your support! 
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Wait a minuteā¦ i could grow a Mohawk??? Iāll take i take itš
Congrats on 200 @Clarity beautiful job!
Congrats on 400 @marcusmaximus2000!
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Thank you Conor! Iāll let you know!
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Morning check in, Day 401. Am tired. I woke up an hour before my alarm and couldnāt fall back asleep. Strange dreams, but at least I was sober in them and I didnāt wake up with a hangover!
Gonna make the most of the early start and get on with the day, I got a bunch on my plate in any case. Thanks for all the well wishes on the milestone yesterday. Next stop: 500 days!!! Have a great day everyone - stay warm, its another cold on out there!
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I am sure you will do great! Youāre providing such an important service and by telling your story you help so many others who arenāt heard. 
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Day 60.
Iāve had very few cravings, weirdly. And it really does get easier as time goes on.
Iām focusing on my health now so it makes itās easier too.
Sad news is that my brother is going through a tough time stopping and will need to go into a detox centre. Yepā¦it runs in my family unfortunately.
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Havenāt checked in lately I know have 61 days clean and sober. My mind is getting better I continue to work, love my wife and kids, Iām a better listener and my relationship with God is growing more and more. The feeling of knowing Iām forgiven is such a blessing, knowing that I matter to Him is huge in my life. God as a plan in my life I can honestly see that. One more thing that I have so much learned is EMOTIONS ARE VALUABLE TOOLS BUT MAKE TERRIBLE LEADERS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
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Day 374. I need fucking advice guys. When I was first got sober. I never missed worked, or very rarely missed anyways. Once I hit around 10 months Iāve been missing alot. I just got off a week vacation and have been back 4 days and today I woke up late. But I still came to work, my boss said we need to figure this out because itās been happening way to much. And I agree, itās not something Iām proud of. I have two fucking alarm clocks and I still donāt here them or wake up. Idk what to do man, I feel like a fucking looser. I pray to my higher power to plz help me with this situation as I donāt know what else to do. Iām not taking my melotinin anymore, yesterday I was in bed by 9 and I felt the depression yesterday as I slept all day at work for the first time in a while, and then even slept when I got home with my girls. I really donāt try to sleep or be like that and it makes me want to cry.
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Checking In Feb 11 2021 Almost Valentines Day 
467 Days No Alcohol
802 Days No Marijuana
407 Days No Tobacco
Today is a sad day for me wifey of 12 years wants to seperate and go our own ways i start a new job this week valentines day is coming up i wanted to do something special for her still am cause i mean 12 years its literally been just me and her she is still my world but im crushed really crushed ive never felt like this before shes my first and its heavy pain i feel like deppression wants to swallow me whole i can only pray 
ill keep moving forward i will try my best and hardest to ignore all thoughts of Alcohol and drugs i want to see her happy so i have to let her go ill be coming on here more reading stories just to keep my head on right for now i dont know what to say or feel 
LIFE MOVES ON.
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82 days. Had my first dream where I drank. Woke up convinced it actually happened and in such a guilty panic. 
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Ive had those dreams to where i would take a shot or light up a cigarette but i take them as all signs of moving forward and it was a thing of the past it makes us stronger and feels good that we did not actually do anything stay strong
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I dont know what to say friend but im sending strength and blessings i hope you pull out of this and just come out stronger
How did it go? I assume becuase it was you, it was spot on perfect!
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Hey Mike, have you disclosed to your boss that you have a mental health diagnosis and have started medication? There are certain workplace protections for you as you navigate treatment for your depression. You might also bring this up with your doctor as this could be side effects from meds and maybe an adjustment can be made. Hang in there, youāve been through a lot with the help of your doctor you will get through this, too. Sending you a big hug.
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Just one more thought - if you have an HR rep or department, you can speak to them directly about making accommodations at work or perhaps even medical leave time during medication changes or other issues.
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Yes she does know and understands. Sheās worried about the higher up ppl in the time and attendance office.she didnāt suggest to me this morning to maybe get a note from my doctor on what is going on so it can maybe help save me. She said she doesnāt want to lose me, is super proud of me and does see how far Iāve come and is happy I never give up. Itās cool she is understanding
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It would be even more sad to turn back to my old self and self destruct im going to work hard to become the Man im truly meant to be even if it is without her she will always be my first love first everything i will never forget her she will always be my world she just wont be part of mine anymore ā¦ thanks @Charlie_C means alot !
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