no it was a kids birthday party, but I may need to get one for my year mark lol just not putting it in the same spot!
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Checking in on day 8.
Yesterday I decided I needed a new approach to sobriety and start asking for help. So I sprung into action and met up with a close friend for a walk. We’ve known each other for 10 years and always stayed close, even when I lived in Germany.
I told her all about how I had my first depressive episode 3 years ago, that I used alcohol a lot to cope and how it led to me become addicted.
She was really great and understanding as her dad also dealt with depression. She offered to help me look up resources in order to get professional help (which I procrastinated for 3 years now after being diagnosed).
I’m not sure she bought the addiction part though, because we mostly talked about depression, but it’s a great start. It felt so good to talk to someome close to me. Went well. Didn’t get judged. Was offered unconditional love and support. Will do it again! 
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So glad to hear! Wonderful stuff. Looking forward to hearing how your search goes.
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Thank you Rosa, I’ll keep you posted! Looking forward to reading your novella (and all about Lupe 
)!
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Day 343. Lots of stress lately but also lots to be grateful for. Summer is around the corner, which is when I relapsed hard last time. So it’s bringing up a lot of bad memories. But it’s good to remember the past so I don’t repeat it. I never want to forget how bad it was.
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congrats on your big 90 very nice 
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is this where they all go at night 
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Huge hug from the sober world. Well done me dear
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Checking in April 23 days like these is where I want to pick up smoking loneliness swallows you whole out here No family , No wifey , No kids , No Human interaction being on the road takes toll sometimes ughh gotta shake this one off I can feel depression wanting to creep up on me 
ONWARD ONWARD CMOOOON LETS GOOO ! We got thisss
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Mad respect for you my man. A tough job and always away. You’re tough as nails. Major props.
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I appreciate that hey props to you on sobriety glad to be on this journey with you 
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Thank you young chap.
Love the gif 
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Hey friends. I finished my novella. If you have a moment to take a read, I would greatly appreciate your input.
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Thank you!
I think you’re so cool. So open and honest, and we can all relate to everything you go through. Many of us are just too shy or scared to talk about the same daily trials and tribulations. Proud of your openness and your desire to be better. For your openness about therapy and sips of beer recently. Grateful to have you on here.
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- I did a thing today! It was time for a change again!!! Chopped my hair off. I feel lighter physically and mentally. I talked to a dear friend of mine today she was around when I was at my worse using. She was there for my son helping him when I was in the hospital high out of my mind. She stood by me through it all. I am thankful for everything she has done for me and my kids when she didn’t have to. I thank her for sticking by me while I got sober and giving me and my kids a place to stay after I got out of treatment. Tonight I was able to tell her I’m buying a home. The excitement in her voice brought me so much joy. My sobriety has given me so much.
Have a good night TS
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Thank you Donna 
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