Day 5 , in 10 days from now I will be a day further along than last time.
What to do about social events? I got invited to two things, both would involve alcohol, so I’m not going to go, but tried suggesting coffee in the morning instead and both just keep suggesting evening things. If I go in the evening they will drink (no matter what they say) and I might crack, so I’m not going, but how to keep up friendships when I suggest coffees/ walks etc and people aren’t up for that? (It’s not that they are drinking people generally, they are just people who do drink).
Feel a bit stuck as when I have told people I’m not drinking in the past they just expect me to come and not drink when others are drinking (I can’t do that easily). Hmmmm. Any ideas?
Yo go girl 
good for you!! 
god bless
Day 235: It’s a beautiful morning and a lovely day to be alive and sober. At almost 8 months I feel like I’ve turned a corner on some things that were holding me back in my recovery. Therapy is going well, with a focus on shame and regret; starting work on 12-steps and connecting to other addicts has been more than helpful.
I’ve talked about the idea of living wholeheartedly, a concept borrowed from Brené Brown’s work, and I have tried my best to approach recovery work within the same framework. It’s about courage, compassion and connection - the courage to be imperfect, the compassion to be kind to myself first, and then to others, and connection to others as a result of authenticity, or being myself as best and honestly as I can. Part of this is letting go of who I think I “should” be in order to be who I really am. It all comes from a willingness to be vulnerable. I have spent what feels like a lifetime (maybe it is?) trying to be who I “should” be, with no idea what that really means. Part of my recovery from alcohol use is rediscovering, or maybe in this case discovering in the first place, who I am, what is important to me, and what I want to contribute to the world around me in this one life that I am gifted. I’m not the first person to say this, but therapy is helping me understand why I drank in the first place, and this inquiry is proving to be important to understanding who I am, strangely enough.
For those folks here who are at the beginning of their journey of sobriety and self-improvement, I can’t tell you how important it has been to commit to doing some kind of recovery work everyday. It all started with me coming here (almost) literally all the time, reading as much as I could, asking questions, offering ideas and not being afraid to make mistakes (that’s a big one). If you’re here, you’re headed in the right direction. Stick around, I’m glad you’re here. If you need help staying sober today or this weekend, try coming here before thinking about picking up your DOC. It’s worth it and you’re worth a happy, sober life. Sending love out your way 
Happy Walpurgis Eve, Or Trevlig Valborg as we say in Swedish 
Stress can affect your skin a lot too. I know you are a student and that money probably is tight, but if you have huge problems it can be a good to get a professional opinion and advise on what skin care products to use. I’ve tried like a million different ones, and feels like I have constant problems. But for a few months now I’ve used a Norwegian brand called Basik, and it seems to work. I hope it all turns out well for you with everything. 
Try to take the Day off to celebrate. And maybe do the famous Flogsta/Elvavrålet to release some stress.
Well I am going to watch my little brother play baseball 
this weekend I am super excited about the family including me now… its been a rough rough road but I am satisfied with my outcome… 3 months and 4 days sober and strong 
Hey all, checking in on day 320. Happy Friday!
@Bigbear… I myself am on day 3 today and also got invited by a good friend to come over to hang out, thing is we’ve never hung out without alcohol involved and I also don’t feel just as strong enough yet to resist being around people drinking.
Decided to decline the offer but @ some point I’m going to obviously need to spend some time with friends if the relationships are to continue. I think the best thing now for us is to focus on being sober, the relationships should stand in time if their genuine but stressing about them isn’t going to help us recover, it’s hard enough as it is 
Honestly I felt that same way… i had to move change my friends an the places I went the things I do… I’m not sure of myself in certain situations. I know that if there truly your friends they will understand that we have problems with, which we are trying to change and fix… don’t put yourself in a situation where you’re addiction is even a factor… another thing is if in the future you do find yourself with friends set boundaries… let them know that you are working on yourself and most of the time friends that have love and respect for you will never bring things up in front of you
Day 322 clean and sober today. Still haven’t heard about the job so I’m trying to just enjoy the moment. I hope everyone has a great day today, love you guys! 
Congratulations!!!
Cute picture Laura! Have a good weekend. xxx
Ha! I love it!!!
I second Stella, very nice pic, Laura 
Checking in at the end of day 117.
Life is so much better now.
Have a great sober day, wherever you are.
Goodnight. 
@El-gato-negro Congratulations on 200 days.
@zzz Recognizing and addressing the descent down the slippery slope is crucial. It’s these times when you really need to come here and connect. What was working for you? Get back to doing what works and perhaps add some more supports. I’ve been told if we’re not working on recovery, we’re working on relapse. Keep fighting the good fight because you deserve to reap the benefits of sobriety.
@CATMANCAM Hope the therapy provides you with tools to achieve the progress you desire and deserve. I’m excited for you.
@DLS Good on you for facing things head on. Hope it lightens soon. Strength and love sent your way.
@Soundlab Plan your weekend now with your own lil to do list. Take one day at a time.
@Wunderbar ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Congratulations on 3 years.
@Jennajen Congratulations on 10 months. Living life on life’s terms and coping in healthy ways is a HUGE accomplishment and you should be proud of yourself.
@RosaCanDo Reading your progress in self-discovery makes me smile. I’m so proud of you Amiga.
@C_8 Your numbers almost made me spit my coffee out.
318 days. Got the call last night and am being offered the position with the Village. Am meeting the Mayor today and discussing details. I bawled my head off last night and happy tears were free flowing as I reflected on how far I have come in a lil less than a year. 318 days sober today and feeling like I’ve been given a new lease on life.
Day 2 going really Great. More then I expected. Today I cleand a little at home, made the grill ready and clean for barbeque season( im not this Is the right Word 
). And I water all my plants and gave some of them New pots. Soon ready to walk my son to fotballpractice
Hope you all enjoy the Day
Hahahaha I LOVE that thank you!!!