Thanks Eric
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Glad that you know best what you need to do… Never any pressure to return, but just so you know - we’re gonna save your seat in the lunchroom. 
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Wow 
Appreciate the warm sentiments.
Thank you.
You come up with the coolest post.
Thanks again.
And thanks @everyone
I really couldn’t do it with out y’all.
We rock 
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Day 21.
10.52am
Monday
12 degrees. Suns out 
Had three big triggers happen. Won’t go into detail because I don’t want to bring up the anger that surfaced when the triggers happened.
I just calmly got through the incidents saying to myself “this does not affect me” on repeat.
The anxiety boiled up and was very uncomfortable.
I had no desire to use which is great , but I just felt over whealmed and irritated.
I’ve come home to get ready to go to OTP class. But first I am going to take half an hour to meditate. Light some I sense and be still.
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Congrats on your 3 weeks April. And the win today.
Good saying that one. “This does not affect me.”
Good job.
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congrats e!!! you are a big inspiration to our community. Keep doing you 
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@Dazercat, congrats on 500. I love and cherish your activity on the forum.
@AyBee. Trippy!
@liv_m. Will be missed and take care of yourself.
@Freckles and @Seb. Welcome back!
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500??? And I cried because my shower was clean. 
I am so happy for you!! What an amazing accomplishment. It is people like you who make people like me know they can do it, too. Way.to.go my MA friend! You are wicked sobah!!!
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Thanks, Emm. Your response means a lot to me. I must confess that I have been entertaining thoughts of drinking today.
Feeling quite despondent.
I just want to be at home, where I belong. We haven’t been home for two years and it could very easily be another two before we get there.
I need to shake this funk off. If it wasn’t 10am, and if I weren’t in work, it would be very easy to numb it all away.
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Congratulations Michelle on your 11 months.
Your killing it.
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Thanks for posting this, my friend @Wakikki.
It’s amazing, isn’t it, that we never know who needs what, or what people will take from our posts?! I needed to hear some stoicism and defiance around this never ending covid situation, and you gave me that. Thank you. It has made me emotional. I just need to get over myself and move on. There are a lot of people who are a lot worse off than I am. I will do well to remember that before I throw all of my toys out of the pram and reach for the bottle.
@Misokatsu, you need to remember this too. There is value in everything we post. It’s just not always obvious what that value is.
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@Dazercat Big congratulations! You are such a steady and supportive presence here, so happy to celebrate this with u!
@Squirt Congratulations even if you are not feeling it.
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I’m not one to comment on milestones, but I can’t ignore this one. Well done, big man. 500 days is huge.
I can only echo what many people have already said. Your consistent gratitude, support and positivity make a difference to a lot of people. Thank you.
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9m 6d
Had the WORST zoom class in the history of zoom classes, it was my first with a lower level class, URGH, if my cat had shown his arse to the class it would have been better, at least that would have got a reaction, I hope this means it can only get better.
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Much appreciated
Day 321.
A good day. Went just like I hoped. Puttered at a nice pace, unpacked and did laundry, etc. I used to make enormous to do lists and not get through much of them as I kept refilling my glass. Feels so much better to plan to get a normal amount of stuff done instead and also enjoy the day - and then do just that! Who knew? Ah, but yesterday’s travel has caught up with me, so I am tucking in, unapologetically early.
Thanks for sharing another day. Some days ask more from us than other days, but ending the day sober is what counts. Same time, same place, tomorrow - yeah?
G’night - big love to all.
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Oh Fleur! I’m sure it went better than all that… but was probably painful for you in the moment. The cat thing though! 
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I can’t keep up, @Dazercat but I would be remiss if I didn’t show my respect and admiration for one of my favorite TS amigos. I’m so proud and inspired by your days. Love you, E. 
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Checking in on Day 170! Just wanted to say hello after not posting on the forum for a while. I’m still here, going strong. I can’t believe I’m nearing the six month mark. Well, I can believe it because I’ve been taking it one day at a time!! It’s amazing to come this far. I feel I’ve reached a stage of truly identifying as a non-drinker and I’m proud of that. I’ve also stayed off weed and that’s a huge accomplishment.
I’m nearing the end of a massive renovation project that takes a ton of energy and focus. I can guarantee I would not have been able to take this project on if I was drinking.
Hope everyone is doing well!!! 
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