It’s over. It’s gone. It’s done. Super proud that the first thing you did was post here. If I had a dime for all the day 1s in my life, I would be on my yacht sailing to my private island.
One of these day 1s will click and stick. I know you can do it my friend. I believe in you. Just don’t ever lose the desire 
@Tomek That sounds really hard. I am impressed with your self awareness. I am glad u are staying sober thru this. I think alcohol would definitely make your situation worse.
I got a year to get intovshape.
Second check in today. I just got back from rehearsal and it was really nice to be with the guys again. I also wanted to share with you that I got the second part of my right hand tattoo done this morning before practice and I love it because it’s so close to my heart. Now both hands spell out “True Love” and that’s what I feel is appropriate for my little family that’s now all in Heaven or somewhere. Having a hard time lately and I can’t get my head to shut up about my ex girlfriend again and it just adds a whole other burden to what I’m carrying already. I can hardly wait to start working with the guys at the rehab once I get my one year, it will really help me get out of my head. I know first things first and I need to build a foundation for myself but then I hope I might meet someone that I can share a life with. Anyway that’s quite the overshare, I love you guys a lot and hope your day was awesome! 
@Rockstar24777…Rob, so close to a year!! With all you’ve gone through in the past year!! You are strong and committed and worthy of a sober, loving relationship. And I’m a serious wimp…but when I see those tattoos on your hands I wanna cry. Just…OUCH! Looks fitting on you, though. Thanks for being here and checking in. 
Thank you very much @Mbwoman I appreciate that very much. And the tattoos didn’t hurt they HURT lol!!!
I have THE skinniest hands with thin skin (even when I was young). I think I am just thinking how bad that would be. When I had my second son 24 years ago they tried to put an IV in my hand. Yeah, that wasn’t happening. 
HAHAHAHA yes that hurts so much!! I have a hard time with IV’s in my hands too, I hate it! Thanks for being here to listen. I really love our community here, it’s the best 
It really is!! The companionship and understanding means SO much. This is really making a difference in my life. For the first time in a LONG time.
Yeah me too! I don’t think I would’ve made it this far if it wasn’t for all of you and I mean that with all of my heart
I’ve seen how people support you. It is amazing!! You are well loved in TS, that’s for sure.
Yes, everyone has been amazing to me and I’m truly grateful to all of you for always being here for me no matter what. I’ve been talked down off the ledge many many times here and I’m so lucky to have found you all 
Checking in to say that yesterday I hit SIX MONTHS!!! What a milestone. Feels very natural at this point to not drink. I’m so glad I made the right choice for myself. Thank you all for this forum and community to offer help and support along the way. 
Big congratulations!
Fantastic! Huge congratulations on 6 months. That’s a BIG deal.
It IS natural not to drink. Kids hate the taste of it. Adults have to ‘acquire’ a taste for it. It is a poison. It is completely unnatural to drink it, but somehow the entire world has lost sight of that and the overwhelming majority of people do it. Mind boggling.
Checking in on Day 45. A satisfying number.
Up early with wedding day excitement 
excited to get dressed up and celebrate my friends.
I did yesterday sober. So proud. Had dinner and played games at our house with non alcoholic fizz and a couple of nice mocktails I made.
I won’t be drinking today either.
First sober wedding and bridesmaid duty, and also my first wedding I’ve attended single (and since the ending of my own marriage a couple of years ago). So a lot of emotions today. Mainly excitement. Ready to enjoy them all authentically.
Super impressive! And all of this before your 30s? Good heavens. I have yet to tackle some of those things sober, but hope to do so before my 60s! 
Seriously though, going through those days of so many emotions - and sober - is just going to give you more evidence that you can do this. Keep checking in whenever you need to. Know how many people, including me, you’ve inspired with game plan and attitude. Looking forward to more updates! 
Day 334.
A good day. A slow day. And beautiful outside. Lotsa walks, a few mini naps (hard not to when the dog girl is snoring away not far from me!) and reading for my class - which I enjoy.
I can relate to something @Girlinterrupted posted. I tend to have seasonal associations anyway, and I can’t help but think about where I was this time last year. I think that’s okay though - an occasional glance in the review mirror reminds us of the road we’ve travelled to get here. I don’t know about you, but when my day ends with putting my sober head on the pillow, I like “here”. Oh, and any day I share with all of you!
'Bout time I hit that pillow now. So, friends? Let’s see what tomorrow adds to these sober stories of ours. We hold the pen, after all…
G’night, big love to all.
@Rockstar24777 oh, big bro - what a time for you! I’m so proud of you, and still just ache at all you’ve been through. Love your tattoos! Hugs.
@MagicILY well done on 6 months!
@Sanuk wow - you handled the spontaneous neighbours-and-beer in your backyard with grace and ease! I bet it does boost the confidence - nice!
