Well done for putting it out there and being honest, sounds like it’s the right time!
If this mindset helps you then that’s awesome, but if it ends up feeling like pressure in an unhelpful way then another way to think about it… Next time you’re struggling you have a brilliant support network to reach out to and lean on 
Welcome home I’ll jump in on a round of sparkling water if there’s one going 
Hi Stella i get that! Since i have been sober my sugar intake is ridiculous, think the cleaning job kept the pounds off. But apart from weight gain i worry about my teeth which “screech” when i eat sugary things. I know its no good for body, mind and energy levels. Thought about it alot when camping, i want to feel healthy from what i put in my body, do think my alcohol addiction has manifested into a sugar monster. Today i am doing a food plan for week… all biscuits and sweet stuff are going. I stopped at shop last night before i got home, 4 cakes etc 1 cake left… feeling bloated… thanks for your post it has kick started me 
Good job, Julie! 
225 days
Back from my camping trip and stayed sober throughout. I had my temptation moments but ignored them.
I cooked every evening, walked Lottie my dog, read books and thought alot - on how i can get happy. Dont get me wrong i have happy moments but i dont have a happy outlook, i focus on the negative, and pile pressure onto myself. I only stick at routines e.g. gym, to do lists for so long… i would love to sell my house and move but in the past with drinking could not have done this to large a task. My son is doing his last year at uni so have a year before i can move, but my house needs tyding up (understatement), so going to list the work needed and do what i can myself. Its a start. Feel ready now to make some changes. Sort of feel stagnated at the moment. I need to utilise my sobriety to make postive changes.
No start date from new job they been in contact, their HR team did not send me right forms. So looks like i have another free week. But staying home, tackling stuff i avoid @mno your avoidance post makes alot of sense to me.
Sorry for ramble, wishing you all a positive, sober day 
Picture, Is my happy place on a beach, my dream is to live near a beach, swaying to Wales, so for the next year i will be travelling there alot to get to know the areas. Reminds me of Eire where i grew up. Will enjoy doing some diligent research
Glad to hear that you’re doing well. Sorry for mithering you. 
I wonder how many people here know that word? Do you?
Yes. The covid situation is alarming. Hard to believe that we are still here now.
Conscious gratitude works wonders with this. I know it sounds wishy washy, but it is amazing. It gently switches your brain from searching for the negative to searching for the positive. It’s incredible how effective it is.
I listened to a podcast recently (although I’m afraid I can’t remember where it is now), which explained that tax accountants are notoriously unhappy because they spend their working days looking for faults. Apparently, they take this home with them and are prone to finding fault in their partners and children.
After a period of conscious gratitude, they were significantly more positive. I have tried it myself and it really works. I have done it with my family over dinner and the mood improves noticeably.
It’s worth a try. 
Thank you Tony appreciate your reply, and agreee need to focus on the positive, need to get back on th Gratitude thread again now i have more time.
I would like a default smiley face rather than a frown face , aim high 
Off for a dog walk so will look for a podcast in this vien. Have a good day and thanks for your input here
Checking in at 16 days sober!
Not mithering at all, happy to be noticed🥰.
Day 423 clean and sober today. Up early having breakfast, excited for my day! A kid that graduated from the program a little bit before I started sent me this on messenger last night. It really made my heart happy.
This is what he sent me:
“Hey Rob, I just wanted to say I’ve known about your story for awhile and it really gives me hope knowing that you’ve been what you’ve been through and you stayed sober despite that. It gives me that sense of “if he’s sober through all of that then I have nothing to complain about” and I keep it pushing. I know you don’t know me that well but I just wanted to let you know that and to say thank you. I was going to put that in the comment you put saying congratulations but I didn’t wanna put your business on blast.“
Have a great day everyone, love you guys!!! 
Hey everybody, checking in on day 421. Proud of us all 
Omg my 90s genes are itching LOL! Fun stuff.
It was a good concert. I enjoyed Toby Keith a lot more last night. He was far more entertaining. The seether concert, was my very first concert.
Happy Monday, amigos! Day 86 and I’m feeling good. Glad to be home from my trip and back at my decluttering the home project.
You don’t mean you went to your first concert ever? Do you?!
P.S. I’m not a country fan but Toby Keith seems like a really nice guy.
Yup, the introvert in me always stayed away. Ms. Monkey on the other hand, has seen everyone. I respect Toby, he has given a lot to a community I was once with.
Well congrats to you. Happy to hear (and I think I knew this already) that Toby is a good guy. Your lady is awesome and I can relate to the introvert stuff big time.
BF and I just broke up…super sad. Just entered lockdown too so can’t even go for a walk where I usually do on the coast when I need healing.
17 days hopefully I can do 18
