I’m glad you’re feeling better and realising youre not alone.
Well done on almost getting your first 48 hours done, and good luck for the future 
always here if you want a chat xx
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Mine was pages! We have all been there. Dont apolgise for long posts you are brain dumping in a safe environment that is good. Have a good day. Will look forward to your check in 
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Well in that case. 
Day 201: The shit storm that I created by my choices and actions and inactions when I was drinking were enormous and had far reaching effects. The fact that I am 201 days in and able to handle what caused me to drink in the first place Plus address what I caused as a result (mainly loss of trust from my daughter) … has me embrace sobriety as a lifeline to a potential future I know I have to earn. It’s humbling. It’s hard. And as I inch my way there … it’s worth it.
Thanks for the encouragement @Mephistopheles and thanks for the sweet avatar @Olivia.
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Very wise words from April you guys.
She knows a thing a 2 about this.
@Dona
@Amisober
I hope you guys are well today. The early days really suck. Lean on your support. Ask for help. Check in here often. Go to a meeting.
Love you guys.
I fucking hate addiction!
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Checking in on day 51
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No need for shorter replies or apologizing for long ones pinkcloud. Thanks for sharing and it’s nice to get to know you. You’re among your peers here. We’re in this together and that’s the great thing about being here. Congrats on 2 days. Keep going.
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Yes, my brother knows about my drinking problem and my choice to be sober. He found it stupid that I’m sober. My brother is a difficult person to talk to. I have to think how to approach him.
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2nd check in today. So I have the weekend off for first time since this soberjourney. And its so much I want to get done at home, organize, clean and stuff I dont have time for during the week, and to go out enjoying. Be productive. But here I am and done almost nothing, just lazy and no energi or joy for doing anything. Well I did get my couch cleand properly, strippede it and in the washer. Its hell to get all back on the pillows. Next time will not be before Christmas 
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Checking in at the end of day 244.
Have a great sober day, all.
Goodnight 
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Sometimes on the early days if I didn’t drink. And that’s all I accomplished. That was a good day. Back then I figured I got one job. Don’t pick up! If that’s all I could do some days. Well that was enough.
We got your back Wakikki.
No more fucking day ones for you my friend.
Check in when you can.
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No more day one. Cant belive tomorrow will be 30 days!
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With the dark and harsh truth, mirrors and you don’t approach him as a person, approach the illness or condition maybe??
Bless and I send you light
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5.4 weeks. Saturday morning on a holiday weekend; up early, clear headed, meditation in the park, making myself breakfast at home…. #SoberShit!
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@Bomdhil so pleased to see this, congrats 
@MagicILY sending strength 
stunning photo 
@No_more_C2H6O congrats on your month
@Chiron thank you
@SoberWalker sorry to hear about your brother, sending prayers he finds his way out
@Wakikki sometimes rest is productive, I try to feel a sense of achievement even if I only get one thing done, and you’ve done that, even if all you do is stay sober you’ve still done that 
390 days no alcohol.
358 days no cocaine.
3 days no disordered eating.
Another peaceful day. I have started to feel less emotion from what happened in the changing room a few weeks ago, so today I washed my exercise clothes. I also went swimming, I hadn’t been since a week ago when I felt terrified and vulnerable the entire time, today was less like that, just irritating and unenjoyable because a group of children kept coming into the slow lane and messing around, stopping me from continuing my lengths and making fun of me 
I feel like I’m ready to start going back to the gym as well now so just waiting for the urge to arrive and excited for it. I finished the new book I was reading and it was an interesting read. It’s hard to believe a week today I will be a year clean from cocaine. I am trying not to get ahead of myself though but it feels good to be nearing such a milestone 
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Having a plan for when those times show up is always a great idea. Maybe even having a few. If you’re able to occasionally close your eyes and imagine yourself enacting your plan, of feeling tempted, then using your plan to stay clean; then, letting yourself really feel what you might feel at averting that pitfall–success, gratitude, happiness, strength, etc.–then when the time comes, you will be prepared and you will know what to do.
You’ve got this!
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Day 402
I don’t have much to say today.
I cried happy tears yesterday. My work does Friday Good News announcements and they announced my (belated) year of sobriety. Lots of coworkers have since started messaging me congratulating me and sharing their own recovery stories.
This morning I found out my mum’s sister has been sick with covid the past week.
Made peanut butter pancakes for breakfast today
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What a great thing to have happened! I love how so many people are celebrating your success! Though I’m sorry to hear about your mum’s sister. I hope she recovers quickly.
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A lot of humanity blames their issues/problems on someone/something else. It’s easier to do that, and to take personal responsibility is hard and feels bad. But you’re on a great path. I know you can do this!
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2 months & 29. Days clean/sober from self harm
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Thanks so much for asking! Joining a yoga class sounds like a great idea, and everybody has to start somewhere. I had some sporadic experience with yoga over the years but then I reached a point where I had not been exercising or moving much and I was carrying a ton of tension in my shoulders, neck, and back. It was becoming painful when I friend suggested I do some therapeutic yoga. I didn’t even know what that was, but I looked it up and started doing some simple videos to stretch and release my back, shoulders, and neck. Just 20 minutes a day made a huge difference and I started doing more and more videos. Finally I took advantage of an intro deal at a local yoga studio and began attending full practices. I was hooked. That’s just part of my journey, but my connection with yoga has deepened over the years and now teaching is a passion.
Yoga is for everybody. And for every body. I know it can feel intimidating to walk in completely new, but I recommend jumping in with an open mind. In terms of classes, do you have the names of any of the types of classes you’ve looked at? If there are ones specifically for beginners or foundation classes, you might start there. A gentle yoga class could be good for easing back into movement. Otherwise, you could just try a vinyasa class (I know, I know, so many names, haha). Let the teacher know you are a beginner and if you have any injuries or concerns with your body so they can help offer modifications for you. Feel free to reply or message me with any classes you’re considering if you want some feedback to help select one that might be a good fit.
Everyone is scared of looking like an idiot at some point during their yoga practice. But honestly, some of my most wonderful practices have been when I’ve fallen out of a pose or struggled. It means you are growing. It doesn’t always feel that way in the moment, but it is all part of the process. Yoga is about union – joining body and breath. In my opinion, a “perfect pose” does not exist. Everyone’s body is different so the same pose can look different from person to person. For example, even though I’ve been doing yoga for years and am a teacher, I have tight hamstrings. I have learned how to modify poses so that I don’t injure myself or force my body into positions that just don’t work for it. Sometimes I have to bend my knees in a pose, but I have student in class with completely straight, extended legs. And it’s all good!
I highly recommend looking up Jessamyn Stanley and reading her book Every Body Yoga: Let Go of Fear, Get On the Mat, Love Your Body. I just read it and it’s awesome to hear her story. It is also aimed at beginners, so it’s a great place to get started. If you want to check out some YouTube videos to try out yoga at home, check out Yoga with Adriene. She is very popular, and for good reason. Her approach is very accessible and many of her videos are short so you can just get a taste and see what you think.
Please reach out if you have any more questions!! I love that you are exploring yoga as a possibility. Keep me updated on your journey.
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