Checking in Sober day 408!
My friend officially moved in last week and is going through some major heart ache over that guy. Yesterday I could tell she was super fucked up, but I couldn’t tell if it was pills or booze. I haven’t brought it up with her today. Idk if I am even going to say anything. But tonight we are going to a meeting. My first in person one in like 10 years. So should be good. 
@Complicatedmama HUGE congrats on your new house!!! 
I am so excited for you and your family.
@anon9289869 Ive been praying for you and your mama. Sending love. 
@everyone Another sober day is always something to celebrate !! Congrats on the milestones. 
Have a happy Sunday!
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Thanks for the reminder never to take our sobriety for granted. Good you’re back. I hope you’ve learned an important lesson. It’s ODAAT. Forever.
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Would love to see your cooking on the foodies thread if your willing. We could compare devastated kitchens 
Keep up the great work lady. You’re awesome!
Oh and get to work on that “Mise en place.” 
It helps.
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Day 6 and sober Sunday. Turns out my 5 year old is just as loud and talkative even without a hangover. 
But I got up and made breakfast and we played games all morning, something I would have never done on any morning. It’s an odd feeling to be clear headed, but I’m still not motivated to do a damn thing. So I’m waiting on my teenager to wake up so we can tackle the lawn together. Happy Sunday y’all!
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Checking in at a full 7 days
I’ve been here before but this time i feel it.
I have been going to AA and have a sponcer and im using the advice i am given
Im making new friends 
Sobriety is worth it. I don’t need to drink to do the things i love. As a matter of fact, if i drink I will be miserable trying to get more and more drunk. I have no off switch and i know this
Im putting myself in dangour with even the intention of 1 drink because it wont be just 1
Let’s have a good day today
God bless
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Yes. Today is day 1 but it’s a glorious day
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Wow Stella I am so fucking proud of you!!! Your post really hit home with me, thank you so much for sharing what you’re going through! Fucking awesome my friend! 
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Ditto! Toxic /Narc relationships are my downfall and saying No is hard and the push back and punishment is even harder. Good for you @Its_me_Stella both for recognizing it and standing your ground. 
To use one of your favorites …
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If I lived in Aus, I’d probably subsist on a steady diet of Tim Tams. 
Good thing they aren’t available here.
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I started the step 1 worksheet that I found online
Someone on this site told me I could find it online and I did : )))))
It is difficult seeing step one on paper through my own words
I keep asking myself, is it really that bad ??
Yes it is
Otherwise i couldnt have answerd some of these questions
I feel a bit shameful I could answer the questions. Step one is a rough one
I’m not finished but i intend to finish today I hope but if not its ok
I have a week to get it done
Taking the advice of my sponcer and the advice i read on here will be life changing
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Rant warning.
So my MIL was staying with us for a week. Dropping little passive aggressive hints about how I spend too much time working and not enough with the kids. C’mon, lady, I’ve a deadline on Tuesday. But damn if that doesn’t twist the knife right in my insecurities about being a good dad. Then apparently she brought some sorority-girl boozy lemonade crap home and stuck it in the vegetable drawer of our fridge. So that was a fun find. It got dumped down the sink. And last night, the neighbors were having a raging loud party with Jell-O shots. Then I had a dream that I drank half a fifth of stolichnaya. I was happy to wake up sober. Feeling a bit stressed.
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Great job on day 6 Andi. Love the talkative 5 year old bit . Oh those were the days. In the early days I wasn’t motivated to do much some days. I realized my only job is do not pick up. That makes the day a perfect win. Enjoy the kids sober.
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I started this documentary last night based on April’s post. No need to read the book below as the doc covers it. Really interesting book and doc.
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@anon9289869 so glad your co-workers recognise your achievement 
prayers for your mum’s sister
@Claartje glad your sister is supportive have a great time away 
@Rockstar24777 congrats on 450 days hope you feel better soon
@Paul697 welcome back
@Its_me_Stella congrats on sticking to your boundaries and identifying the red flags
391 days no alcohol.
359 days no cocaine.
4 days no disordered eating.
I’ve spent today watching the series I’ve been watching for a while now, I’ve only got 2.5 more seasons until I’m up to date, my intention then is to start going for exercise in the mornings. I’m feeling way better following my meal plan, still having urges to binge but thankfully they don’t last long.
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Thankyou so much for getting back to me!
I will definitely give the you tube videos a try. I have the house to myself in the morning so I think I’ll have a go then
I did have a look at some local classes but it was the names that put me off. I don’t really understand the difference.
I will make sure to keep you updated on my progress, and no doubt I’ll have lots more questions along the way. I’m determined to give yoga a good go because my body has taken a real battering over the last 10-15 years, I’m anxious as he’ll ALL the time and I really do need something new and positive to focus on. Yoga seems to tick all three boxes for me.
I’ll keep you informed! And thanks again xx
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Rant away! I feel you! My mother in law is the QUEEN of one-liners that get under your skin. She will have me thinking about it for weeks. Bleh.
Don’t let it get to you!! Great job pouring that stuff down the drain. At least she will be gone in a week mine lives down the street. 
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Day 98. Wedding trip is going okay, glad to be here to support my friend. Curling my hair for the first time in a long time lol! Got a cute outfit and fake wine to sip before. Yay.
All will be okay
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Checking in today with progress to report.
I’ve finally deleted my dealers number. And my call logs. And my messages. And his mate who I sometimes call if I’m struggling to find him.
I know this might sound stupid. I mean I want to be clean, deleting his number is a no brainer right? But anyone who’s seen me on here over the past few days knows it’s something I’ve really been struggling with.
But I did it. And it’s so weird but it’s like a weight has been lifted. I actually FEEL better physically!
So proud of myself 
Thanks @Dazercat for the push yesterday, and everyone else who told me to hit delete (I’m sorry o cant remember all your names but you know who you are!) I knew I needed to do it, but I think I needed to hear it aswell xxx
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