Check in on this cool fall day I’m doing and feeling good still keeping the clean thing going 4 months and 23 days clean life happy life
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Sometimes when stuff like this keeps happening over and over and over to me it makes me feel like I am not learning the lesson I am supposed to from whatever the events may be. I feel like you are getting closer to learning this lesson that life is trying to teach you. Keeping our ego in balance under difficult circumstances is a hard lesson to learn. Staying true to living by spiritual principles when others are causing us pain is something that not everyone can do. I am so proud of you for staying true to your values and being the beautiful kind soul I know you are. I hope you have had a great day, you definitely deserve it.
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In true addict fashion, I had to catch ALL the sixes.
I like today’s saying. It says I’m a gem. That’s how I’m reading it and I’m sticking to it.
Oh… and guess who isn’t drinking today? And probably not drinking tomorrow?
This guy 
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Nicely done ! 
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Hi, it’s me, Jenna. Back here, with 16 months of sobriety. Missed you all 
new account so lets get those trust levels back up.
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Hi Jenna ! 
. So glad you’re back !
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Glad to be back Larissa, hope you are well? 
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Wow! Welcome back Jenna! Heck yeah!!!
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Devilish catch!!!
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Checking in 32 days ( in a row @Its_me_Stella ) sober. All my friends are at a costume party for Halloween tonight. I wasn’t sure I would be able to not drink- so I stayed home. Ignoring my texts. Another Friday night alone. I’m not sure this is good for me either but it is probably better then drinking. Playing with my guitar, walking rue to look at the Halloween lights, and a scary movie. Does this left out feeling go away? Am I missing out on my life being alone all the time avoiding alcohol? A guy asked me out and I just said no because I didn’t want the awkward conversation of “I don’t drink”. I really hope this lonely feeling goes away.
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Hi Jen.
OMG!!
I really can’t believe you just check in. I was thinking about you last night.
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Oh Charlie! I’m melting how precious! Thank you for sharing 
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I call it a
It sounds like a perfect night to me. Playing guitar. And Rue. I know I’m an old fart. And I enjoy my isolation. Going to a Halloween party sounds dreadful to me. But give it time. You’re so young. ODAAT. You will get there. And you will enjoy yourself sober no matter where you are. Or who ask you out.
I was so depressed my first month or so thinking I’ll never be able to travel or fly anywhere again. Or have anymore fun either. After a year and a half of ODAAT I’m a traveling sober fool. It was so worth it. And so am I.
I’m not saying it’s easy. But we all just got to get that time in first. I’ll bet there’ll be another Halloween next year.
You’re doing awesome. Keep it up.
We are here for ya.
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Oh and a beautiful sober lady on here once told me. “You’re not alone. You always got us in your pocket.”
She was right.
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I’m not sure when these things get easier. For me talking to new people is so hard. My anxiety levels are always high but starting a conversation with new people… I always used alcohol to be social and daring so I really have to put myself out there now sober. I have met some people at the gym, volunteering, and meetings and it gets easier and easier each time. I’m not sure about where you live but there are so many sober activities that are out there. Im always told that HALT is what I need to be careful of. Hungry Angry lonely Tired. These are the things that can lead to me relapsing. Know that you aren’t alone and it does get better
Just being sober and not scared to check my phone in the morning is really awesome 
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Thanks Eric 
That’s a better way to view it then my mini self focused pity party. The funny thing is I know exactly who is there, what everyone is doing, and talking about. I know that I really am not missing out on much. Except a hangover tomorrow. I’ll take it as a Win.
I know I won’t be sitting home alone forever and there are a lot more shitty Halloween parties ahead that I will go sober and rather be at home singing wonderwall to Rue haha.
Thank you for making me feel like less of a loser tonight haha
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Seeing you coming back made my day @Jennajen. 
Congrats on 16 months! 
You’ll be back in the lounge in no time.
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Hi Trip I know I need to do a much better job of making some sober friends. I’m happy to see you are overcoming some anxiety and meeting new people without alcohol. It can definitely be hard. Thank you for being here, I’m happy you are 
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Another beautiful soul on here @Its_me_Stella
Told me recently, pity parties for 1 are not recommended. I’m glad you brought your party over here.
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I’ve got the best people in my pocket. I’m a lucky lady
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