Checking in day 5 today. Had a great and sad and for him disturbing conversation with my husband in monday evening. Told him finally everything about my addiction. We now work on this together. And i no longer have to lie.
Was a relief.
Have a good 24 hours everyone
Day 1137 
My eye has shrunk to normal sizes 
Happy me! Had a long day yesterday but I managed. Had to work and afterwards a rehursal with the band I play in for 3 houres. Today another long day: work and a big party in the evening.
It will be a strange party…I do not drink but I’m used to that but now I can’t eat all the food I would like to eat because of my tummy problems. It will be a super sober party I guess 
Day 39 have a great day
@Jennajen Great to have you back Jenna. Missed you. 
Hello there, good morning from France. My girls are going to their mothers soon, wich is definitely my trigger since the divorce. I stay focused, I listen to straight edge music, I read this forum, take it day by day, and try to keep it positive. Thanks everyone for everything 
Wow that is awful and very sad that people are exploited this way:sweat: the haulage companies should be brought to court. No way to treat humans who are trying to earn a living. Have a break do some self care 
307 Days
Slept for 9 hrs feels great to have that much unbroken sleep, I normally wake up at 5 am so it’s feels like a treat. Did all my housework and food shop last night so I can do as I please after a dog walk. Thank I will have a walk up town and a nice stroll around shops. Leisurely day. Meeting lady later for a coffee I used to support in my homeless job so that will be lovely to see her, so miss that work.
@CATMANCAM congrats on getting an interview get the anxiety part, you know you can do it so make sure they know to 
I like @HoofHearted advice - be excited.
@Dj83 well done on 4 weeks and a new job! And you be starting the job sober keep strong its worth it
@Dazercat 
fabulous catch Eric @Charlie_C that photo is so beautiful, what a little bundle of contentment
@Jennajen so good to see you back congrats on your 16 months
@SoberWalker good news about your eye what a find 
@anon53116147 that quote is spot on
have a great day to each and all strong and sober 
850 days today. Amazed and proud that I’ve not had any alcohol for that many days! My life has been made better because of that daily decision. I remember when I used to drink and then would deeply regret it for days and weeks afterwards. I remember wishing I could just stop drinking; wishing that I could be happy and have a good time without having to drink alcohol. I remember begging God/the Universe to “take the pain away” 851 days ago… I feel incredibly grateful that It did. Grateful that I was able to find the strength and courage within to do what it takes and finally stop drinking and being miserable and regretful. 
Goodmorning dear fellows,
I havent been posting much lately on the forum but i have been doing quiet good! Working hard on the NA program, doing the 12 steps and having a service position.
Life still has its difficulties but i guess thats just normal. Not so normal yet too me though since i avoided those during my active addiction. But im getting there!
I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for helping me get as far as i got today. Because the forum and its fellows really got me off to a head start in the beginning om my sobriety. And it still does nowadays by reading and scrolling through at moments when i have nothing to do.
Life is so much better sober.
Live in the moment!
Bart
Checking in on day 121. Wanted to share this quote I heard in a movie. “Life is not happening to you, it is happening for you.”
Checking in for days 140 and 141.
Congratulations @CATMANCAM on getting the interview. I hope it goes well!
Congratulations on 11 months @Freeyourmind!
Hey all, checking in on day 503 here. @RosaCanDo thank you so much for the congrats! I’m so glad we’re able to go on this journey together and you’ve been there since I started here (I think)!
@Freeyourmind Huge congrats on 11 months that is absolutely awesome. Be proud of yourself!!
As always, I hope everyone has a great weekend 
Day 505 clean and sober today. I hope everyone has a great day, love you guys! 
Checking in on day 35! So for so God…Praying and rooting for everyone.
@Rockstar24777 thank you Rob, nice to see you
@Dazercat Hi Eric! So nice to hear that, good to see you 
@Lisa07 aww Lisa thanks for saying that! And thank you! 
@Charlie_C you too Charlie!
@Its_me_Stella happy to be back 
@Alisa thank you, hope you are doing well too!
@Nordique hello!! Thank you, nice to see you after awile!
@Chiron thank you!
@Mno missed you too Menno
@Hopeful777 thank you!! 
Good morning (at least here its morning)!
Its Black Belt testing day here at my school. No pressure I just have Multiple Grandmasters coming (one flew in from California). Ahhh. I have many Black Belts advance over the years but this is the first testing at MY school. Opened it 3 years ago. I’m sure everything will go fine. I’m sober and (thanks to dropping 10 lbs in the last 3 weeks) I fit in my suit and need a belt haha.
Have a great day my friends!
Very exciting, good luck!
Dude, I believe I may have missed giving you a shout out for your 500 days, too, Rob! Your tender heart and openness brings so much to this community. Thank you for being here, amigo, and congrats!
Good for you! Dating can be hard in early recovery. I can TOTALLY relate to this. I have almost 2 years sober and I don’t think I am ready to date because of unresolved trauma from my drug abuse that I haven’t worked through yet in my sobriety. Plus all of the relationships I used to be in were with other addicts/alcoholics. In AA they usually suggest to stay out of a relationship your first year of recovery unless you’re already in one when you come in but it’s up to you. I’ve found I really got to focus on myself this time around and basically become my own best friend sober. But everyone is different, only you know what is best for you and your recovery.
