Hey Rob you can reach Me anytime man, no worries I know how that feels I have been in your shoes, it’s a horrid feeling, it makes you sick in many ways physically and mentally.
Like most things there’s a grief cycle, and you come back stronger.
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Thanks bro I appreciate that very much 
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Eh, you crossed my mind many times, I have been quite absent considering I got much going on in my life, but I drop in where I can.
We are addicts, alcoholics, whatever flavor we choose. I met many hell I met a dude the other day that had 15 years and fell out, do I think less of him because he’s at day count, instead of year counts. Hell no as addicts we still have that mentality of how much can we bend before we break. Pushing the limits, it’s what addicts do.
I was 37 when I got sober, I drank and partied since I was 13, bouts of sobriety here and there. But always went back, and each time was worse than the last. We are imperfect humans every human is. If people look down on you for starting over F**K them, you can say you had the chance to start over. Alot if People don’t have that chance.
“The true neighbor will risk his position, his prestige, and even his life for the welfare of others” ~ Martin Luther King
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Quick early morning check in. Day 19.5 sober.
Day one of my free weekend
I planned a 15k hike, and I am gone.take the early train to Boxtel. that’s in the South of The Netherlands.
Enjoy your weekend and stay sober my friends.
One day at a time we have this! 
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Thanks, you’re right. I wasnt looking für excuses but reasons and the pandemic with all the alongcoming circumstances made it really hard for me.
But yeah, should choose the Life Jacket now…
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Definitely will. Other than that how are you doing with the your lost? It’s great to hear that you called your sponsor and going back to meetings. Just hang in there I’m rooting for you 
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- Coffee. Weekend. Very grey outside. Hoping @ShadowFax will enjoy his hike in the south. I thought about a bike ride this morning, but am taking a spinning class instead. Takes less time and I feel like laying on the sofa today with a book or maybe the TV. Or both. I’ll make sure it’s sober and clean. Just for today. Feeling OK. Hope you all are too. Lots of love from Amsterdam.
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Hi all. I haven’t been on here in a couple of months. But I just wanted to check in today on my 6 month mark!
I’m loving life in a new country and have enjoyed setting into new routines and social groups. I’m trying a lot of new things and loving the experience. None of it has been ruined by drinking. The joy of knowing I will be energised (mostly) and present for my weekends hasn’t worn off yet.
Sending strength to all and congratulations on each day!
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Oh, and I’m now 30! And it feels good to start a new decade with this change!
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Thanks for dropping in and huge congrats on your success A!
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Saying hello on day 250 of being sober ! I’m only ever getting to read these threads on a Saturday morning with a cup of tea as I’m so busy at work during the week I’m just too tired to do anything when I get home .
I love reading everyone’s check ins though as it still keeps me working at my sobriety.
A nice quiet weekend for me this one which I really need . Have a good one everyone 
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Day 25 feeling blessed to get another day sober keep on pushing it gets better just need to put the work in odaat 
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Thanks Mno. I am gone walk from Boxtel to Best. This is one of the many “NS wandelingen” you can do. I walk from one train station to the other. I can travel by train for free so this is perfect!
Enjoy your spinning class AND enjoy your Saturday!
Cool picture with the “Reiger” 
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Congratulations on both!
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Just a quick message you got clean time before you know what to do back to basics mate meetings effort hardwork on a daily it’s worth it I had 2years and 8months and I relapsed was 3days my relapse I’m bk on 25days sober I’m not letting it define me I’m getting back to what I did at the start hope you get back on the horse mate all the best you can do it
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Delighted to hear from you, A. I was wondering how you were getting on. Also delighted to hear that you’re still sober. Amazing.
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You’re going to have to change your name…
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Checking in on day 286.
I haven’t posted for a while, but I have been reading most days.
Still loving sobriety and everything that it brings.
Have a great sober day, wherever you are.
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Day 966
So last night in a friends group chat everyone was posting pictures of their end of the work week celebration beers. To be fair they don’t do it much, and it doesn’t bother me in the slightest. If anything in makes me feel a bit sick which can be quite reassuring, knowing that my brain still very much sees alcohol as negative.
I did notice that a friend who reached out to me a few months back about booze problems was getting involved. I knew he hadn’t stopped, it was obvious from the fact that he immediately disappeared after contacting me about it. But it still saddened me to have it confirmed. Perhaps he’ll reach out again in a few weeks or months, who knows. You can lead a horse to water…
But I do feel very grateful this morning to no longer be trapped on that hamster wheel, bacause it really is hell.
Have a good day folks
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Checking in - I have had a bit of a rough morning, woke up sobbing from a nightmare and just felt awful physically. Usually when that happens I don’t remember what I dreamt but this time it was clear as day and that was rough to get past. I got up and around since it was regular wake up time anyway, had a cup of tea and I feel better. Still slight body aches and maybe it’s still effects of the Pfizer booster but I don’t know. I really don’t want to cancel our camping trip to Wisconsin, we’re just going overnight. But I want to see the changing leaves and I love camping in the fall, so we are going and if I have to come home early we will cross that bridge when we get to it. It will be the first time taking Miss Lupe camping! We’re tent camping! I’m trying not to freak out or expect the worst! Ha ha 
I believe it will be a fun adventure. I’m so grateful my husband has not mentioned drinking once and we will be camping alcohol free.
Much love, amigos. 
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