Checking in daily to maintain focus #34

AyBee · October 18, 2021, 3:58am

Wow.

Extremely humbling post.
You are a genuine hero.

Go well

Hazy · October 18, 2021, 6:02am

198 days today. Don’t pick up today. Enjoy today as best you can and be grateful for small things that can be seen, felt, smelt, tasted.

ShadowFax · October 18, 2021, 6:19am

Checking in for the day. 3 weeks no alcohol. The last time I reached this milestone was last year Oktober this was with the help of Naltrexone, now it’s without medication.
Actually I am feel quite well, I have positive mindset and the cravings are not to bad.
The big different is that this time have totally accepted that I am an alcoholic and that I can never drink again…

Today I go for dinner with a childhood friend, I haven’t see him for quite a while so lots to talk about.
I already told him that I am not drinking anymore, so all fine! Offcourse I own him an explanation

Have a great sober start of the week.

Lisa07 · October 18, 2021, 6:33am

Congratulations Chris! :tada
Welcome to the 700 club!
Really proud of how you’re handling the break up.
Sending you a big hug.

Dmcg1987 · October 18, 2021, 6:37am

Day 27 got to keep on pushing

Tinele · October 18, 2021, 6:43am

Morning all! Here sober and staying that way today

Olivia · October 18, 2021, 6:58am

D 382
Didn’t sleep well and have a long day ahead. Therapy in the morning and evening shift right afterwards. I’m not good at going slow but I will have to practise today.

One thing at a time.

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Alisa · October 18, 2021, 7:09am

Sorry you’re going through such a rough time. Hoping that you’ll get some of the support you need here. Keep talking about it like you do. That is helpful to you and helpful sharing it. There are 3D and online addiction groups that might help. The gratefulness thread here … and you were going to post some of your food. Hoping that you’ll feel the love and know that you’re cared about and not alone. Things will get better. Take care.

1in8billion · October 18, 2021, 8:28am

Thanks for that Alisa, I really appreciate how you’re always amongst the first to reach out to me! I know it’s not particularly boosting to see someone vulnerable after appearing strong… Eh, I’m going to meditate a good long while tonight to manifest some mindfulness. I have nothing to fear yet everything to lose… I’ll stick around, it’s much easier to engage when you’re feeling good but not so much when not (despite that being the most important!). Nice to have you here Alisa!

Mno · October 18, 2021, 8:34am

Coffee. New work week. Late shift today.
Today used to be the opening of the birthday season in my family. Within five weeks we had up to 8 first degree family members celebrating theirs. Starting today with my grandma, who died in 1989 but will never be forgotten by me. My highly intelligent very strong teetotalling grandma who left school at 12 years old because she had to earn her keep. Who fell in love with my revolutionary granddad and sacrificed her own life to provide a home base for him and their kids. Never complained about it although I am sure she felt contained and constrained by the circumstances.
I could go on for a day or two writing about her and what she means to me but here just one anecdote: me, 16ish, high as a kite, visiting my grandparents. No idea my granny knew about me using drugs. She looking at me sternly and saying “Boy, please stop doing that stuff. It’ll destroy you.” Wish I listened back then. It took me nearly 40 years to finally hear the message. Miss you Oma.
Have a good week all, or at least as good as you can. Make it clean and sober. It helps. Love from Amsterdam.

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