Checking in Day 81 without alcohol. Iām feeling pretty content this week, which is a good place to be. My energy levels are goodā¦so Iām just appreciating that. Sometimes we donāt acknowledge when things are going along ok, so I am trying to remember to take a minute and recognize that feeling! Itās not as dramatic as a high or a low, but it is definitely a good place to be 
I get you Eric. And man, sometimes it sucks. But your work gives you something more in the long run than other peopleās drinking away the afternoon for fun. Itās a trade off, and sometimes it doesnāt seem to be as good of a time. Itās not something to just escape from the shit.
Hang in there, friend. It will pass, but right now it sucks. Youāre doing great. Every day youāre doing great.
Checking in at the end of day 32. Sober and stoked 
Day 5 for me. This community has been helpful. Still feeling very good. No urges to drink.
@MsMotorista 32 days! Doing great!
@BarbT4 Each day at a time. 5 days is really good. Itās so hard at the very beginning but youāre killing it.
Yes I have.
It doesnāt work out that well. Go figure 
Weāre ok. Thanks you for your concern.
Itās something I just have to live with and take care of myself. Just like if it was any other disease. My life is not unmanageable with her drinking. Some days it just sucks more that others.
Big big big hugs Eric Even TS Rockstars have difficult days but weāre always here for you 
Thanks Becky. All good today.
Thanks everyone.
Thanks, I tried exercising before bed (just weights no cardio obviously) that helped. Regular sleep time is a good idea too. Thanks for helping
Day 5 whoop!
Day 1129 
Came home yesterday after a 5 day holiday in Germany. It was nice. Still in stomach pain, but having a ultra sound today.
A little package was awaiting for me. It was the little moon fase pendant Iāve ordered. Itās shows the moonfase that was at the day I quit drinking 3 years ago. At the back she engraved my recovery date. Iām very happy with it!
Have a great day ore night and if you have cravings: keep pushing trough, it will pass!
299 days
Had a better day at work, getting to know the team better so fingers crossed my anxiety reduces, found it horrible to have the tight knot constantly there impacting me awake and asleep, but proud I have taken it on chin and not drank or walked, thatās new for me.
Arranged a river swim tomorrow water temp is cold, but sort of looking forward to the sharp shock of it all, firing up happy cells, and seeing swimming buddies.
@Dazercat Eric happy to read you feeling better your awareness and strength is so spot on. You deserve the best.
@SoberWalker I love your pendant what a great homage to your sobriety, so pretty as well. I would like to do something similiar 
@Tomek as always sorry to read your post you deserve more, but it will happen, virtual hug.
Have a good sober day all 
Such a cool idea!
Checking out.
658 days Of not drinking.
70 days of no extra added sugar.
Much better day today. Thanks again for all the love.
Minnie got her eye surgery and some teeth pulled 
and a mass removal and is home now and resting. She even ate some soft food. Sheās looking pretty pretty good tonight.
Keep fighting the good fight folks. Yāall worth it
Your pendant is lovely. Youāll always treasure it. Thinking about you w your sonogram.
Day 31 checking in have a good day
Day 437
Some minor daily irritations, my people pleasing defect has been working overdrive, and I am behind with work admin.
Thrilled these are my problems. No major cravings for alcohol for months, and there have been some minor wobbles with food but within extremes.
Doing what needs to be done at home, finding enjoyment and satisfaction in my own way.
Hey all, checking in on day 495. I hope everyone has a good one!
- Coffee. Last one for today. Slept late on my Sunday. Going to take it easy. Spinning class, house chores, cook, a little bit of outdoor time. Fierce weather, windy & wet but some brilliant sunshine too. I like so Iāll check it out. Otherwise not much.
Again thankful I donāt need or want to go to the bar for the Friday night bender. Come to think of it, I may go over and see how my old drinking buddies are doing. After spinning and before dinner. Havenāt been there in months.
Actually I already know how they are doing and how it is over there. Sad in my eyes. Will see how I feel when spinning class is done. One thing is sure: Iāll be clean and sober today. I hope you all will be too. It helps friends. Love from Amsterdam.
