Yay for happy! What a great way to be. I’m happy for you.
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Start of day 28 here, and day 2 of the Thanksgiving break. So far so good and I’m feeling confident that I will be happy and make good choices for the rest of the break.
Yesterday we visited the hubby’s family. They have had a lot of challenges and they continue to fight for the health and happiness they deserve. Most of their challenges are the result of significant addiction issues. The good news is they are in a pretty good place right now around all that and the youngest generation of young kids may be able to come up with better care than the previous. Isn’t that what we all hope for? I know it is for me and my kids too.
I decided to quit a few weeks ago when my drinking behavior became emotionally abusive. I have tolerated a lot of self harm in my drinking, but I cannot abide myself hurting others. So I’m done.
And yesterday I shared that with my SIL who has struggled mightily with addiction and has been clean now for several years. We had some wet eyes and her genuine kindness is something I will always hold close. I’m grateful to have her support.
I wish you all a safe and happy day of peace. And a happy thanksgiving to those who celebrate today.
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Hey all, checking in on day 529. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US!!
I hope everybody has a relaxing and safe holiday, especially on a day that is so notorious for consuming alcohol. Have a good one friends!
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Day 531 clean and sober today. Missing Corey so much today, I wish he was here. Going to work this morning and am thinking about having a little dinner tonight with a plate and candle for him and just spend some time letting him know how much I love and miss him. Kinda like how they set food out for the Day of the Dead in Mexican culture. I don’t know, I’m really wanting to connect with him and spend some time even if it’s just through symbolism. Thoughts started getting dark again last night but this morning they’re not as intense. Have a great day everyone, love you guys!!! 
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Congratulations Andre.
Job well done!
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So I was actually off of my meds for many months 
due to using. My body is actually used to not having it. I wanted to get back on it bcuz I thought it would help with my mood etc which in turn would help with my recovery. But im experiencing bad aide effects. I was only on them for 3 days and it got so bad that I almost fell due to dizziness. But Im definitly calling the Dr today to see when she will be back. When I “quit” my meds due to using and forgetting to take them, I did feel side effects too. But getting back on them is way worse
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I definirky will. They said January many months ago. But someone had to be filling in for her and all her patients.
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Day 42. Happy Thanksgiving, man for real a nice plate of turkey dinner with a piece of pie would hit today. Oh well, all you that get to have Thanksgiving enjoy much love.
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Sending you a big hug today. I’m so proud of you for making the right choice for your own health and wellness and not giving in despite the family stuff. You deserve a sober life and this is part of getting there. And you will get through this.
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Day 4!
1st off, happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the States! Today I woke up feeling SO much better! No nausea, no headache, or grogginess, or shakiness… nothing. Felt so good I went to the gym! Had a wicked workout. Got paid today (wasn’t much as I only work relief at my job). But I sent $30 to my hubby for smokes m coffee n snacks for work, AND I sent $500 to my family towards to the debt we owe them. Like I’m seriously being responsible right now lol feels good! I’ve been meaning to start the process of paying them off. Only have $40 left so im going to go for a nice walk to the dollarstore and pick up some things. Not concerned at all about using today. Even if I did have enough money I wouldn’t. Drugs hold no value in my life 
Have a wonderful, addiction free Thursday (I say “addiction free” cuz there is lot of different addictions present on TS) 
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That is a wonderful tribute. I hope you do it! While my family doesn’t celebrate the día del los muertos in all its glory, we do find little ways to pay tribute to our loved ones who have passed. Even eating dishes they loved and thinking of them is worth something. I hope you find a way to honor your son’s memory.
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Way to go girl! Awesome job listening to urself and knowing ur limits. I bet you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving with ur hubby 
with good memories of sober times 
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7hours into day 5. Got up early this morning as some of our black friday deal start today here. No hangover and being able to get up and not miss these deals to get my kids/grandkids there wants this year is feeling like such a blessing. I have kicked a opioids 8yrs and cocaine 3 years so i can do this as well. I have never used a support group or program before but know i need one for this DOC as its be a constant through it all and on my own cant seem to make it past 10 days ever. So i joined this group, ordered some AA books and am looking to try a first meeting. I grateful for this group and the stories shared as they have been helping me immensely. One day at a time. Have a great day everyone and Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends.
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Yay! Congratulations on 1 year!!! This is amazing and so nice to see first thing in the morning love ur determination.
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Just rolling out of bed on day 5 here.
Passed what I feel was more first “test night” last night. Last night was payday so usually I’d be sitting at the bar counter. Instead i hit up my first meeting, met some great people and had some awesome conversation.
Tired as hell though. Since I started I havent had a good sleep. Having a lot of bad dreams and seem to be awake more than not. I’m sure that will pass though. One day at a time.
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Awwwww thank you Rosa I appreciate that!
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I love this! I’m so into memorable things done for those we miss. I find it very healing too. Beautiful tribute. Have a wonderful day
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Congratulations Andre, on your one year of freedom from booze.
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