Iām glad you have something warm to have. I hope you better soon 
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Coming on on 700 right after my sober twin not twin Stella. Soon. 
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When is 700? I want start finding my gif! Haha I love a good sober twin, not twin!
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Happy triple digits Trip 
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You got till Thursday. You can warm up on Stella tomorrow, I think 
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@RecoveringJP congrats on 2 months
@Luckyredz congrats on 6 months
@5th_dimension congrats on your year 
@ShadowFax congrats on 60 days
@Lisa07 Iām so glad your husband is finding joy in recovery now too, happy for you both 
@Gracie1 congrats on 2 weeks
@Callie99 congrats on 60 days
@TripnMN congrats on triple digits 
@LAB I loved reading this 
@Englishd congrats on 4 years
473 days no alcohol.
441 days no cocaine.
34 days no nicotine.
12 days no binge-eating.
Yesterday wasnāt a great day. Met with my friend at 7:30am and I didnāt get home until 7:30pm. My friend drank so much more than usual and it wasnāt nice to be around, he gets all bravado and becomes abusive to his girlfriend when he video calls her, and I really donāt want to witness that. I call him out on it but this of course does not go down well at the time. I could sense he was determined to stay out all night and get crack, and so I made sure I got him home safe to his nanās. I supported him with his appointment and he got some alternative meds that he is safe to drink with. It was such a long day and by the time Iād cooked and eaten dinner I stood no chance of staying awake to meditate or check in here.
Today I had my first session of treatment on my feet, the lady was really nice and it didnāt hurt anywhere near as much as she led me to believe. It is fairly tender now but thatās to be expected.
I also met my therapist for the first time on zoom, it was just a quick meeting to discuss expectations and rules, we will be meeting on Fridays at 4pm for a total of 40 sessions, and there will be breaks here and there. I didnāt find him particularly friendly or warm, but Iāll see how it goes with the actual therapy, which we will start next week. He stated his concerns that revisiting my past that led to me becoming an addict, might be a relapse risk, but he didnāt say much more about it, I honestly hadnāt thought about that in regards to alcohol or cocaine, and canāt picture that happening, itās very much food that Iām pre-occupied with these days. I am gaining weight eating ānormallyā, it has only been 12 days and Iām already considering the meal replacement diet again.
Iām planning to have a quiet weekend to myself. It has been an intense week for a change and I need some alone time to recharge. Still no outcome re the interview, which was 3 weeks ago today!
P.S belated happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrated, congrats to all who made it through with their sobriety intact, and welcome back to anyone trying again
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Thanks Caroline and great job on 60. I love how you were talking about fun without drinking yesterday. I was with my mom, sister, and her boyfriend. At one point my sister was like shh you are loud that is usually from being drunk but this time I was having fun and was excited.
Fun without drinking is awesome and we get to remember it all.
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Awe Iām glad you had a fun Thanksgiving too! YES, remembering it is the best part. Not a big blur and passing out at the end of the night.
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Drawing is excellent but remember art is something we draw from within ourselves. If we donāt feed ourselves emotionally, spiritually, mentally and physically thereās nothing to draw up out of ourselves. You need to find ways to feed your soul. Long walks in nature (forest bathing), soaking in fresh air and sunshine, taking in healthy food (maybe try something youāve never considered before), reading uplifting experiences, listening to music that sings to your soul, opening yourself to new experiences like a museum or poetry.
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Checking in Day 6. This group is definitely inspiring.
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Thank you!!!
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Hey peeps
Real check in for the day. So I got up today around 5 and thatās normal for me I relaxed before getting ready for the day since I had no programming today. I went to the house I will be moving to next week to be manager. The door wasnāt locking Iām not so handy but wanted to look before sending it to our director. While I was there I took another look at my room wow itās big. With all the new space I just had to shop right lol. I ended up getting a desk and chair to go in my room and some clothes for the extra closet 
. When I got home this afternoon I found out there was some drama at my house today. I am glad I wasnāt here and that Iām moving.
Tomorrow is a bigger sports day for me than the super bowl or for those not in the states bigger than the world cup. Michigan vs Ohio State as a die hard Michigan Wolverines fan this is the game. If we lost every other game but beat Ohio State it was a great season. I say all that because I wasnāt thinking and volunteered to help decorate at church for Christmas Tomorrow. Ughā¦ guess Iāll record it and turn off my phone.
I had some odd dreams last night or the night before. I dreamed my sister and I where hanging out and she started drinking. Thatās fine she is 5 years older than I. After awhile she got slurry and annoying so I started to leave my sister tackled me and started pouring liquor in my face. I was fighting her off then I woke. I kinda looked around realizing where I was but I was pissed for awhile lol.
Alright everyone 100 AF 63 CF
Thanks for all the atta boys it sure made me smile
Peace and chicken greese
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Hi all. Had my last drink today. After many failed attempts at cutting back or cutting out alcohol, i figured itās time to join a group for some accountability and inspiration after two decades of unhealthy drinking habits. Iām pretty excited, but uneasy. Iāve quit for two or three months here and there, but thatās not good enough.
Thereās probably nothing special about my situation:
- iāve never enjoyed one or two drinks in my life. Moderation doesnāt exist.
- i drink when Iām bored, when Iām happy, when Iām depressed, and to treat a nerve injury.
- zero work or law enforcement issues due to alcohol, but plenty of regrettable moments in my personal relationships.
So, Iāll be back here Tomorrow for the official Day 1!
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Welcome to TS, happy you found us.
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Welcome to the community! A lot of people check in every day on this thread! Itās great support for you to be accountable and to read what and how others are doing.
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Welcome,
Have a good read around. Lots of great support here.
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Congratulations on 4 years awsome!
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DAY 15 of being sober, just checking in, have a wonderful day everyone.
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years milestone Derek!