Checking in day 42.
6 weeks should be a huge milestone. I am not really in the mood for celebrating. Having those nightshifts and lack of sleep makes me feel really tired and agitated.
One more night shift and then it’s over.
Anyways… wish you all an great sober Sunday my friends.
One day at a time we can do this!
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As far as life’s problems go to date you have a 100% success rate. You might not have enjoyed it but you survived it. Proud of you.
I like to think she is talking to her addiction as she has overcome cocaine abuse.
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Day 453
bbq with bil and sil. Nice, but wish I could stop internal monologue of negative comparisons, ruminating on past resentments, and overthinking. Also bil and husband were drinking, both totally normally, but got loud and silly, which was a bit irritating.
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Day 945. Approaching 1k. 
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Hey all, checking in on day 511. I hope everyone is having a good weekend!
@anon27760155 I hope today is a better day for you 
You’re an amazing person and you help so much here!
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I think anyone who consistently relapses (me) feels this way. I have had a lot of stops and starts over 30+ years of time. I have never, to this point, had long-term success. I have learned a great deal, have read just about everything and have decades of experience in leadership and coaching. I will never quit until I succeed AND I will keep popping in my two cents, in the hopes that it helps even one person.
I am not sure why I don’t lean into Insight Timer more. My longest period of days was when I was consistently listening to lessons and doing short grounding meditations. Thanks!
@Mno Happy Birthday, my friend. I wish you all the best things from the deep in the bottom of my heart. 
This is my 100% biggest issue currently. In lighter news about your post - I am taking my kid to their first ice hockey game this month. 
@Butterflymoonwoman I am glad you were able to turn it around, Dana. Good work.
As to your later check-in: There’s the saying about how many steps it took to walk into the forest and you have to take at least that many to walk back out. And girl, sometimes the path is overgrown and you have to tear some shit down to find your way out. You have a ways to go before easier happens. It’s best to prepare for that. I feel you, friend.
@anon27760155 Sending thoughts, friend and echoing what others have said. No judgement here. XXOO
@SoberWalker What a beautiful necklace and so wonderful that you found it. I think I may have to do some second-hand stores today. Not a lot are open on Sundays but I am feeling lucky!
@Dolse71 I LOVE Kaz Hawkins.
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Day 24 I’m here and sober, much love
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Sober twin you got this.
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Day 513 clean and sober today. It’s my Friday and it’s a later shift, 10-7 today. Going to see Angels and Airwaves tonight after work with my old counselor who is now my co worker, how cool. I don’t know the band at all but he says it’s the lead singer of Blink 182 which is cool. He had an extra ticket so I figured why not. Have an amazing day today everyone, love you guys!!! 
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Checking in
679 days substance free
36 days sugar free
I am working on day 5 of a fricken migraine. I have been taking meds trying to baby my body, meditate, stretch when the meds are working, sleep early but the fucking thing is back every morning I wake up. It’s exhausting. I did not get my trigger point injections last week and we have had a very heavy weather system for the last 5 days which I am suspecting has something to do with it too. Fuck migraines I hate them.
Still sober though, last thing I want is a drink.
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That is so cool, angels & airwaves is one of my all time favorite bands. I absolutely love Tom Delonge. Enjoy it for me!!
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Congrats on your 6 weeks 
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Day 1. I had every intention of “just starting again on Monday.” The thing I have done differently during this relapse is: I have kept going to meetings, kept checking in on here, kept reading and studying.
The TLC meeting I sat in on this morning was so damn powerful with so many golden nuggets. During the meeting, I packed up the beer in the fridge and threw it away. I have thrown a ton of alcohol away. I considered, for a moment, giving it away. It doesn’t need space in this house for that long. I will take the $12.99 hit.
One of the biggies from today, “I decided to always show up for myself.” And now I am crying and I haven’t cried in months. Thanks @LeeHawk for turning me on to that group. I know you brought it up to me a LONG time ago but I wasn’t ready to hear it I guess. XXOO
Today I will stay sober and tomorrow I probably will too. I really do love you guys.
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Will do bro!!!
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Sweet!!! Have fun, they’re great!
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Checking in on day 95, sun is shining which always makes me smile. Up early with my youngest (8) but loving it.
Plan for today is to be 100% clean of course, spend day with kids and drive a friend to NA meeting tonight.
I still have to pick a homegroup and start service…goal for this week.
If you’re struggling you are Not alone we are all together on here lifting your burdens!
Kat
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I’m so sorry, Stella. 
Migraines are horrendous. I used to have them for days at a time, and I missed out on a lot of life. I hope it eases up soon. Sending you love and healing thoughts. 
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Hey Gal! I’m so glad you joined. The struggle is real, and you are doing all the right things. I’m so glad that we connected. I’ll be on the 6 p.m. call tonight. Camera on and “Jenny”. Enjoy your beautiful Sunday. Weather is perfect today!
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Awesome thank you!
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Oh, friend, I feel your pain. I’m so sorry you’re suffering with migraine so badly. I woke up with significant pressure and have had to just take it easy, too. Sending hopes for relief to you.
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