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@anon74766472 - NICE NUMBER!!!
@SoberWalker Thatâs awesome! How beautiful. 
@Mno Your pictures are always such a bright point to my morning. Itâs my little positivity jolt upon waking up.
@Misokatsu Litter boxes: One of the many reasons I donât have cats. Also, I can relate to your students. I was a Russian translator in the Air Force. We were in intensive training eight hours a day and still we panicked and froze when it came to the âspeaking hour.â
@Dansig Congrats on six months!!!
@LAB Well done on 10 days. Take your support from where itâs offered freely and without reservation.
Checking in and feeling really positive this morning. Although, there is darkness around the edges. I am really trying to meditate/positive thought/affirm it away.
@Dazercat - I guess itâs helpful they have the âEmergencyâ button right below? It really is ridiculous. I went to a craft fair with my kiddo and close to half (or more) of the âcraftsâ were alcohol related. I see this shit sold at elementary school craft fairs, too. Insanity. My meeting had over 200 people in it this morning. I wish the sober were as loud as the alcohol industry.
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Day 35 I feel like such a greenhorn reading through all these check-ins. Itâs so encouraging to see so many people succeeding ODAAT. 
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Day 450 
Have a nice week 
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Awesome numbers, Chris.
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AWWWW that is so sweet! Congrats!
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I had an experience that was somewhat similar, though my parents were very supportive when I was in a crisis, they really had no awareness of how to be supportive in the long run and were dismissive of how problematic my drinking was since I wasnât at the ER or in rehab (though I probably should have been a couple times). It was almost like out of sight, out of mind. And saying things that were soooo not helpfulâŠugh. We have to find our supports where we can and it isnât always the people weâd expect. Awareness of where we can be guaranteed the support we need is so important. Iâm glad youâre here!
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OMG!!! Yay!!! Congratulations 
So excited for you
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So glad to hear ur feeling abit more positive this morning ur doing all the right things for self care it sounds
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Wow!!! Congratulations how amazing is this!!!
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Day 500. Grateful for my sobriety 
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Checking in 
Woke up in a good mood! Grateful I didnât use last night bcuz of my anger and resentments. Learning that if I just give my emotions time to chill out and NOT react to them (use drugs to âfixâ how I feel), that things usually subside and I feel better (especially since I didnât use).
Woke up at 530am today also and hit the gym! Did some dumbbell exercises and cardio. Really had a good workout. Was in the zone and really focused. To be honest (and I donât know if this happens to anyone else) but I almost started crying lol its like release of tension and stress and emotion when I really workout. Makes for a good workout cuz I push myself harder. But thank God I was alone in our gym this morning lmao 
Plan for the day is to do some self care and some cleaning. Relax and stay clean and sober. Visit with a friend in the afternoon and chat with all u amazing people
Oh! And alsoâŠI was expecting some money today through an etransfer. And it was bothering me abit bcuz money is a trigger and I couldâve used with it. So⊠I actually messaged that person and said to not to send it. I feel better knowing that I wonât have $$ to use today
Have a great day in recovery everyone!
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Ur post is super inspiring to me That even during tough, crappy days, itâs still good bcuz we are sober. Do u know what is causing ur crappy day? Iâm hoping things turn around for you
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Checking in after a 12 hour sleep session! I was really feeling the pressure in my head building yesterday and ended up going to bed early. I guess I needed it, because I feel so much better today, but itâs been a slow start to the morning. Okay by me! I got a text from my friend expressing gratitude for watching her bunnies and watering her plants yesterday, saying, âIâm going to be buying you so many beers next week!â I guess I hadnât been very forthright with my sobriety. I offered as an alternative to hang out and watch movies sometime, because I want to see the bunnies some more when she gets back and her couch is super comfy, LOL! She said it sounds like a plan. It was over text, but she didnât miss a beat when I said I donât drink, and from what I hear from my younger cousins, kids these days proudly share their sobriety and not drinking is more common and accepted. THAT is AWESOME. It reminded me of meeting my first âstraight-edgeâ punk kids in college when I used to frequent the punk scene - it kind of blew my mind but it was intriguing because they seemed so put together.
Anyway, my partner is in damage control mode for work today so I am here to feed and support him (LOL!) and continue on my potting/transplanting projects and also getting my Zen Den back to itâs Zen-ness (thanks for @Salty for coining the name of my dressing room/lounge).
Sending sober strength to you all, amigos. 
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Day 514 clean and sober today. The Angels and Airwaves concert was AMAZING!!! They sounded so good and the place was packed. Would definitely see them again for sure! Hope everyone has a wonderful day, love you guys!!! 
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Checking in, fighting the urges Im having atm.
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Glad u came on and shared! Whats going on? U managing ur cravings ok?
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Im not sure, last couple of hours I Just wanted wine today, now home from work I still want, discussing with my self why I can have a little now. I know thats a Lie! I cant have. I think I got the urges under control, the store selling wine close in 45 minuts, Im not leaving the house before its closed
Thanks for the replie 
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Yes donât leave!! U can do this that damn addict/alcoholic thinking tho eh? Lies to us everytime. Iâve literally been telling my addict thinking to shut up and leave me alone (I even say it out loud sometimes). The urge will pass
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Its really a struggle sometimes to discussing with yourself about this, when you actually know the answer and what will happen if you Just have one. I can do this, this urge shall pass
Thank you!
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