Hello friends. Today has been a better day. We are seeing some snow up here today. Tomorrow I turn 43 
and last night I received this:
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What a good Birthday gift. Congrats on 5 months sober 
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Thanks! It is a valuable gift indeed.
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Whoop, go you!!!
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I like this 
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used to look at people like you and think How does he do it, now Iāve got a few days behind me and I know how you do it I look at your days and now I think, How does he do it 
Sobriety is a miracle on a daily basis.
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Checking in
Slept alot todayā¦ guess I needed it. Thinking about how much time Iāve wasted in life on drugs. Wondering where Iād be today in life if I didnāt start using at 16 
but grateful I am where I am today and grateful 9 can use my past to help others 
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Day 102 alcohol free. I was thinking today about how much more at ease I feel in life without alcohol. It feels freeing that it doesnāt have a hold on me and I no longer default to it. Iām at 348 days for no weed, which is also kind of incredible. Proud of the changes Iāve made and for sticking with it.
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Checking in on day 41, got the day off from work and got a lot done. The most exciting thing was a second interview for a company Iām really excited about. I wasnāt actively looking for a new job, I just hit 5 years with my current job which was a big milestone for me, but this job that has sort of fallen in my lap sounds absolutely perfect for me and my family right now. Super flexible hours, working from home but also out in the field so I can still get out when needed. Iāve been an outdoor cat for a long time and the thought of being stuck at a computer has never appealed to me, but being able to work from a computer when I want/ need to but also be able to work outside is fantastic. No sales, I am not a salesman, just field service and account management. Iām seriously so excited about this yāall! Anyway, hope everyone has had a great day, keep fighting the good fight!
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Checking in. Day 2. Feeling grumpy today. Realized that many of my positive memories include alcohol. Going way back 30 years ago. Too bad I can no longer maintain moderation. Iām finished with alcohol and need to figure out how to rewire my brain. This isnāt gonna be easy. Iām moving ahead and today Iām ok.
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Second check in. I really wanted to pick up alcohol on the way home from our support group. I didnāt. I chose tea. I was in three meetings today (four if you count PFLAG support). PFLAG takes it out of me. I will need to remember to be properly fed on those evenings. Itās very emotional and we are in a tough spot in this journey.
It was good to be back at SMART.
I am losing energy/focus for my online RD sangha. I guess thatās it. Going to bed sober tonight.
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Happy birthday! Great milestone!
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Iām new to this thread but since I just finished an Emotions Anonymous meeting Iām proud enough to put myself out there (here). I usually have a low self esteem issue and avoidance.
3 days till I get 4 months AF.
Iāve been reading lots of TS and really appreciate the fellowship here so Iām grateful to you all!
Iām happy with my fasting diet of one meal a day as Iāve lost 18 lbs and 15 more to go.
I will be put to the test at a Christmas celebration of girlfriends workplace and have been back and forth deciding but Iām choosing near beer AF and just avoid any slide back into chaos.
As Iāve heard it said, I wish you all well 
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Hey guys 
I thought this was a cool number I caught. So Iām checking in with it. Not much to report.
Didnāt drink today.
Probably not drinking tomorrow.
Keep fighting the good fight. Yāall are soooo worth it.
And it feels soooo good. Being sober.
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Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day today 
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Day 1104.
I was reading some times of good memories with alcohol, missing that times. In my memories are fun rides with my bike to uni still being drunk, rides completely drunk 15km home from a party without remembering how I hit my bed. There are some fun moments, well I make them fun in my memories. There are also plenty of moments from the beginning where I felt like shit, hungover, making jokes of how I have to take care not becoming an alcoholic. I remember the worst moments in my life and they all include alcohol. Now, I donāt think being in recovery from alcohol dependency is a bad thing, also being diabetic is not sooooooo bad, there is worse. They are challenges in my life that formed my and pushed me into recovery. So I am grateful for that.
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Congrats on your 5 months and Happy birthday!!!
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Morning check in. Had my coffee, and vitamins, soon ready for work before weekend. Wish you all to have a great day 
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Three years ago, my baby girl wanted to have a slumber party. She turned 10 years old. I stayed sober long enough for the birthday formalities. But as soon as it was time, I headed off to my room with two bottles of wine and the company of myself until I passed out. Yesterday was my babyās 13th birthday. She again had a slumber party. But this timeā¦I was present! I enjoyed my baby girl and he friends! We laughed, watched Musicals, ate ate ate, and I made sure everyone was tucked in nicely before heading to bed sober. Iām so glad I have made it to this side it was soooo wonderful. Iāve been blessed to have been given this opportunity to be sober
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Nice numbersā¦
When I see all these massive milestones being reached it encourages me to carry on!
Thank you for always motivating me x
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