@ShesGotMoxie I am sorry u are hurting. Express urself on here if it helps. Thinking of u.
@anon53116147 That really is terrifying. Sounds simplistic, but I hope it moves u to appreciate ur own life all the more.
@Olivia It doesn’t mean u are failing. Life isn’t succeed or fail. Maybe u need a rest. Maybe u need to alter life balance somehow.
Big hugs, sister.
I am sorry for your loss, I am grateful it’s not you.
Me too, on top of that I did this tribute for my best friend who died from a over dose, I really didn’t do good as I hoped I was emotional I was sad, the person is happy, but life is just hurting today. So many of my friends have died from over doses and sometimes it doesn’t seem like it affecting me but it is 
Day 106. Started the week leading a gratitude circle at a senior center where I teach yoga. It was such an awesome way to connect, and they loved it. We talked about what it means to practice gratitude and why we do it, and then I led us through a meditation with movement. I have a lot going on this week, and I’m glad I started it off with this.
Checking in today,
There’s a kinda cool and funny old song from a sketch by Monty Python you might just like and find the lyrics genuinely insightful (like I do), the motto being: ‘always look on the bright side of life’ folks…!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jHPOzQzk9Qo
Hope today is a good day wherever you find yourself at in life my friend, you’ve got this…
Aww thank you, Lauren!! 
Much Love.
That pull to be like others, like u say, “whatever that is” is strong. I am glad u had only one, then realised that is not the right path for u. Don’t be disheartened, all sobriety is odaat.
Early morning check in day 50.5:
Woke up realy early this morning, not because I have to but I like to get stuff done in the morning.
Not a bussy day at all, I have to do some home work for the job and the rest of the day I can spend some time with family. The coming weeks I have some more spare-time to meet people, I feel quite lonley the last couple of weeks. Its getting colder in my country this part of the year but actualy it is the first time in many years that i am looking forward for the winter coming.
Today I stay sober! One day at a time!
@ShesGotMoxie I am sorry you are not feeling well, hope you feeling better at the moment. Sending you strenght and love
@anon53116147 Iam sorry to hear from your friend, wish you all the best.
@CATMANCAM It sucks you have to wait so long for an answer of the job interview, I was in the same situation last your and I gave me stress. But I am pretty sure you can let I go because you are strong and sober! Sending you some strenght and courage and hope that you get an answer soon
@Butterflymoonwoman It so much easier to support and take care of your loved ones when you are clean and sober, you are doing a great job! Also with your own sobriety, its not easy to care of yourself and support others in early sobriety. You can be proud of yourself… and I am proud of you! Sending love and support.
Day 4 of being sober, just checking in, I hope everyone has a blessed and successful day.
324 days
Wow, slept in again! Not complaining its good my mind and body are getting the rest it obviously needs. Someone else who finds it hard to sleep for more then 5 hrs I feel like I am having a treat, despite now rushing like a headless chicken working at home thankfully so it’s just getting my dog out for a walk.
Wishing you all a good, sober day 
453 Days
My partner and I finally got everything squared away and we’re moving in together this weekend. It’s been quite an ordeal and it’s been hectic trying to move into an apartment in less than 2 weeks, but we did it. I’d be lying if I said I haven’t considered getting wasted through the stress, but I managed to keep away from the bottle. It’s gonna be a crazy few days of unpacking, but we’re stoked. She picks up the keys tomorrow.
On the flipside, my friend (who I’ve known since high school), has fallen completely out of contact with me. We were very close and binge drinking buddies for ages, but gradually my sobriety has made us incompatible. It’s sad, if I’m honest. But I suppose people do grow apart sometimes and it can be an unfortunate side effect of adulthood.
On the bright side, I’m moving to a new city and I’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet new people and have different experiences. So that’s something to hold on and look forward to.
Day 56 checking in 
Checking in on day 317.
Got permission to return to Singapore after Christmas for my family and I today. That means we can almost certainly go home for the first time in two and a half years at Christmas.
It is really making me want to drink. I won’t drink - but it is disturbing me a bit.
Have a great sober day, wherever you are.
What about it Is making you want to drink? The fact of being with your family and the old familiar back there or just the whole travel or what? Hang in there Sober.
Ruthless honesty is the number one requirement for a successful sobriety and recovery Chris. I’m very sorry you drank but it’s done. Thanks for your honesty. Hope you take some lessons away from it. And although I totally agree with resetting your counter, those near two years of sobriety aren’t gone. Upward and forward friend. One day at a time like it is for all of us. Love to you.
I needed to read this. Thank you.
Congrats on the new chapter of your life.
I’m not entirely sure. I need to work it out. Christmas has always been a huge time for drinking in my life. Visiting home has always been a time for drinking. Put the two together, and…
I must confess, though, that I was already leaning that way. It was leaking into my mind over the weekend too. I’ve got some time to get my head around it. I’ve just written a long post in the gratitude thread, which has really helped.
Thanks for responding.
