Dana that’s great.
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Day 471
Can’t believe it is less than a month to 500 days. I keep checking the math because it can’t be true. When I first joined people with 500 or more days seemed like GODS. And they must have perfect lives with that much sobriety, right? Now I am nearly there, um, nope. That first drink, and then inevitable disaster, is one slip away. And resentments, food issues, overthinking, etc are ever-present. I still get so tired of myself. ‘Fixing’ myself seems like an endless task. But I do feel less sick of myself. Less repulsed. I am doing the best I can.
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I know exactly what you mean. It was pretty daunting at first right? But ODAAT. And look at us now! But I don’t take any of it for granted. And I’m tired of fixing myself too. Why can’t everyone else just fix them selves? Keep up the good work Fleur. We’re doing this.
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You always keep it real and I so appreciate your contributions here. Sobriety can be a first step for a better life, or even a step later along the way. It, like medication, meditations, etc isn’t necessarily a silver bullet solution to all our problems. Sobriety, though, absolutely gives us who have had a problem with it the space to address the other shit in our lives. I remember feeling that way about people with longer sober time than me and realizing it’s just a number. That by no means is to down play that number but to recognize that we are all dealing with our own stuff and on our own paths.
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Day 13 of being sober, just checking in.Have a lovely day everyone.
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Do I understand you correct that you’ve quit your medication? Pleace be carefull with that. Some medication you have to taper down and are dangerous to quit.
But I hope your familydoctor can help, maybe another doctor is replacing yours so you can make an appointment with him/her?
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I’m at 5 months now and this was the first night I was really the only one not drinking. This is my first sober thanksgiving. I drank a million mocktails and texted sober friends. My whole family knows and is very supportive. We were able to co exist safely and have fun. Sometimes hitting the bed sober is the greatest victory.
For me having alternatives and playing the tape forward helps
Here’s to the next sober thanksgiving eve!!
What small wins are you celebrating today?
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Keep it up!
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A bit late to the party…but CONGRATULATIONS!! with your 
months milestone Richie!! 
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Ironically everybody on this side drinks and some drink a ton but even those drinkers are supportive of my decision to abstain when I explained every time I drink I drive…
It’s a new era for me and I’m learning to coexist!
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#Day 1163 
Covid is giving me anxious feelings this week. Numbers are increasing fast here. Tomorrow the gouvernement will make new announcements. I think we are going in lock down again 
But maybe I’m to negative?
Happy to work in a essential store so they won’t close my shop. But my heart bleeds for those who probably have to.
And after saying that I’m going to focus on the possitive things of the day! I cannot change this Covid shit, but I have influence how I deal with it…
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Day 65 checking in have a blessed day
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- Coffee. Therapy day. Will go for a little forest walk before. Mindful meditation for me. So I’m leaving soon. Some stuff on here and at work made me think about and feel abuse and assault. Not in a bad way. it’s part of (my) life and I’m dealing with it. Thanks to being sober and clean. it’s recovery. Keep going all. One day at a time. Have as good a day as you all can. Love from Amsterdam and outside Many Farms AZ, 2018. Nice morning view from the can.
@5th_dimension And you kept them André. Excellent work. Big congrats.
@Luckyredz 6 months Rich! Awesome! Congrats!
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congrats on your year, amazing!
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Checking in on day 12. All is good. Nothing to say today. Normal boring day at work… Didn’t do some sports yesterday today I really need to do my training. I just need this so much… It also helps me to get over my cravings… Wishing everyone a good sober day 
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Everything Claudia just said was what I was going to write. You Dr has someone covering for her please consider seeing them and discuss your issues.
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Andre, really appreciate being on this sober journey with you. Glad you came back. Congrats on this major milestone!
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@Luckyredz 
6 Months!!! Nice!
@5th_dimension 
One year! 
Congratulations!!
@TMAC I may have to print this and put it on my fridge until January. TY
@SoberWalker I hear you about the Covid stress. I’m finding I can’t even watch the news as it makes me so tense. On a positive note, my brother and his wife are recuperating well from their battle with Covid.
Day 52 for me. I’m not going anywhere today or seeing anyone to protect my sobriety. Most of my family isn’t speaking to me about it. TMAC’s post says it all. I’m making my supportive husband a nice dinner and we’ll have a yummy pumpkin pie all to ourselves. Heading out to do my morning walk/run. I hope everyone has a safe and sober holiday.
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That sounds like an absolutely perfect day and wise decision. This may end up being one of your favorite Thanksgivings. Well done!
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