Congratulations on your 3 years keep up the great work on your recovery I was wondering when you was going to check in cause I know we share the same date or am I 1 day ahead…lol 
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I have random thoughts all the time as well, don’t we all? I used a meditation app that explained it really well in terms of meditation but it works for everyday life too. I treat unwanted thoughts like visitors, acknowledge them and then let them go. It’s hard with some thoughts but I try to approach them all with curiosity, which seems to help. Here’s a video of the explanation, I actually imagine them now as little cartoon cars now 
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Checking in on day 1155.
Still in bed, having another coffee soon. Glad I know what happened last night, that I am not hungover.
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Early morning check in. I slept allot the last couple of days. My body is recovering fast from the relapse. but mentally I am still a wreck. Especially calling in sick at the job makes me feel like shit.
I am going to try to make the best of it today.
For the people who are struggling… don’t give in! Its not worth it! as i recently discovered again.
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Checking in for the first time in a while. Today is day 500 for me and thankfully I’m at work, so there’s no way I could give into temptation if it reared its ugly head. It’s been sort of difficult lately, as I just moved to a new city but I’m doing alright today
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Congratulations Eric! @Dazercat !!
Every day just for today you have not taken that first drink!
Huge congratulations to you! This is the gift you’ve given yourself. This is the gift that has changed your life in many ways. I know you’re happy to be sober! I’m happy that you’re dedicated just for today to not drink!
Big hugs, lots of love and many thanks for your kindness, support and sincere caring for your fellow addicts. We do do this together! Enjoy your anniversary! 
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Congratulations on your 3 years as well. It is more ir less just the time difference between us 
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I’m sorry for your loss Kevin, that’s so sad. My condoleances. I will light a candle for that family and you
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Congratulations!
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Congratulations with your 
years milestone!! Nice!! 
That’s a good challenge @Daisy49 , walking is a big part of my recovery. Hope it will help you as much!
@Butterflymoonwoman I’m always thinking as well. Sometimes in a postive way in making plans ore chewing on creative idea’s. But also in negative ways in worry over things I’m not in control of.
What helps me is walking and listenen to a podcast. When I listen to that there’s not much room for thinking. I’ve made a whatsapp group just for myself and when a idea pops up I send it trough whats app to my “do not forget” app group so I can check it out later. That help me to shut my brain down a bit The walk becomes a bit like meditation this way.
Congratulation for the 
days @Steeze
@Dazercat did I miss something? 
Do you have a milestone I’ve missed? It seems so…
CONGRATULATIONS SIR!!
years that’s BIG!! 
Thank you for being around Eric 
And @Kaeo I think I missed your milestone as well 
I hope your in a tattoo chair right now celebrating it with a nice tattoo! 
Congratulations!!
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Day 103 checking in 
Praying for anyone struggling out there have a good day
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Thank you and You didn’t miss it cause I only posted a picture with me and my sponsor on the selfie topic lol…I’ll be in the tattoo chair next week to finish up my latest one
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Aha! Have fun with the tattoo session and don’t forget to show me the result! 
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- Coffee. Caught up on some sleep I missed the night before. Like I’m catching up on life now that I missed in the decades before I got sober and clean. While thinking i was having so much fun being under the influence always. I wasn’t.
Life is not really easier since I got sober because I cannot run and hide from my life and my problems no more. But by working on them and on the tools I use to handle live in a healthier way my life does get ever better. One day at a time. Have a good day all, or at least as good as you all can. Making it clean and sober will help loads with that goal. Love from Amsterdam.
@Kaeo Do I read 3 years? Huge congrats across the many miles friend. So happy for you. You’ve been a big example for me. Grateful to be in your footsteps.
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Yes you did and Thank you @Mno you’re an inspiration to me and many others here on this app…keep up the great work on your recovery
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I changed my profile picture in something less marked. I noticed that Blue Avatar eye I had for more then 3 years started to annoye me
So time for a change!
This profilepicture shows a real sober walker: me 
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Day 509
New Year’s lunch at the in-laws. The big family event in Japan. At one point there was whispering in the kitchen and I heard my name, and then they announced there were only alcohol-free beers. I am indulging my defects of mindreading and sensitivity, but feel like they were gossiping and then decided that because of me they couldn’t offer alcohol to everyone. Don’t feel great. Had a cry and the kids noticed. Was hoping to get it off my chest at an aa meeting, but no-one joined, probably everyone doing family stuff.
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New years day unfortunately my new day 1. Festive and new year period i have failed. Started with a couple whilst out and soon crept to oh ill just have a couple at home… i know myself and knew what i was doing fully hold myself accountable. Spoken to some friends/family explained that i cannot just have one or on special occasions it just leads back to where i was.
New year now qnd day 2 today back to resting and recovering and get back to feeling fresh and clear headed again always takes me a little while but i will get there again.
Happy new year everyone 
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Please don’t feel so bad.
My wife and I are both non-drinkers. And multiple times, alcohol was removed from family parties because they didn’t want to offend us. Over the years, no alcohol has now become the norm because everyone’s realized parties are just better without it. The kids are better off and no more embarrassing drunk moments.
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