Feeling good, feeling focused… just had a great workout. I have choose to write down this year all my goals on a large white board and to have it in sight. I believe visualisation can massively help you achieve what you chasing. So seeing my goals, sobriety being one of them possibly the most difficult then this will help me stay focused and head strong. Law of attraction and visualisation. Its the way forward. For me at least. Onwards and upwards. I hope you are all having a blessed day and are all achieving your goals what ever they may be.
13 Likes
I’m with @KevinesKay in saying don’t feel bad because IMO there’s no reason to. Your in-laws are considerate of you. There’s no denying the past, but when we’re smart and strong we learn from it and that goes for us all.
7 Likes
I have never been drunk at a in-law’s party, but they still know and saw once when my husband called them to our house. Indeed the past cannot be erased. I have to accept it.
7 Likes
Day 555 sober.
22 Likes
But you can turn around how you look at it. They know you have a problem with drinking. They also know you quit drinking. They don’t want to tempt you because they support you in your sobriety. Because they approve greatly of you being sober. Who knows, they might even admire you for it. Anyway, these are normies (I guess) and they are doing their normies’ best to help you. Hugs Flo.
12 Likes
Got up early, did some exercise, had a swim, did some conscious breathing. Feeling excited about life and feeling excited about taking better care of ME!
Had a very unexpected spiritual moment while looking over the ocean. Shed many happy tears. Extreme attitude of gratitude today 
Later tried to watch The Unforgivable with Sandra Bullock, but my concentration was all over the place. I can’t do anything serious or dramatic at the moment. My brain just shuts off. I need light, simple and uncomplicated. Soul nurturing “sloppy” stuff. 
Really enjoyed “Vicky and Mystery” last night but anything nature or animal related, I’m happy and this one had both.
I’ve just demolished 4 Ferrero Rocher’s. Gulp 
I’m more about savoury, but I’m craving sweet stuff. It is what it is. I’ll worry about the pounds later.
I know I’m spending a crazy amount of time on TS but it’s giving me the strength and motivation I need right now. In fact I would do just about anything it takes to guard my quit.
I hope everybody is having a good day 
It’s Sunday after all, the day of rest and there is nothing wrong with taking it easy, and being gentle on ourselves. Big hugs to all. 
20 Likes
Day 803
@Dazercat @Nordique @Lisa07 @SoberWalker @Its_me_Stella @Hopeful777 @KevinesKay @icebear @Misokatsu
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your care & support is truly appreciated 
18 Likes
Day 5. Checking in and feeling great. Keep putting the work in 
23 Likes
My condolences to you for your friend Steve’s passing. Prayers for his wife and children. ,
2 Likes
- Happy Sober Sunday. Looking forward to starting YWA this morning. Snowed alot here last night. So excited to take my youngest out sledding later with his new sled he got for Christmas. Virtual meeting and chill time with the family. Great day all.
21 Likes
You can view this a couple of ways, Fleur.
If you imagine them doing it with generosity and kindness in their hearts, it’s actually quite touching.
If you imagine them doing it through gritted teeth and irritation, you did them a big favour. You stopped them from drinking for one day at least. It’s ok to accept negative feelings if you know you are contributing to the greater good.
Either way, you win. 
6 Likes
It’s been an interesting journey so far. I see there many with way bigger milestones going on and it gives me hope I’ll be there too some day. 
20 Likes
-
4 YEARS SOBER Today
!!! Woke up feeling great. We had a very good weekend! My mom took the twins and so it’s been a nice break! She also making me a roast dinner tonight. Mom’s cooking is always the best! I go back to work tomorrow, kids back to school and daycare. We’ll be back to our normal schedules. Aleena starts ice skating classes she’s super excited to have an extra curricular activity. So back to busy, busy, busy. I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Grateful to have made another year sober! My life has changed tremendously. I went from having nothing to having everything I ever wanted for my family. My biggest accomplishment was buying my first home in September sometimes it’s hard to believe it’s my own. I am very proud of how far I’ve come. My children are so much more happy because I found peace. I never realized how traumatic it was for them to move homes and schools every time a rental lease was up or we had an inspection on our townhouse for the 4th time in a year. It was all a lot. This year we spent our very first Christmas of many in our new house. I am also able to care for my nieces and nephews because I remain sober. I would’ve never thought I would be in the place I am now but here we are making it work everyday.
@Dazercat Congrats to you as well on your 2 years my sober date buddy!
I hope you all have a wonderful day!!
49 Likes
Hey all, checking in on day 567. I hope everybody has a good one today.
A HUGE congrats to the lady above me 
for 4 years!! Amazing work @Complicatedmama !!
23 Likes
Congratulations Patty 
4 Likes
Checking in Day 4
Morning everyone! Woke up early and now off to work again. Woke up super irritable (think I’m in that phase now). Like absolutely everything was pissing me off… even the way I type on my phone haha Got ready and went outside. Said the serenity prayer, Let go and let God, Acceptance is key, Surrender it all, Just slow down etc. I hate being this way. This isn’t me. But I also know and am reminding myself that this mood will change. Nothing stays the same and I just need to push through it and not use. Using will make everything worse.
Anyway… for all u weather lovers out there (including me!)… this picture I posted yesterday wasn’t just a beautiful blue streak in the sky. It was a Chinook. Back where I’m from we dont get these. They are huge warm gusts of wind that blow from the Rocky Mountains. Yesterday was -35°C and today its +1°C! We’ve had them here in Alberta alot but I can never recognize the Chinooks lol I love weather stuff. Loved it ever since I was a kid! Used to stand outside as a kid pretending I could control the weather, the wind, rain etc. I was one of those kids that u couldn’t get inside during a thunderstorm lol id love to dance in the rain! Actually, I want to do that as an adult. Its really a fun goal of mine lol kind of silly but I literally want to go out into the rain and dance freely! Give back to my inner child Hope everyone has a great day! Will probably be on TS alot today. With the same client. I did bring my headphones tho to attend an NA meeting. So will do that! Luv to all!
24 Likes
Patty congratulations!!! U are such an inspiration to me and I love reading ur successes and just about ur daily life. It encourages to me to strive for more and to keep going! Luv u lady! I’m sooo proud of you for 4 years!
3 Likes
Good morning y’all, so this is my round two with getting sober I was once sober for a year. That was awhile ago. I failed myself and gave into depression and the opinions of others and how I was viewed. I know better than that and now approaching 40 I’m choosing life. I want to live for me. I choose happiness and clarity over giving in and letting the negativity of the world win. So here is to 5 days no alcohol!
23 Likes
Checking in on Sunday morning. Sober.
11 Likes
Congratulations on 4 years @Complicatedmama!
What you’ve accomplished this year is very heart warming. You are truly an amazing selfless person.
7 Likes