You can do this. You know what to do. We are here for you. We want to help you. So don’t decide to just go out and get drugs without at least asking our help. Keep in mind that a relapse can kill you, you are not some lucky invincible exception.
But I believe in you. You’ll get through this sober. Good luck 
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Thank you SO much Jan hugs. I appreciate ur post. That truly means alot to me 
I’m doing okay so far. I feel tired tho. How are you doing?
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Congratulations on 1 week!!! Awesome work 
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Checking in on Day 3. Looking through my history of this app, I’ve had 3 sober stretches of 22 days 57 days and 86 days. I know I feel better without alcohol controlling my life so hope to go further this time. Love reading all the stories here and knowing I’m not alone. Peace and strength to all.
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I’m new here, and probably not supposed to post here, but I’d like to check-in and say I’m 3 days 12 hours 37 minutes clean and counting. 
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Welcome!!! Ur in the right place perfect thread to post ur clean time and check ins!
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Don’t worry about posting in the “wrong place”. We’ve all had to learn how this forum works, you’ll get the hang of it in no time. If you have questions, we’re happy to help 
And welcome, congratulations on 3 days, even if it might seem short, that is a great achievement
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772 days without gaming
9 minutes from 1 week without abusing technology
I’m doing pretty good. Passed my theory exam first try which isn’t very common
Had myself jabbed with the booster today.
Public transit was screwing me over. One bus didn’t show up and a bus left 5 minutes early so I saw it drive past me. So that was annoying, but I did reach 10k steps because I ended up having to speed walk to the train station where I missed the train by about 2 minutes. But I could luckily also take a bus home from there.
During one of my layovers I had to wait 10 minutes for the bus. So I walked around 1 kilometre to the next bus stop. So I’m making healthy choices.
My sister visited today, which was fun. She’s even more fucked up than me, so I’m truly grateful that recovery from gaming addiction has brought me the experience to help her and be there for her.
And so is she. Which makes it a lot better.
My brother is also home, he’s been doing some rambling about how we wants to be a dictator and have all foreigners in the Netherlands killed.
(He’s very severely autistic and mentally 12 so he doesn’t understand how dumb he sounds nor the severity of what he says. Once you’re used to it, it’s kinda funny 
)
My mom watched TV right in front of me. She knows that I’ve quit, but she probably has very little faith as I’ve let her down very consistently. And she likely doesn’t even realize that it hurts me.
But in the end, my recovery is my responsibility.
I’ve also been doing some calculating and I should be getting my regular status in a week.
Pro tip: the moderators don’t like it when you call someone names, repeatedly, after an official warning, whether that person had it coming or not, which is very understandable 
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Woo!! Almost back in the regulars club! 
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Thank you so much for the encouragement
@anon57836609 it means quite a lot.
I am sorry your public transit debacle happened! I’m glad you found the silver lining of it being a healthy choice!
Your brother sounds like a character of a person, indeed. I don’t share his beliefs, but I bet he’s interesting at a dinner party!
I am sorry to hear about your mom’s blausé nature about the TV, considering that it seems like you’ve talked to her about this more than once. I’m sorry for your hurt. I can relate.
I hope your mom can come to a realization of how important this is for you.
I was sober 569 days and May 15 2021 hit. I’ve reset my sobriety counter {lapsed} 19 times since then. Over 19 times I truly thought I had my life back on track.
I was able to quit multiple times, but just kept coming back.
I can’t go on living that way. Hopefully this place can be part of my recovery toolset.
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So glad to hear this!
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Oh thank goodness, so good to hear from you!
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Day # 8 sober
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Danni…thank goodness!! Much worry and concern for you. Darned COVID!!!
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Congratulations on your 7 days. Marissa.
I don’t understand this though 
My wife drinks all the time and I’m sober. It’s very hard for me some days. Especially when I focus on her drinking and not on my sobriety. I wish you all the strength in your recovery.
I started a thread Are you affected by a loved one who is an addict?
If your interested check it out.
Keep up the good work.
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AWE!!!
This is my favorite screen you have made.
Love it.
Congrats warrior.
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Checking in
3.5 hours until Day 10
Thank you everyone for ur comments and support on that thread I posted. I am not shaking anymore and not once did I go back n forth in my mind wondering if I made the right decision. I know I did. I finally made that long journey from my head to my heart. All the work I’ve done these past 9 days paid off and I said no to getting drugs and I stuck my ground. My husband seemed abit off about that (he’s probably shocked honestly since I used to always cave in when he asked about us getting some). He didn’t call for himself either… I was wondering if he would. But he didn’t. He sulked abit I guess. That’s what it seemed to me anyway. Then we ordered food from Boston Pizza. He ordered a burger and fries and I ordered a full rack of ribs (
) with veg and mashed potatoes lol I shared my ribs with him tho. Tonight I’m not concerned about what I eat. I felt like I deserved ribs lol He is lightening up now tho. Not sulking. Im shocked in what I did. I didn’t know I had it in me honestly. Fuck I’m grateful 
I will wake up in the morning and keep being vigilant. My work isn’t done. I need to keep doing what I’m doing to stay clean. Everyday. I’m excited to wake up tmrw and actually be able to look at my eyes in the mirror and feel proud of what I did. Not shame and regret
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