Checking in on day 30! Right now in this waking moment living in this moment in all the silence of the early morning hours, I feel very close to this wild flower. Standing alone even though beautiful on the very top of the surface, there underneath lies some not so pretty blemished leaves. Though this flower may not look like all the others or the one not to be highly liked by others because of it’s not so perfect qualities, that doesn’t stop this flower from growing held strong by its stem not allowing any imperfections or mistakes to keep it from flourishing and producing this beautiful radiant color. Pushing through the rocks, the rain and standing alone shines bright without the need for others to give approval to grow! Have a blessed day y’all!
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Hey Richard…on the real so proud of you. 60 days yessss. Keep going.
One day at a time 
…thank you.
Good Day Mno
I love your surroundings…I can see in the pictures. I’m a big believer in your home being a space of comfort and strength too. Your sanctuary. Thanks for sharing. The flowers are willing the spring in early 
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Day 12 clean and sober!
Woke up at 4am to get my workout in. Not the best pump but better than nothing!
Hope everyone has a great day.
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Good Day Talking Sober Friends. It’s Thursday. Love me a Thursday. Although it freezing cold I believe -15…going to bundle up and suck it up. My daughter and I have a well deserved and much needed hair apt today. Thankful.
Strong 24 all.
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Congratulations on Day 12 Sarah. I love early morning workouts. One of my greatest positive tools.
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Good Morning Charlie
Hope you are feeling better soon. I too thought I had “the one” last weekend…yet It wasn’t. Was better after a weekend of good rest.
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Morning. Day 105, got my girls off to school it was a good morning, came down grouchy and saw it so I immediately started saying thank you and counting my gratitudes. Not much else to say going to relax and do some laundry much love
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Day 71
Got my Tea going this morning, never get enough sleep (life of a parent). Thankful to be here, Sober 2022, one day at a time. Have a good one!!
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Hey all, checking in on day 592. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Already off to a crappy start. Went to bed in a terrible mood because my boss accused me not cleaning everything I was supposed to. I’ve been at this job for 6 months now, I know what’s required of me. Anyway, tried to unwind with computer, TV, phone, etc. Finally gave up and went to bed and got up too early and with a pounding headache. Maybe I should try for the gym. So my stiff knees, dislocated shoulder and overall physical weakness can distract me from how much I hate my life right now. 
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Day 594 clean and sober today. 11 months since I lost him. It doesn’t get better but it’s something I’m forced to live with. Love you son sooooo much 
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Day 1180 and 26 days without diet coke.
I am doing a bit better today. Enjoying the last rays of sunshine on my balcony with a decaf and lots of milk foam. 
It feels a bit like spring. Hope we will have some and not go directly into summer.
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I cannot imagine what that must be like and i hope i don’t ever find out. Hugs brother
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Wooooohooooo!!!
Way To Gooooooooo!!!
Very happy for you, those first 60 days are damn hard work.
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Hahah Menno I just had a flash back to when I first came to the forum. There was a member that used to speak in emojis! Alf!!! Do you remember her? I wonder where she went, hope she’s doing well.
Always happy to see your stuffed animals enjoying the view. I noticed the beautiful bouquet of tulips you had on your table the other day, just lovely.
You are doing great my friend, love walking with you on this crazy journey.
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Richard this is absolutly amazing!!! A HUGE congratulations is in order for ur 2 whole months sober!! And thank you for the wonderful compliment! It is absolutely incredible to see ur transformation! U are truly an inspiration to me not only in recovery but also in the area of health and fitness. Really proud of you my friend!! Huge hugs!!!
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Huge congrats on your 60 days, Richard! 
I’m so glad you’re here. Keep on keeping on! 
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Morning check in
Day 4
Today is an emotional day. I couldn’t sleep well last night. Was thinking of stuff from my past. Sometimes talking about things reminds me of things (and that’s ok, talking and crying is healing). I realize I have no control over that stuff now, cuz it is in the past but a lot of stuff about the Inner Child is coming up. Just literally had a good cry this morning. And I will be focusing on good things for my body and soul today. So yoga, exercise, good nourishing food, lots of beautiful healing music, smudging, cleansing crystals & meditation. Memories are coming back up lately. Not all bad ones either. My memory hasnt been very good for a long time now. I cant remember most of my childhood or growing up honestly. My life feels like a blurr or like time is missing. Its weird. But good memories are beginning to pop up from when I was a kid. Playing Sailor Moon outside with my brother or sitting in front of the window watching the thundershowers. Playing My Little Ponies or being super jealous of the girl that had the crazy Barbie house with all the accessories lol Makes me smile. I want to get back to that pure innocence and genuine happiness. I mean the innocence part is long gone lol but I wanna strive for complete self love and acceptance. Will make today an “inner work” sort of day full of
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Thanks Dan I appreciate that very much. Thanks for your support man it means a lot
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