Checking in daily to maintain focus #38

[Twizzlers]

Thats good to hear .

[anon86198612]

Thanks for the insight. I will have a read. Definitely think educating myself on addiction is a good step. I recently bought ‘in the realm of hungry ghosts - close encounters with addiction’ by Gabor Maté - wonder if anyone has read it? It’s got good reviews and I read one of his other books (when the body says no) which was great. I haven’t started reading it yet but hope it will provide some useful insights.

[Mno]

974. On my second coffee. Had a little bit of a disaster yesterday, as both my new panniers somehow dislodged themselves from my bike on our first outing. Which I didn’t notice as I was wearing my headphones. Tracing the route I rode I found one back but the other one remains MIA. Including my shades and some other stuff.
     It happens to me from time to time. Sober or not. I did consider if drinking would make it any better. Well, not at all. No trigger. No craving. No urges. Just the realization how preposterous the idea is, that drinking would help. And a second good thing is that, although I lost some expensive items, two weeks of not drinking and smoking will save me the money I need to replace it all.
     Have a good Sunday all. Make it sober and clean. First condition for all of us for a better life. Love from Amsterdam where there’s no real reason to be outside today, unless, like me, you promised yourself to do a spinning class and get some groceries. I did.

[Kacialyn]

I am so proud to say that I have made it to one full week sober , it may not be that long but for me that is a huge deal. It has not been easy at all. It’s been quite the roller coaster. However I look at the bigger picture which is my future with my kids and it pushes me through.

Again , this place is my safe haven and I’m so damn appreciative to each and everyone of you Here’s to one week down

[Letthesunshinein]

Congratulations! One week is a huge deal, don’t ever minimize your sobriety it’s a daily thing we can’t get from point A to point C without living point B ya know. Just for today! Completely immerse yourself in each day loving yourself in the moments right where you are and before you know it your strength will grow and sobriety will become a way of life. It does get easier, but never let your guard down. We have to stay aware of our thoughts, and words that we feed to our spirit. Again congratulations keep up the good fight. We all need each other to push through. And remember Just for today!

[Nordique]

Hey all, checking in on day 602. I hope everyone is having a good weekend!

@Mbwoman congrats on 11 months!! That’s amazing!

@Kacialyn huge congrats on 1 week!! I always say that the first week was by far the hardest for me. Keep up the hard work, it does get easier

@Eke congrats on 3.5 years!! That is amazing

[Kacialyn]

Thank you so much for you kind words and support , means so much , it’s people like you that have made this so much easier than expected , don’t get me wrong I have my urges and moments but just coming on here and reading everyone’s advice , support and love just makes everyday that much brighter

[Mbwoman]

Thanks, Eric. Saw ol’ Ben in The Accountant last weekend. A long way from Good Will Hunting days!

[Mbwoman]

True that, @Pickles!! Love sobriety!

[Jasty2]

Congrats

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[TigerMatriarch]

I’m glad you felt able to share this. It was very brave. I hope having put it into words helped you to sort out you’re very difficult situation. Please remember it is okay to not put yourself in a situation that risks your mental health and sobriety.

[TigerMatriarch]

3 weeks!! Woot WOOT!!

[Gbw3006]

Checking in 22 days sober .

[Butterflymoonwoman]

Checking in
Day14
Hit 2 weeks! Feeling so grateful that I am clean and sober right now. Currently at work. Really wishing I was home actually but it’s OK. Taking care of my responsibilities is apart of my recovery. Feeling abur fatigued today but overall okay no urges to use! Hope everyone is having a good Sunday so far!

[Dazercat]

Way to go Gary!! Keep up the great work

[TigerMatriarch]

Gold stars for you! 2 weeks is awesome!

[Dazercat]

Checking in 2 years 5 weeks Sober and hangover free. Not much going on. Same ol same ol. But that does not include drinking anymore. It easily could.
But I continue to choose not too

[TigerMatriarch]

Enjoy the victory! It’s HUGE! Congratulations!

[Dazercat]

Congratulations Kaci! One week is HUGE! It was a really really long time for me when I got there.