Hit a week today! Sun is shining, one kids in school, ones at grandmas! I’m watching tournament of champions, having lunch, and getting chores done… UNINTERRUPTED! SCORE.
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Congrats on 100 days!! 
This is so awesome! So many great reminders in your post that are really motivating me to be more positive today. I also love what you said about not holding on to a mistake because you spent so long making it… I’ve been kinda stuck on that one but you’re so righ! Time to let that shit go. So much good stuff. Anyway, I hope you enjoy your day 100!! 
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Checking in day 591
Things have not been linear. So many ups and downs. I question if I am doing the right thing. But I know in my heart what I have to do. I’m thankful for my sobriety leading the way. Without it I would question myself and doubt myself even more. Sobriety was the first step to a better life. It doesn’t always feel like that because of the ups and downs but I know without it I would still be stuck. Addiction felt like a cage. Sobriety gives me strength. Small progress is still progress! I’m getting there. Just gotta keep praying about it.
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Congratulations on your first week of the new you Anne
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I really like the way you put this. Sobriety really will lead the way, and while yes there still may be some questions if it’s right. Your heart knows what’s right. Addiction did feel like a cage, and in situations I would romanize stuff which would cause more self doubt and be stuck for longer…. Your doing great Sarah much love
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I woke up this morning feeling amazing…it faded fast. Yesterday afternoon was one of those afternoons where one little thing kept going wrong after one other little thing that kept going wrong. I was feeling so anxious and wanting a drink but I didn’t cave and I made it one week and now all I can do is think about having a drink. It’s only 1:00 p.m. here. It’s not normal for me to crave alcohol in the afternoon (unless it’s a sunny weekend out at the boat or at the beach) and it’s not like I want it NOW, but I’m thinking ahead to tonight and I’m thinking “I made it a week, I deserve one right?” NO. NO. No!!! I’ve got to read back on everything I’ve said. Forget about it and stop thinking about it. Distract myself. Remember why. One day at a time. Why is this so hard.
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Congratulations on your 1 weeks @Annedizzle and @Miranda
I am sorry you are struggling @Miranda I also rewarded myself for things with wine, so completely understand the milestone triggering that thought in your brain. Keep distracting yourself, you have done so well 
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Woohoooo! Well done on your double 3’s! How are you feeling? You must be so proud of yourself!! I’m at repdigits too! 99 days! And I hit the triple digits at 11pm tonight! 
Have a great day 🛼
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65th day straight, nearly a year of mostly sober ,(bar a couple of weeks). I’m incredibly grateful to be where I am today. It’s a miracle to be honest,; to be sober for the amount of time I have been Vs the last 25 years of active addiction, chronic drug/alcohol abuse. One day @a time, asking for help from universe to keep me on the thread of Life.
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You’re doing it. 
Beautiful song.
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Thanks so much @JennyH
I also just realized it’s not just about rewarding myself. I realized my trigger for thinking about in the first place is because I’m honestly absolutely 100% exhausted. Just taught three fitness classes back to back I haven’t been sleeping as well, I walked the dog and all I can think about is all the other stuff I have to do… So I’m thinking I’ll be absolutely exhausted and tonight would be a night to sit back and relax and do nothing and have a drink but I think I’m going to sit down and take a break right now. Thanks to Dana for posting about scheduled breaks throughout the day. I think that’s what I need right now. And if I don’t get all the stuff done that I want to get done… Whatever. It’s okay to be exhausted -I have a every good reason to be. I’m really bad for doing meditations but I think I might try to do that now.
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Congrats on 1 week
Oh yes, the exhaustion is so tough. I really struggled with that as always used wine to give me energy. It is hard to face the tiredness without old habits. It made me very grumpy! I think Dana’s ideas are brilliant, definitely focus on the self care. And well done again
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@Butterflymoonwoman Congratulations! I remember when three days kept tripping u up, now u have 3 whole damn weeks!
@JennyH Definitely exciting!
@Miranda Each time u struggle is an opportunity to set new habits and connections in the brain. Do it this time, and it will be easier next time.
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Yay you Anne!
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Congrats Dana!
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Thank you so much! And absolutely true… making new habits! So after I teach my evening classes I’d often finish right away pour a drink and take my drink into the shower with me. Whenever I smell my body wash, it makes me think I want to drink so I threw it out and bought a new one.(with a different scent) Okay maybe that’s a little bit different than starting new habits but I’m learning my triggers and I sat down and did a meditation and I’m going to make that a new habit too -taking a break through the day to do a meditation… It was only 5 minutes but I wish I did a longer one! I actually dozed off just for a moment and I feel way better now. Everyone’s encouragement and responses means so much to me
I now I have a renewed energy for the day and I’m going to get a few things done but not put too much pressure on myself.
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@Misokatsu Thank you Fleur!! It boggles my mind when I think about those times and amazes me to see the progress. I literally thot getting to where I am now was truly impossible for me. I can’t believe it!!
@Mno Thank you Menno!!! Appreciate the support my friend!
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Hi guys Kat here checking in late on Day 215
Drove home from Vacation weekend today and dropped the kids off with their Dad. Arranged to have the older ones on the weekend even if I am working, they are ok on their own for 8 hrs and they need the space from their Dad and his new gf. Lol.
Ate and gotta do some laundry, working 6 days in a row after this just getting mentally prepared. Addicted Healthcare professionals meeting tonight but look forward to getting back to NA tomorrow.
Hope you’ve all had a good sober day!
Kat
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I used to always buy alcohol from convenience stores. Often buying “just one” and then drinking it and then buying another “just one” from the next one. The bing bong sound of the door made me think of drinking or being drunk for months. Had to just stay away from them.
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