Literally one moment at a time. I’ve put up so many things on my fridge so I see them all the time. Quotes and inspirations and reminders. Cravings always pass. They don’t last that long. I never regret waking up sober but I always regret that first drink because it always leads to more. I reach out here if I’m really craving. I read my journal of why I hate Alcohol. I keep busy. I drink something else without alcohol. I cry sometimes. I meditate. Take a bath. Call someone. Eat something. Rest. Exercise. It depends on what your triggers are and then just try to tune in to what it is and respond to your body for what it truly needs. It’s not easy, bit it’s worth it. I’m on day 19 after having to reset after day 24 after I first joined here… Before that, ten years of drinking almost every day and almost always wayyyy tooooo much. I’ve had a really hard last couple of days emotionally, but strangely enough I’m not craving. I’m just feeling lousy, but I know a drink won’t fix it. I’m glad you’re here. You can do this!!! Keep trying and keep trying. Even if you fall, each time you stand back up you get stronger.
I’m not. I posted during my relapse that I was fat and useless and never cooked for my girls so I’m trying to change that lol.
Seems like u have a natural skill 
that looks amazing!
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Day 63
Very busy day. But I managed to handle it okay I think. Started getting irritable later on but am basically choosing to do the opposite of what I want to do right now… so anything unhealthy or toxic in my thinking or behaving… I am switching it. I wanna talk with an attitude? I do the opposite. I wanna look like I have “resting b!tch face”? I smile instead lol 
It actually kind of works in an odd way. I’m definitly ready for bed soon tho. Have some work training tmrq mrng for 3 hours that I really don’t want to go to. But I gwt paid for it and it is via zoom… so I guess I can stick it out haha Anyway, hope everyone is managing okay today.
Thank you. It’s been an emotional couple days for sure. First day was just hungover awfulness, I decided to go out with a bang and drink the rest of the alcohol I had… didn’t wanna pour it out, I spent money on that crap!! Welp… theres my sign lol… So then I’ve been crying and feeling miserable (also bc im sick) since then. I’ll have to try your tricks! Thank you for responding to my post 
Things are getting better. I got all the dishes clean (they’d been sitting in the sink for nearly 2 weeks), and I ate some solid food for the first time in a week. And I found some completely silly stuff on YouTube to make me laugh
I should add that Topeka has a place called Valeo which supplies all kinds of services for people with MH issues, or the homeless or addicts. I’m seeing my case mgr tomorrow to get to the bottom of my housing. If they’re not paying for whatever reason I’ll have to empty out my savings to pay my own rent. But at least I’l have a definite answer And I’m seeing my employment counselor on Friday. So things aren’t 100% awful. 
Oh yay!! I’m glad there are some potential solutions. AND u got alot done! That’s great! Glad ur evening is getting better!
Hello everyone,
I hope that everbody can or could start refreshed into the week after easter!
I went for a walk yesterday and was able to do a longer distance, because of my sobriety (actually on day 51 sober). Some deer showed up and let me photographed it.
The picture is a little bit blurry, because of the maximal zooming.
Day 184
Feelin better today. Been drinkin a lot water, Gatorade, and Electrolit. I think I finally got rid of the fever and chills. My Covid home test came out negative, but not sure if I should get tested at a lab. I’ll live. I haven’t been outside in a few days. I miss my long walks and skateboarding 
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My little man has been a handful recently. Wife has been stressing. I haven’t had a chance to take him out to the park. Kids will be kids. Gotta love em.
Still sober. Still fightin. Not givin up. Take care everyone. Proud of yall.
Glad your feeling a bit better! It sucks to be suck. Do you have another home test? You could try another tomorrow? That’s what they recommend here I think. The first can be a false negative, but hopefully not:crossed_fingers:
it’s so hard to be sick with little kids around too. I hope you can rest and continue to stay hydrated and feel better:heart:
I have one more home test. Ima take it tomorrow, hopefully it’s negative. Good lookin out. Yeah, it’s hard with my two boys, they’re always bumpin heads.
I hope all is well with you. Stay strong.
Day 7 tv and PlayStation and this app keeping my attention away from the demon drink got cravings must resist 
Day 48 of no self harm
Well I didn’t get any school done today. I just couldn’t focus at all.
I’m so frustrated with my family. My grandpa has a UTI and had a catheter put in. He has a hard time changing the bag himself, so my family has been stopping by to do it. Now they’ve gotten lazy and won’t help. My grandpa has to learn to do it himself. I’m glad he can do it, but how selfish are they?? I’d do it but I don’t live in that town. It’s about a 20 minutes drive to see him and I don’t have a license so I need a ride there. His other 2 kids live across the street and the other about 5 minutes away but they still can’t be bothered.
I just feel so stressed. I want to scream and cry but I can’t get any of these feelings out of my system.
Something positive: I got to relax most of today. Played a lot of Stardew valley.
Hey nice job! Keep on truckin, the distractions are pretty key to getting through it sometimes I’ve noticed!
Day 18
New longest sobriety streak in years (like at least 4 or 5)
I feel like I’m getting to meet myself for the first time lots lately. I have a lot left to do in building success but I’m happy with my foundation now so far. Best part is I’m here for myself and gonna keep it that way
Have to say a huge thank you to everyone here
Day 1. Still an alcoholic.
Ditto x3. I hope you had a relaxing sober day.
Oh no, Patty! I hope your leg is starting to feel a little bit better today. I tore my ACL a while ago. It’s no fun!
That’s really hard when your family is not helping. I’m glad you tried to relax today. Thinking about you and your grandpa too
I’m so proud of you!!!