That is an idea! If I was back home I would know exactly where to apply. But in the province I am in now, I’d have to look. I also don’t know if I want to stay in the social services field. I find working with addictions or those who “work” very hard for me. Maybe I haven’t healed enough around that area. I do find it triggering. So for me to work with individuals that struggle in that area, i think if have to be farther along. But I have been working in this field for 13 years and I feel like I am good at it. Just need to find the right path for me I guess
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Thank u for the reminder. I am tired but I need self care. I think a nice bath is in order 
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Wow!!! Congratulations
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Day 40! I am so happy and proud of where I am and who I have become. I can’t believe the person I was 41 days ago, it seems like so much longer than 41 days that I had my last binge drink and eat…
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Wow!!! Way to go!
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Congratulations! 30 days is amazing!!! I know what you mean about feeling like a different life. It does for me also. I’m so proud of you❤️
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Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. I hope you are doing ok. Can you find any comfort? A warm bath, a soft blanket, some music or a positive affirmations meditation? I’m wishing you peace💖
I’ve been doing club soda with a splash of cranberry juice and fresh lime juice lol. It really helps with the cravings
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The smell of rain is my happy place. Something about it is just so soothing for the mind. The smell of all the wet plants and dirt is therapy for me. Love love love it!!
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Congrats!!
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LOL! Why yes…yes I did!!
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Well, I managed to make it through the entire weekend without a single drink! And there was some temptation that’s for sure. I am proud of the fact that I was able to stay sober with the vacation I took. Bodes well because I have many more lined up this Summer… The biggest test will be a trip I have coming up to go to Vegas in a little over a month… I have a wedding between now and then, and then a camping trip for after Vegas. All of those things I usually drink… Well, I used to drink with most of my activities. But actively choosing to not drink gives me a different perspective. I know what I can order at the bars to stay sober, and I seem to have a good handle on other drinks I can drink to help curb those cravings. My friends are very supportive, my friend that came with this weekend also chose not to drink with me! So good decisions are being made, I just need to keep choosing to make those decisions. Finishing up day 15 for me today. Yall have a great rest of your day!
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Day 674 for alcohol and hit a full week smoke free today! It’s been a great weekend and I am looking forward to a lot of stuff upcoming! I hope everyone has a great and sober weekend too!
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Wow great work on the no smoking!!!
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Thank you so much Jenny 
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Day 197
Day 3 No Caffeine
Busy day with the kiddos, and cleaning the apartment. Congrats to everyone reaching those milestones. Proud of yall!
Take care and have a good night! 
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This album never gets old. Definitely in my top 10. I think I equally like tame impala psychedelic rock and pop music… I find myself going back to The album… lonerism
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Coffee. Half way through my workweek. Yesterday was tough. Today will be busy. I’ll make it through. I’m sober and clean. I’m taking it one day at a time. I check in here. My toughest day now is still better than my best day under the influence.
I had dinner with my sis and her partner yesterday. Talking to them I noticed how far I’ve come. Sobriety gave me the chance to work on myself, work that was way overdue, work with an importance that just can’t be understated. Life and death. And more work to do and looking forward to that.
I don’t really feel like going to work but that’s OK. Just for today I’ll make it. Like I hope and except you all to make it. Have as good a week as you all can friends. Clean and sober or nothing will come from it. Love from Amsterdam.
@Englishd Welcome back Derek, and big congrats on 4.5 years.
@Thirdmonkey 1500 Is just an awesome number Scott. Huge congrats my friend.
@HappyButtersStotch Yay you Rose! 4 months is going places!
@vaariesga One week smokefree Cliff! Yay you!
@mamador A full moth Marianne! Congrats!
@anon53116147 Love you man. Come back.
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Sunday night check in.
850 fucking days AF!!!
All alone in a new house and I didn’t stock up on booze after the first stages of moving. I stocked up with flavored sparkling waters. Lots of them. After a hard day like this it will be great to sleep hard and sober and not wake up without a headache. This can be the first house I live in without ever drinking in it. I don’t even want a fucking drink.
I stay sober because I don’t think I got another recovery in me.
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I was thinking exactly the same thing tonight when I had a fleeting thought of trying to get something to drink… And then I thought to myself why would I want to have to start all over again. I was remembering how hard it really was and how much easier it is now. I don’t want to have to do it all over again. I still have thoughts from time to time, but it pales in comparison to the cravings I had getting through the first couple of weeks.
Congratulations on 850 days! I can’t wait to say that too!
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