Wow! Congratulations on four years! I really appreciate your presence here. 
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Rounding off day 19. Tomorrow I wake up sober to another milestone!
Today I thought, for the first time since choosing sobrietyā¦ that I actually enjoy being sober 
. Likeā¦ I might prefer this over being drunk!!! Who knew? And I believe that thought killed those post work cravings I get every. Single. Dayā¦ it didnāt happen today, and Iām only just now realizing that I didnāt crave when I got home 4 hours ago! Hoping the feelings today are a new normal. If thatās the case then I should have zero issue staying sober thru my cousins wedding in 2 weeks. My friends birthday in Vegas in a month, AND camping in 2 months. Iām looking forward to the challenge actually. Bring it on! 
My biggest worry about being sober was that I wouldnāt be fun/funny anymoreā¦ or that friends wouldnāt wanna hang out anymore. Turns out that my friends are cooler 
than I gave them credit for! I have the supportive friends I need in my corner, I have 19 days under my belt, I have an amazing supportive man, a beautiful super cool and fun daughter, a couple of pretty awesome bonus kids, a business, and a pair of snuggly fur babies 
, my corner of the world is more comfy than I thought. Why did I want by to be numb again?
The biggest challenge that I thought I would face, was staying sober when my guy is a bartenderā¦ And heās really really good at it. Like wins competitions and is well known in the community for his craftā¦ but I surprisingly dont find that to be challenging at all. He doesnāt really drink either, after shift he will have a couple but im sleep when he gets home. Doesnāt drink on his days off. But even if he does it doesnāt bother me. Which surprises meā¦ I thought Iād want to french kiss the whiskey right off his taste buds 
but so far so good!
Turns out the things I was most worried about, donāt matter at all. I avoided sobriety for the longest time over those things too. Seems like the biggest challenge, is time of day. Who knew 5pm would be such a hard time of day to get on the other side of, soberā¦
Favorite part of sobriety-the sleep!!! Iāve been getting UH-MAZING sleep this past week. I feel brand new. MAN I just feel so GOOD today 
Goodnight friends. Looks like a lot of us had a good day, or reached some pretty major milestones today, congrats to you all!! Love reading the stories and seeing those accomplishments. Way to go!!!
And for those are are struggling with loss, negative self optics, finances, relationships, or just in general with no clear reason why, remember that today is tomorrowās yesterday. Focus on what you CAN control. Find moments where you can allow yourself some peace. And donāt be so hard on you. The world is hard enough without provocation, thats for damn sure. Celebrate those small wins. Every step forward, big or small, is a step in the right direction. Much love to you all 
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Just want to say I love your supportive presence here and I love the way you tackle this sobriety business Shaunna. Realistic positivity, great attitude, well thought out ways to enforce your sobriety one day at a time. Thanks for being here!
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Congratulations 
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Day 10! Whoop! Amazing how much you can get done when sober isnāt it!!!
@hutch Iām also going through the guilts. Yikes. Nasty things I remember doing while pissed, was a total bitch. I guess thereās only forwards from here. A bit of self compassion is ok too 
@Dolse71 Iām truly sorry to hear about your friend. Thanks for sharing thatās an important reminder for me. Iām gonna contact an old friend today because of what you wrote.
Happy sober Friday everyone
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Awe!! Thanks man! Iām really happy I found this group. It really makes all the difference
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Day 485. 1 year and 4 months today.
As most of you have seenā¦ Iāve been a bit if a hot messā¦ But Iām dealing. Reached out. Got some reassuranceā¦ Spent the day actually coaching/playing softball with my girls. Instrad if just watching. Iāve always loved playing softball so doing it with my girls was awesome.
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Not a particularly special number, but any sober day is special
.Had some small hiccups, irritations, possible disturbances today, but nothing really bothered me too much.
Got a few things to catch up on over the next few days, so I donāt get too behind and stressed.
Already end of the work week for me. TGIF all!
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Ah, the magic moment of hitting double digits ! Congrats with 10 days !
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Hi and congratulations on hitting 10 days, itās a good feeling right? 
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Ah, amazing! Youāll have a great time, Ireland is gorgeous and the people are the best
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Congratulations @siand that is massive!! 
Equal congratulations to @Bigbear Double didgets, well done 
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Morning all, woke up feeling great. Day off and I actually have some energy, really hoping that means the recent fatigue was covid and not my pre-existing conditions getting worse. Means I can get out and about in the sunshine 
The only problem is I have a poorly daughter. Will have to work that in to the day, lots of cuddles and her favourite foods (she has requested orange juice, grapes and raspberries). Husband working from home so can work it out between us.
That was a very complicated way of saying it will be a good day 
Hope everyone else has a lovely day.
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Hope your daughter feels better soon, have a relaxing day off, if poss, at least the sun is shining today
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Getting a few Friday night pangs. I havenāt been sleeping well guys. Broken sleep, waking up so early. Pushing myself a bit too far. Iāve got a footy game with my boy tonight so donāt have the time to entertain the idea really. But itās the first time in a while Iāve had a strong craving so I just wanted to pop on and put it out there. Write it down rather than entertain the idea. Thanks for listening guys x
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Better out than in. True about many things, thoughts of using is one.
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Youāre right. I sometimes have those weird thoughts too. Then I really have to tell myself how it really is, Iāve been sober for a long time which I enjoy very much, the alternative is just not a possibility given the consequences we all know dot exclamation mark!!! Itās good that you notice those thoughts, that you are aware of how tricky they are.
And what a beautiful dream catcher. Very well done.
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Day 227 checking in odaat 
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Checking in at day 248.
I have been sick for the last 2 days. Sore throat, headache, fever, cold and my whole body hurts. But I donāt have Covid. It is already such a challenge to walk the dog, I spend all day in bed. I got the flu at exactly the wrong time because I was supposed to get the tests for the nursing actions for my work today. Pfff always at the wrong time. But today I feel a little better. I have a lot of reading to catch up on here on TS so Iāll do that. I hope everyone has a good, healthy dayš
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Thank you Jenny, it would be a great milestone, first final sober but, unfortunately, I am superstitious, and prefer not being alive in case of defeat. I prefer being at home now with pizza and sparkling water. 
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