Caught a cool number today
I’m late to the party but huge congrats @Rockstar24777 you’ve been a true warrior and inspiration, those 2 years are so well deserved!!!
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Congratulations and nice catch!! 
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Evening Check in
4 Months Clean & Sober
Could this be why I’ve been emotional, irritable, and very grateful and joyful and everything in between lately? I’m actually kind of proud of this one in particular. Not sure why. But im very blessed and very grateful to be going to bed with a clean mind and body and with 4 months of recovery under my belt! Hugs to you all TS fam! Thank you!!!
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He’s dead cute and his Dad obviously adores him. He’s a lucky wee fella. I’m really happy for you things are going so well, Colin. Really fantastic!
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I’m very proud of you too Dana.
Enjoy being over that hump.
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Nice catch Becs
Love all the 1’s
ODAAT they add up
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Well done, Dana! Congrats!
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Congratulations Dana fantastic job!!! 
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Hi Dana, I hope you feel better by now. I’m personally going through the shits right now so, hoping things are looking up for you.
You comment on needing to escape and having no where to go now that you’re sober has me thinking - I think it’s a universal human need so unplug from our life and take our minds elsewhere FOR A WHILE. that’s why we have movies, literature, hobbies - and, yes, addictions. I definitely get so overwhelmed with life on a daily basis I need to listen to podcasts or audiobooks and walk my dogs, or bake sth, clean, read or watch a beloved series again to take my mind off the day before bed or at lunch. I think that’s ok. It’s when I feel I need to escape fully, that life is unbearable, that’s when it’s a problem.
So, I think your situation calls for some healthy-in-moderation escapes? It’s great when we can find acceptance in engaging our minds, like in meditation and journalling. But it’s also ok to unplug for a while and read a thriller (or whatever you prefer) or binge a podcast, go on mental vacation for a bit.
Hope you’re well!
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@Faugxh I know this comment wasn’t directed at me but thank you so much for putting it out there.
I’ve always been someone who has escaped from life in some form (my addiction, drinking, reading, playing video games, playing D&D). By trying to be clean I’ve spent some time trying to really engage with life and particularly be around people. As an introvert I find it very tough and I have found myself struggling with myself. Finding I’ve had to fight to be present and switched on all the time.
But actually you and @SassyBoomer have reminded me that that escape, done in the right way with the right tools (e.g. reading a good book) can be just what you need. A chance to recharge your batteries and go again.
I am rubbish at giving myself time to heal both mentally and physically. I need to remember it’s a marathon not a sprint and be kinder to myself.
So thank you both for giving me just the advice I needed to start my day. It has genuinely changed my outlook. 
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Day 1324
I am gratefully at ease in my sobriety and yet not TOO comfortable. Not so comfortable that I ever think “oh, I got this. I’m good now”. I mean I’m good but I still have to acknowledge HOW I got good… By being sober. And HOW I got sober was by being willing to change, learn, grow, help others, and above all check-in with myself. Self care is a natural art that I’m still honing. Balance and moderation are just as well.
I don’t give praise to anything that slowly hurts me. That goes for laziness, anger, apathy, callousness, judgement, pride, jealousy and in general, things that do harm to others.
I’m really grateful that everything above is a part of my daily mentality.
Thank you TS
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Congratulations! 
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Lovely catch!! 
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Congratulations for you lady, 4 months in your pocket! Kadeng! 
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#Day 1364 
Had my appointment with surgery yesterday. The inflamation is gone
But I still have some healing to do.
Today will be my first day at work after 4 weeks.
Looking forward to it but a bit scared at the same time. Hope I can keep my tempo low.
My normal tempo is very up 
Picture is from my Frangipani plant who is blooming right now
I have it for years, this is the first time it showed me his gratitude
Have a great day!
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Checking in…
Update on my accident…All bones healed, casts removed & beginning physical therapy!
More importantly my integrity is in tact with my recovery, relationships & responsibilities!!!
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Triple digits! Well done!
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