Checking in daily to maintain focus #43

Day 320

Made my amends to my wife last night. We have talked extensively throughout our recoveries. She is in Alanon so it helps She was able to forgive me and we both know the journey is far from over. It feels great to be able to have thay open and honest relationship with my wife. Neither of us will ever forget the terrible things done but the future is bright.

Much love everyone!

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Congratulations @Dazercat Eric!

I wish you and your grandchildren a beautiful time after their births!

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Day 191

Feeling good, healthy and happy today.

Not really much to say at the minute just wishing everyone a good day!

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Caught this, just by chance.
Now onto my hot english tea and a kitkat breakfast!
Itā€™s a good day to focus on today. The day that matters. :kissing_heart:

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Hey all, checking in on day 724. I hope everybody has a good one!

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Day 726 clean and sober today. First morning shift so Iā€™m up early af. I didnā€™t sleep either @Iguess gonna be a super tired day at work for me too. I hope everyone has a great day, love you guys!!! :sunglasses::metal:t2:

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Doing the amends to your partner is a weight lifted. Well done.

Day 666 :metal:

Planned to catch 666.66 but failed miserably :rofl:. Spoke to my sponsor for the first time in a couple of months, which was nice. I really associate her face and voice with feeling better about things. Otherwise was a bit of a lazy day off, and had to kick my ass into gear a couple of hours before the kids and husband got back. A few things that I should do got put off in the end. Never mind.

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Day 260 checking in :pray:t2:

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Rock on, Fleur! :metal: You are doing so great!

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Hope you feel better soon (and that itā€™s not COVID)!

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Checking in on day 361 with my second cup of coffee. Covered in itchy mosquito bites. Small price to pay for summer I guess. Kids are off to school and I am trying to decide whether to work from home or get off my ass and go to the office. Iā€™d probably get more done with the latter, as there are fewer distractions. Have a great day today, friends.

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Congratulations to mind blowing 3 years! :tada: :confetti_ball:

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Admitting youā€™re an alcoholic is the first step for AA and itā€™s the first step to real change! And I believe itā€™s the complete opposite of embarrassing or weakness. The strongest people are those who can recognize they have a problem and reach out for help. There are those even stronger who have the courage to pick themselves up after a relapse and to try again. So congratulations, youā€™ve already owned it!

Honestly, just do and say whatever makes you feel the most comfortable in those situations. Where I live, drinking alcohol and going to bars is a large part of social interactions and culture so when I tell people no or that Iā€™m not drinking, I always get questions like your peers were asking. Some people ask why, and usually I say something along the lines of ā€œI donā€™t want toā€ or ā€œIā€™m not drinking anymoreā€.

In the end, itā€™s none of their business and you donā€™t owe them anything. If someone keeps pushing me to drink I will ask them to stop and Iā€™m not afraid to tell them itā€™s none of their business. Usually the pushy people will back off thenā€¦ if not, I just leave. I donā€™t want to be around people who are like that anyways so I consider it a plus.

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Bah! 362. Guess I need more coffee.

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Sorry to hear youā€™re struggling Mel. Iā€™m proud of you and your perseverance! Sending love :purple_heart:

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Thank you Matti
Appreciate it
:pray::purple_heart::cactus:

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Day 2!

Feeling pretty good today. When I broke, I drank only what I had, which was smaller than usual. Even while inhebriated I wanted to quit and didnt acquire more alcohol, which is rare for me. I have had some good sober time and it is too good to pass up again.

Sucks to reset my time but it was pretty eye opening. Feeling confident, and just feel like I have to keep focused and conscious. When I start acting almost autonomously itā€™s not good. Meditation really helps.

Anyways, odaat and I hope everyone is doing fantastically. Thanks!

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Day 5 Just checking in. Take care.

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A HUGE happy congratulations on your 3 years of sobriety Menno!!! Really proud of you! A true inspiration to me :slight_smile:

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Impressive!! Congratulations :tada:

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