Day 272 checking in odaat hope everyone is well off to Spain tomorrow for 12days with the family looking forward to a break I’ve heard there is a heat wave going on over there just now gives me anxiety as my 11month old baby is coming with us I’ve took a lot of measures to keep her protected from the sun factor 50+ I’ve got a pram cover I’ve also got a uv tent I’m not going to drink over it but still find it hard to manage my anxiety 
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Day 54. Made it through my sister’s wedding bCk in Michigan! It was tough at parts but I set pretty good boundaries. Nothing but support from family and friends. Gave a great speech at the wedding sober and nervous . This was the first time seeing a ton of partying friends without partying and it is a huge weight off my shoulders . Feeling excited about continuing on my journey. Hoping for smooth sailing in the future. Super grateful for the support I’ve received on here. Thanks all and have a great work week!
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Day 678
Nearly was back to day 0 today, major strife with son in morning, and I got angry and then felt guilty all day, students were annoying and making me question the point of me being there, I cried when I got home and my husband just rolled his eyes at me. I really didn’t give a shit about my sobriety. I don’t know what stopped me today. Glad it did.
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Sorry for your shitty day Flo. Very happy you didn’t give in to addiction’s lying voice. Good times and bad ones, drinking is never a good idea. Hoping for a better day tomorrow. Hugs.
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Fantastic, I think a wedding can be a huge test and cause of anxiety. Well done for getting through it successfully. I’ve got a wedding in a while too, which will be my first not drinking and I’ve decided to drive so there is absolutely no way I would have a drink.
I’m sure you’re feeling good now it’s all over and you did it 
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Sending hugs xx hoping tomorrow will be a better day for you, “someone/thing” is watching over and maybe helped carry you today, glad to see 678 
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80 days alcohol free…have had a few smokes but focusing on no alcohol is my main goal atm. Reflecting on the smoking is happening gently. So proud of myself 
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Day 16 AF
I know I’ve said it recently but I really am so glad that I have returned to my old workplace. Mentally stimulating and I’m loving the challenges.
Have a great day folks, goodnight from me.
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So glad and proud of you that you didn’t give in, it wouldn’t change a thing about your current struggles. It would only add shame and feelings of guilt to the situation.
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I don’t know. Napping all day with a loved one, a good dinner and another 24 hours clean and sober sounds like a great day to me 
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That’s a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing it. It’s so awesome to see pictures of the past that include family members.
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Uf! I wish I could give you a big awkward hug in front of your husband and say, “Is that so hard to do for your wife when she’s had a bad day?!” You did brilliantly getting through that without succumbing to an urge to numb it away.
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Oh sweetie, sorry about your day. Those damn pesky emotions can really get in the way sometimes especially when your day is too busy to take time to analyze why it’s happening. You stayed sober through it though and that is an absolute win. I hope your today is much better
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Day 7. Gratitude and working the recovery path
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@Seb good work on your 16 days!!! 
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Hey all, checking in on day 736. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Sorry to hear about your shitty day Fleur. Those days suck, when it feels like you’re oil in water and nothing’s staying coherent or connected or constructive.
Take care and get some time in for your self reflection. My experience with those days is they signal there’s a missing piece. I had a day like that yesterday. I reflected and realized I need to dig into some of my personal hang-ups, some addiction related and some not. I have scheduled an appointment and will do that.
The body keeps the score (the feelings do too) 
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That sounds awful. I’m proud of you for not giving up, Fleur. I sincerely hope that tomorrow is a better day.
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@Mno @Becsta @Jesile @RosaCanDo @SassyBoomer @Matt @icebear
Thanks so much for your kind words. Feeling really grateful to still be sober. Just goes to show you can always have bad days and cravings and forks in the road. Not sure what saved me today, just that not drinking is a habit, maybe, I don’t get undressed in public, I don’t scream random swearwords for no reason, and I don’t drink. I definitely did a detailed 10th step email today, and I am not unaware that this day comes on the tail of my triggering Friday nights. Some fine-tuning definitely needed in my life.
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Look at that present, happy, sober Grandpa! This picture made me smile.
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