Tears can be healing … they can wash some of the bad stuff away. Glad they did for you. 
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Happy 900 days! 
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On Day 11!
Got no energy or motivation but absolutely fed up of doing nothing. I’m going to cook some nice food today and have a lovely bath later.
Nervous about Glastonbury weekend. I’m not going. It will still be hard to avoid it, though. Social media, tv, radio, news, Glastonbury garden parties….It will be real test but I’m determined not to crumble. I shouldn’t be thinking about it. One day at a time. But I think it’s okay to be aware of upcoming triggers to prepare myself, as long as I don’t get obsessive 
Keep going everyone 
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Up and at it today going to be a great day I didnt get to meeting yesterday but it’s ok. Being calm and enjoying each moment. Looking at things differently for example I GET TO GO TO WORK, not I HAVE TO GO TO WORK I’m on day 556 getting easier enjoy everyone.
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one would be nice.
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Hi TS Fam. Day 473. It never gets old. 
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Checking in on day 409. Yesterday was day 1 in the new job. Civilian side is way different that active military to say the least. Back in learning mode once again. I’ve become more comfortable with discomfort. Grateful for this opportunity and looking forward to day 2. Have a great day everyone. It’s a great day to be above ground and sober.
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Good morning everyone. I’m going to try to make it a habit to start posting in the morning more often then the night time For the checking in thread. I am so incredibly grateful for this community and it’s just another way to hold myself accountable for my recovery. You guys have been here for me more than some of my family and closest friends. It’s crazy sometimes when you put the drink and drugs down … You really learn who has your back. The people that have my back are the people that are moving forward in life. But that’s OK because that’s the only people that I want in my life.
Have a early start to the day which is good for a change. I have off today because I have to do some blood work And I have an appointment with my psychiatrist today. It’s pretty cool these days when I can just be honest with my manager . During the interview I told them that I was in recovery and I might have certain appointments Or that if I feel like I have to go to a meeting I’m going to go to a meeting, like obviously on my lunch break or if I needed some extra time on a certain day or whatever. I heard somebody in a meeting say one time that their job was to stay sober. After I got beaten down enough times always going back to that vodka over and over … I realize this time that I have to keep things extremely basic and I have to put my recovery before absolutely everything.
I’m not sure my plan for the rest of today but I think I’m going to make a small goals list. I have some minor chores to do around the house. I might go to the bookstore. One of my favorite authors is Carl Hiaasen … He writes mystery novels and they’re always based in Florida like the setting is always Florida and the characters are So awesome… it’s pretty cool. I’ve been wanting to commit to a book for a while but all of the ones I have at my house I already read. I try to find distractions these days but healthy ones… I am by no means a scholar and I have horrible grammar and I have to always be looking up words … But that’s OK. That’s what I get for looking out the window for the whole entire duration of school… Like is it 3 o’clock yet?
Other than that I’m going to try to not have any more than one cup of coffee and make sure I eat three meals. And definitely make sure to hydrate. The weather seems to not affect me and I can be outside for hours at a time. Have to remember to replace sodium potassium and magnesium.
I hope that everybody has a good morning. Stay strong. Keep communicating. Communication is probably 50% of the reason I’m sober.
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It’s a fresh, new day to choose sobriety. I’m on it!
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I remember that transition well. At first I felt lost from not having all that military micromanaging of my day but once I found my stride it was great. I’m sure you are going to bloom into yourself. Have a great day!
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Hey all, checking in on day 737. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Good morning all! Woke up too early, but late enough that I couldn’t get back to sleep. Just began the day with a bit of breakfast; nothing to report yet. I do know I’m going to make it through this day sober! Everybody have a blessed day! 
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Hi Mark. Just wanted to say that I think you’re doing such a great job at taking things as they come and doing the next right thing. I value your honesty and candor and I’m proud of you for working hard for your recovery. You also sound really positive lately and show a lot of support for everyone here. Thanks for being you!
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Thank you Rosa (I’m blushing now if you can’t see it) ! I’m definitely on the upswing lately, hoping I can maintain my enthusiasm. RIght now I gotta run an errand, but I will be back soon!
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Congratulations to 10 months sober!
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Freaking 20 months achieved!
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Good morning everyone. Checking in on day 305. Gloomy day today, but supposed to have some nice rain, which is needed and can’t beat the sound on the tin roof. Have to get a nap in somewhere today, start my first night of part time work at an independent senior living home. Excited to get back to work knowing my physical limitations full on this time! Hope everyone has a good day and stay safe.
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Day 739 clean and sober today. Happy Summer Solstice I love you guys!!! 
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Congrats on you twenty ONE months Pauly. Ask me when your 2 years is ok? Hahahah.
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