Checking in daily to maintain focus #44

I agree with you. Staying busy even if it’s with work is better than not having anything to do. I go back to the office Monday and I am hoping it be a busy day for me too.

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What a wonderful choice you made for your sobriety L. Congratulations on 13 ODAATs
If that’s your weekend without plans I can’t imagine your weekend with plans. I’m glad you’re here.
Again. Very impressive decision you made. We all got choices.
:pray:t2::orange_heart::evergreen_tree:

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Thank you. This community has helped a lot. I learned from other members if an event doesn’t feel right for you at the moment you are not bound to it. Had I not had that perspective I most likely would have gone to not feel guilty on bailing out on my cousin. I understand that I need to protect what I’m working on for myself and that at this very moment in my life is the priority.

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Yes, you are right on point. The past already happened and the future hasn’t come along yet. We have this moment here right in front of us and that’s the one that matters and making it through that instance sober is already a victory for us.

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I learned tons from this community. I never thought much about my sobriety date. And a lovely lady on here @Joy (how you doin Joy? Long time!) she said she protects her sobriety date at all costs. I’ll never forget that. Well, I got my sobriety date. And I don’t intend to change it. It means a lot to me now.
:pray:t2::orange_heart::evergreen_tree:

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Good afternoon :smiley:

Yard work and chores today . Was going to have a lazy day but I don’t think that will benefit me. Trying to stay out of my head and stay busy. I find that the more days I have without alcohol the more I want to be productive and be outside. Possibly once I get everything done I might go up to Goodwill or Some thrift stores to look for clothes. Definitely skateboard when it cools down. Today I will show my gratitude by staying busy and positive. Hope that everyone has a good day. Stay strong and stay in today

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Day 6.

Feeling good and calm. No anxiety about sobriety, no pressure. Just stillness. It’s a real pleasure having an organically quiet mind, and not the manufactured numbness of a booze trip.

Appreciating myself, my loved ones and you guys today!

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Hi Kat here checking in Day 19. Things are good, better sleep last night. Part of my problem is I’m not working yet and no exercise which really helps with sleep.

Soo, I am moving at the end of the month to a bigger nicer place with… lol…my first ex-husband. Just roommates now of course but he will help me afford the rent and he’s sober though he does have one or two addict friends I will have to avoid.

I have been having so much trouble motivating myself to do household stuff such as pack so I used a trick that has worked for me in the past and told my ex I will send him a photo of 3 packed boxes later for accountability.

Feels so good to finally Do something useful, why do I put it off and delay.

Hope you all have a great sober day, we are doing this together. Meeting tonight.

Love Kat

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Congratulations! 6 months is an amazing feat!

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Congrats on day 1! We got this! I want to get back to the happy, healthy and creative person I was before I started drinking when I was 22. No more dumb decisions and no more hangovers!

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Sunday Check in


318 no extra added sugar.

Sobriety is strong in this one. Thanks to all the support I get here on TS. My God and my daily gratitude work.

And I’m double blessed to be going to Al-Anon meetings to work on my recovery there. I get to use the same tools in both programs. I’m relapsing almost every day in the codependency department. But I’m working on it. Actually I don’t think :thinking: I relapsed yesterday. I’m grateful I get to be sober. And I get to work on myself.

Acceptance :wink: Dana
Hope. That is, hope without expectations.
Compassion for my alcoholic.
:pray::green_heart::evergreen_tree:

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Hello guys. Made it to 1 month… It was difficult this last week but had many learning opportunities.

I would not be here without you guys. You make my sobriety journey fun and also help me a lot. So thank you…

@SadMemeQueen Hello megan. Wish you a very happy birthday. Enjoy… :partying_face::partying_face:

Bye guys. Peace.

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Happy 30 days​:tada::tada::tada::tada:!!! Such an accomplishment. Treat yourself this sober Sunday. Together we can succeed.

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Hi All, checking in over halfway thru Day 16. My Son and Grandkids went home after a 3 hour visit. I love seeing my son, he’s such a good Dad and the boys are adorable.

I did think of drinking today, thought about it after they left, it was early and store is 2.2 miles down the road. Sunday used to be a day of relaxing and drinking. Every day was a drinking day, but Sunday is more relaxing and I usually started earlier. The urge has passed, I thought about what would happen if I drank, and it wasn’t worth it.

Today’s not over, I don’t plan on drinking, not sure what tomorrow brings, but don’t plan on drinking then either. Doesn’t matter if you’re starting on Day 1 or have been sober for years, I learn from all of you each and every day. Have a great AF day! :hugs::heart::sunflower::tulip:

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Great job Maxine !!
Just think… what good would it have really done to drink today ?
If I has been drinking today, as previously had been my wont, I would not have got done HALF of the work that I have managed to do this weekend ! And considering the upcoming move (double move, actually), sober is definitely the way to go !!
Goodnight all.

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Thanks! It’s really down now with medication but I’m really trying to be mindful as well. My latest bloods are pretty perfect and my liver within normal range and dropped 50% ALT. that made me so happy to continue this new me :heart: good luck to your mum.

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Day 37 - I’m super tired. I try to make sure I read everyone’s check in before I post. I may not reply much but everyone’s strength of will and ability to pick themselves up when they fall down us a large part of what keeps me going.

It was a great weekend with my son, but another guy punch when I had to drop him home. I miss him already and my addiction was waiting for my low moment.

I have not relapsed. But the thoughts are there and they are strong. Waiting for when I am at my lowest. I need some sleep. I hope you all have a great one day at a time.

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Hi, stay strong, maybe have an early night (no idea what time it is where you are) or play the tape. Keep posting here to get you through, you can do it :sparkling_heart:

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Day 50! :sunglasses:

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