Hahaha that’s funny! I wish I could honestly. I would do that in a heartbeat 
Hey y’all. Checking in, 2 years, 4 months and 8 days! I am so grateful. I have been feeling so connected to my HP, and my program. I am on Step 2 and I am going to try and work on it after I am done typing this but I feel like that addiction voice is quieting down… I know it will always be there but working a program is giving me some relief. I am happy with who I am becoming. I know I have value as a woman in recovery and that I am important. I love who I am becoming inside!!! I have to say, I still worry about my weight and what I look like but I know I am beautiful. I feel good. I feel so weird saying that but it’s true. Anyway, I am working a lot and doing a lot of things for my spirituality like going to church and getting my house blessed by a priest. I am feeling so hopeful about the tools and people my HP has placed in my life to battle the things I go through with his help and guidance. God is so good!!! I love Him ❤🔥❤🔥 also I feel happy most of the time. I always want to be thinking about things but I am also a worrier… I want to change that into a WARRIOR. Anyway 
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Why Brushing My Teeth Helps Me Stay Sober
It is hard for me to get to bed. My mind is always going 1000 mph and I struggle to slow it down. I need transitions to get to sleep.
I am finding as I am working one day at a time that brushing my teeth, simple as it sounds, is helping me feel good at the end of the day.
It’s weird. At the end of the day I often worry about things I should do or should have done, it when I take the time to do a good job brushing my teeth, at least I feel like I’ve done something right then, right there. It feels good. I always feel good after I finish brushing my teeth, no matter what kind of day I’ve had.
That’s my experience today
Checking in day 3.
Still battling the emotions of this professional transition. I am grappling with it and often want to talk to someone. It is hard for me to do text based stuff to check in because I am such an interpersonal person. Put me in a room. I may see if there’s some type of online talking community I could join. I am in recovery from sex/porn, so I don’t necessarily want to jump in on some of the 24 hr AA meetings, not sure if my shares would line up But I’ll check what other 24 hr options there are.
@moonchild7994 you’re doing great. You deserve to feel good. You are perfect exactly as you are.
@Dolse71 awesome work Paul
@Butterflymoonwoman gonna have to have a pic of that cake when you’re done! Sounds delicious 
@maxwell thanks! Happy upcoming Independence Day to you
@Becsta glad everyone’s feeling better
@DryIn785 bummer about the school 
At least now you’ve got a sense of what your capabilities are. You still have the chance to stand out for doing your job well.
@Alycia I laughed when I read your share about the unrealistic expectations of “light-switch” performance that your “perfectionist brain voice” throws at you. My brain does exactly the same all-or-nothing thinking. It’s a real wallop that used to paralyze me. It is still a struggle for me now but I’m working on it. It sounds like you’re working on it too and seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. You will overcome 
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Congratulations on your 9 M. and 10 days.
And thank you very much for changing your avatar. That guy was giving me the willies. 
Hello friends, checking in on day 384. A bit irritated with the pharmacy as they haven’t sent my prescription that I requested filled earlier this week. This results in a reduced dose of my meds. I thought it wouldn’t be a problem since it’s only 37mg less but I am feeling it tonight. 
Otherwise can’t complain. Got some work done, plus yard work, and an eight mile bike ride. Have a lovely night / day / whatever, sober warriors!
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You and me both! @Dolse71 
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Hahaha me also 
@Dazercat
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Day 1181.
We don’t always need to “do” something to relax. Sometimes not doing anything at all is better.
So I went out and did nothing. Just sat there and cleared my head out in the woods. It felt great!!!
This is my power spot.
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There it is!!
Great job Maxie. I know you been working so hard.
Sometimes it’s just.
One lousy day at a time.
Whatever it takes.
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yeah I know what you mean. 
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Hello there! Are you Canadian as well? Even though I live in Europe, I’m from southern Ontario.
Anyway, I was also quite pleased this morrning to see (according to the application) that I have hit the “achievement” of 20 days. I perssonally would have thought that 21 days was something more noteworthy, but then again, 20 days was as far as I got last time, so I’m looking forward to getting past it… Significantly far past it.
So despite miserably wet weather here, I will be going later to pick up my relatively new car, so I’m quite pleased about that. I have been without a car for a few months, and that is a REAL pain in the butt.
Other than that, just the usual mountains of work. Still, I shouldn’t complain, I’m sure that lots of people are hurting for work, and I’m fortunate to have good clients who keep me busy.
Have a good and sober day everyone.
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I am British and never heard that phrase. How interesting! I am Southern England, wonder if that makes a difference. We use a pinch and a punch here.
Have a great time away, sounds amazing!
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So 3 1/2 days sober , years of drinking and now doing what I can to keep sober.
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Haha, doubt it is our age difference as I am 41. I referred to the May half term week as whitsun recently and my younger colleague looked at me like I was ancient 
You have lived in two beautiful places. We were at York recently and desperate to go back!
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Coffee. My new workweek is about to begin. I’m good. Did my first real bike ride yesterday since I caught covid. It went well. I’m sober and clean. One day at a time.
I’m about to restore my PC to factory settings as some stuff is f*cked up since I upgraded to windows 11. I was even visited by a blue screen of death the other day. Blast from the past. Anyway, wish me success. And have as good a day as you all can friends. Make it clean and sober or nothing will come from it. Just for today. Love from my ride yesterday.
@maxwell Huge congrats Maxine! And to you too @Daishippai! 20 is going places!
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Day 10037
Just like a kid Christmas morning I woke up at ohgodthirty and I’m sitting here in the dark bouncing with excitement . Today is the convention! My pension dropped this morning so the first thing I did was book a room for tonight. Found an awesome deal online and got it for 77% off! I love my family and love we all live together but I couldn’t be more pleased to get a 3 day getaway, just me and my sober granddaughter
Today is my half brother’s 31st sober birthday. He flew up north to visit his father and half siblings. I’m a tad bit jealous but they found each other first so it’s only fair. I’ll get my turn. I still can’t get over the miracle of a dna test finding me not only a baby brother but a sober one! I lost my brother in 2011 so an aching hole in my heart found a bit of peace there.
Another hour of sleep is all I’m allowing my granddaughter to catch and then I’m rustling her out of bed. Finish packing, load the car, head to the nearest Starbucks and go to the convention! I won’t be as active here but know I’m in the right place and wishing all of you were here with me!
Have a blessed and sober weekend!
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Have a wonderful weekend away, hun
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TGIF. Planning a long hike tomorrow- 15 to 20 miles- so it will be an early and mellow Friday night. If I had my usual Friday night party agenda, this hike would be a death march! Instead, I’ll be rested, prepared and ready to tackle the challenge.
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