Hi there.
If you think that this forum is only for happy / cheery / rose-coloured discussions, well… all that I can say is that you haven’t wasted any time reading any of my posts !
I’m also doing this on my own, and part of the reason for that is that I’m too crappy of a person for anyone to be interested in spending time with me to any great extent… or at the very least, I’m not keen on foisting someone like myself on other people.
Hence… alone.
That being said, I still do find this site to be helpful / useful, and I’m hoping that you will as well.
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Hi and welcome to the community @SiobhanX so glad you found us here 
@Lorelai I am thinking of you, and have your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
@SadMemeQueen your doing great, im super proud of you 
131 days hope your super proud of yourself too
@Bones_80 90 days is brilliant good on you
@Butterflymoonwoman 147 days Love your support you give. You do care so much about everybody
Hope everyone is doing ok, if your not your in the right place, if your are your still in the right place 
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Check in Day 52 - Hello everyone. I’ve missed a couple of days of checking in as I have had to move out of my friends at short notice. I have been sleeping on an old neighbours floor but have just found a room to rent to tie me over until the flat purchase is complete.
It’s been such a hard and emotional few days. I wish you all the very best for a sober day.
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It’s been two weeks now. I’m so happy and thankful for the support on this platform. A year sober is the goal now. Day by day.
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Hi, great job on hitting the big 90, keep on keeping on 
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Day 700
Focusing more on the two years that is just a hop skip and a jump away, but I guess a nice milestone. Coming to the end of the semester so busy and looking forward to the end. Trying to be a bit more present though, if I keep looking forward to the end of a class, the end of the semester, etc, I am going to wish my life away.
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You’ve been there for me a lot. I appreciate your efforts here. 700 feels like a lot but you’ve shown a way to progress a bit at a time and that has helped me. Thank you.
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Day 294 checking in hope everyone has a good day 
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Hi, checking in while checking in at my doctors appointment. On my 10th full day tomorrow. Been smoking like a locomotive but i guess its better than drinking. Im losing alot of weight too and my skin isn’t as dry.
Have a good and sober day everyone 
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Sorry to hear of your loss!
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18.
Really struggling emotionally. Not looking forward to my appointment later on to be evaluated for counseling or medication. If it weren’t 2am I’d be very tempted to go buy a bottle.
My roommate offered me champagne yesterday. Not sure if it was a test, or if she forgot. I turned it down and opted instead for coffee. Trying to get back to that mindset and keep myself distracted.
Sent an apology the other day and didn’t get a response. Having to just be okay with that is making my skin crawl. Anxiety is real and it’s not a cool companion.
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Congratulations to your sober 3 months! 
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1130, 2480, 19
Late coffee, as I’m working late shifts. It’s really warming up outside. Will find out if the climate control/AC at work really is as efficient as they say. First work meeting in my still newish job is coming up. Hurrah.
Whatever the weather and whatever my work I’m sober and clean. One day at a time. Whatever life throws at us there’s absolutely nothing booze or drugs would help us with. The longer and the more I used the worse my mental health became. So glad to be free of that.
Life still isn’t easy, in fact it’s more complicated because now I make an effort to make my life better instead of just wallowing in misery and slowly sinking ever deeper in it. Recovery/discovery is work and pretty hard work at times too. It’s a work of love though, and absolutely necessary to make something of myself and of my life.
Have a good day all, or at least as good as you all can. Make it clean and sober to begin with. There is no other way for us. Well, maybe there is but that other road really only leads downward. Love from my living alarm clock Luna and me.
@Misokatsu Big congrats on 700 Flo!
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Happy impressiv 700 days sober!
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18 days is great. I hope you will be able to get some rest tonight. And I hope that all this goes in your favor and helps you with your life and your sobriety.
That’s a disappointing gesture from your friend, I hope that doesn’t happen again, and I’m glad that it didn’t convince you that you needed to drink.
You don’t.
I think you’re doing great and are on the way to do better whether it be with counseling or medication or whatever they decide.
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Fantastic milestone, Flo! You’re an inspiration! 
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104 days 
It’s been a nice, wholesome and productive few days. Finished my unpacking finally.
A few small things I’m working on in the house, my snake is moving into a bigger enclosure which I’m escape proofing at the moment, and I have a planted aquarium I’ve got to get cycling, but we are basically done now which is awesome!
My kids, an older boy and younger girl have made close friends already with another brother and sister the same age in the neighbourhood. It’s so great, I had the girls here last night for a sleepover and the boys went to there house (did a kid swap haha).
Today the boys went our dirt bike riding, my sons first time riding motorbikes! The girls played all day, like they have known each other forever. Really feels good to see our move making a positive impact on them already.
Had a bit of a grumpy morning, was a bit tired and stroppy, the cold really irritates me haha. But I managed to turn it around and I didn’t drink- so that’s a win. And I’m glad I didn’t. Life is just getting good again. Thanks for listening 
@Misokatsu massive congrats, 700 days what a bloody achievement!! 
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Good morning. Had a slip and drank with some friends visiting us from out of town on Saturday night. Of course, I didn’t HAVE to drink, but I made a conscious decision to do it. I even played the tape forward and distracted myself with other things for awhile before that stupid “f*-it” switch flipped. I didn’t sleep well and woke up feeling anxious Sunday morning. So, I drank Sunday night. Good grief. 
I know this is the nature of addiction. That’s why we’re here. Having a spouse who drinks – and likes having me drink with him – is a major trigger, but it’s also a convenient excuse. No one is forcing me to drink. There have been many times I’ve enjoyed myself sober while my husband had a few to several beers. I’ve celebrated many holidays and worked through stressful tragedies with a clear head. It seems like little get togethers or even boredom are the times I find myself giving in.
So, I’m posting to be honest and accountable. And, I have a fresh Day 1 achieved.
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Good morning all! COFFEE!! Didn’t sleep well but it happens. Have an awesome sober day everyone.
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Hey fam, Hope everyone has a good day… Definitely can’t lie I fell into a funk yesterday and feeling a little off this morning still, it’s weird being in a funk around people I don’t know. It’s also nice to be here and not around my family taking it out on them and playing like I’m a victim, it’s nice to be a big boy for once. I did complete one of my goals yesterday and have a eye doctor appointment this Friday yayyy. Much love
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