I was going to congratulate you earlier, I didn’t know we had to wait until 10! 
But seriously, congratulations! It really is great knowing you and sharing your journey.
P.S. Good luck on Monday!
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Awe mark thank u! 10pm was the time I stopped using 6 months ago so I technically have to wait grrrr. I can’t wait until I see it. I save them all and put them in a recovery photo album on my phone 
I have truly loved being on this recovery journey with you as well Mark! I have also learned so much from you and am inspired by you for how much dedication and determination u have for recovery and for ur health. U never give up! And that is truly inspiring
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Thank you Dana, you are too kind! Really, I hardly consider myself inspirational. I tell people: “You know how we’re supposed to share our 'experience, strength, and hope? Well, I can share my umm… experience?” 
Have a great evening, my friend!
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Haha u do share ur experience but u share the hope u have for a better life and the strength u have daily to get thru what u have to get thru. I don’t think u give urself enough credit my friend
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5th day bedtime check-in!
Goodness today has been rough. This afternoon was the worst I’ve struggled so far. Thank goodness for video games and podcasts to keep my mind busy.
Have a beautiful night to those whose day is coming to an end, and for those who it’s not, please have a wonderful morning/afternoon/evening!
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You’re right. I’ve always had kind of self-esteem thing happening (or not happening, as the case may be). In fact, I’ve told a counselor or two that if I don’t get a hold of this problem, I probably will drink again. 
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Congratulations on 6 months, celebrate that!! Thank you for always sharing your journey and being a positive presence here. Keep on stacking up the ODAATs.
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Thank you <3 I’m doing a little better today
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Thank you. You’re right. I did uninstall the app. I was doing really well and eating one, sometimes two meals a day but the last week or so I’ve slipped back a lot. Right now I’m kinda halfway working on it. I’m making an effort to eat at least one meal a day but I’m only putting like 50% effort
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2 hours away from my one week medal. I’ve made it this long before but something feels different. I think finding this community gives me inspiration I did not have before. Getting the pleasure of reading others experiences that are very similar to mine and knowing I’m not alone in this is empowering. Thank all of you guys and I look forward to the 10 day mark and then the 2 week and so on.
Thank you.
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Tonight will be day 165 of no self harm
I took a shower for the first time since my groomer tried to contact me(it’s been a week). I just didn’t want to look at myself. Still don’t. Cried the whole time. Showers always remind me of how gross I feel and how I can never scrub that feeling away.
One of my friends made a really offensive joke a few days ago about my sexual abuse. Our friendship has always been fake insulting each other and he’s fun and he’s shown he cares. But ever since he’s made that joke I’ve started to wonder if he’s joking anymore. The insults arent funny anymore. It could be because I’m in a bad place. But I feel so scared setting boundaries with people. Yet I still hang out with him despite ending up feeling terrible after every interaction.
Something positive: I got 13 much needed hours of sleep. I ate a full meal. And I got an awesome new piano keyboard. I’ve had my old one since I was 12, it only has 62 keys, and the off button didn’t work anymore. My new one has 81 keys, and has weighted keys (basically the pressure on the keys determines volume like a real grand piano)
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Huge congratulations on ur upcoming 10 day milestone!! I’m excited for u that things feel diff this time around
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Thank u sooo much Dan! That really means alot to me actually I really am blessed to be on this journey with u and others on TS. Ur input has also been very valuable here. I appreciate u!
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20 mins late but congratulations Dana I’m so proud of you xx you know how I think your amazing and an extremely strong woman, who always put other before her own needs.
I’m glad to see you starting to have self love and making sure your okay too you so deserve to be okay.
Again another huge milestone I get to witness you reach, although we are in other parts of the world your in my heart. 
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Hope so 
It’s so hot over here … I guess our hot is like a normal day to you?
Its 5:30am I havent had the best sleep in 2 days and this always knocks me back a bit so I decided hey no I’m going to try and not let it knock me back as much, easier said than done I know but a bit of self care and then not doing anything that puts too much pressure on myself and il be fine.
Iv woken up absolutely hungry, what have you eaten today?
Edit: just seen your post, I love the piano. Something I use to play when I was younger.
Your doing great with your 165 days 
I’m sorry to hear what you have been through, my mum also went through similar and had to still sit with him at dinner times etc… I cant say I know what to say really, as with my mum there isnt anything I can say to help her or that she finds helpful. She does always tell me to tell a fiend of mine to get help quicker as possible from professionals as she is 56 and it just hit her real bad all the emotions- when I read your posts sometimes it sounds so similar the feelings you both share.
I’m always here if you want to talk but I know from my mum it’s such a sensitive subject and I dont know how to help you or what to say, but I am here for you, so if you do ever need me you let me know what I can do to help even if it’s just cheer you up I’m sure I can do that
(I know you are trying with professionals already, I’m proud of you how you manage)
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I hope you have a great sleep! I’m day 5 tomorrow!
Glad you are here.
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Yay Dana! So proud of you♥️
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@Faugxh huge congratulations on your 3 years 
that’s amazing.
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Congratulations on your 6 months. That is really amazing with all the change you made visible here with us.
Have a good night and be proud of yourself because you can 
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