Day 4 evening check in.
Just want to say a special thanks to @Butterflymoonwoman for always checking in morning and night, with your day numbered in bold… I’m totally copying you. Lol.
But really, it is helping me stay on track and especially tonight I was thinking about grabbing a drink and then I thought "I need (and want) to do my check in and be honest about my day tomorrow so I’m making a tea instead 
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Wow that’s crazy! Hope all is ok now.
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Oh Miranda a mo th back there were armed police in all the gardens as I was calmly bringing in the washing off the line, before that a man with a gun waving it outside. I literally live on a lovely road but it’s right on the border of every town.
We are all ok.
I set up security cameras s the front and back so I can see what’s happening. So it was rather reassuring to just look on the camera and then not bother about it just stay in.
Thank you for asking.
Your doing well on your 4 days, proud to see you here and see you on 4 days 
we all know it isnt easy but I’m here for you.
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That must be frightening. I would definitely have security cameras too, I’m glad you have them!! Do glad you are ok.
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It is frightening tbh. But I have to feel a bit at peace that the police are there and there are lots of them.
Thank you
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My goodness! How disconcerting!
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Thanks for the mention! Awe plz do copy all u want! 
It’s funny u said that about being honest with the clean and sober day. That was and still is one of my motivators to stay on track. In the beginning when I would constantly be relapsing… I’d put just “Checking in” with no number (bcuz I was so ashamed and embarassed about relapsing). People caught on haha so it has definitly be a proud moment morning/night to be able to say that I’m on such and such a day 
I’m really proud of you Miranda. U seem different coming back and just more motivated or something to continue on each day! It makes me really happy to see ur days add up too!
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Day 161.
Happy birthday to me. I got myself a few presents including a nice shelf with plant gro lights and a tamale.
I finished the leftover pasta and made a mess of my room trying homemade chalk paint on this thing i found in my attic. I may paint a a design in a second color, before applying polycrylic top coat, but i dont know. Then i went and saw my friend and helped organize her kitchen cabinets. Exactly what i wanted to do today.
Tonight I am going to be accountable and continue the 15 minute tidy before bed. It feels good to do. Hopefully I can read, too. I have readers block and it sucks.
Thanks for being this space. I see people posting and am always rooting for your journeys to be healthier and more fun. Im glad to see new people as well as people coming back after relapses. I simply wouldnt be sober without this app.
Good mental health is hard to maintain and harder to build from toxic habits. Thank you all for being there to remind me its worth trying.
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Happy birthday 
And congratulations on 161 days 
I must say you have done an amazing job on that cabinet. Like really amazing.
Nice job 
Yes the 15 minute clean, I always remember my nana saying I cant wake up to yesterdays mess today, and since being sober iv stuck to her saying.
So thoughtfull of you to help your friend too, my best friend who is my cousin is going on holiday on Monday and I’m going tomorrow to help her and her daughter pack, it feels good to be able to be reliable.
Have a great birthday.
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Evening Check in
Day 180
3 hours until 6 whole months!!!
My day overall was okay. I think PAWS had left me for another 3 months lol. I feel so much better and more myself I am so super excited for my 6 month chip to be available on here. I technically have 3 more hours to go (10pm). I can’t believe that I’m almost at 6 months. To be completely clean and sober for 6 whole months was something I only dreamed of back then. Something I wished when I saw others on here posting and getting time under their belts. I used to wonder why can’t I get this thing called recovery?! And surrendering everything in my life to a HP (who I call God), changed everything for me I can’t wait until 10pm haha I am sooo blessed to be apart of this community. Everyone on here means so much to me!! Hugs!!
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I’m so incredibly proud of you, Dana! You’re an amazing person, I’m so glad to know you! 
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If I forget to message at 10 pm, please know I’m thinking of you!! Congratulation on all of your hard work, perseverance and self discovery
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Congratulations Dana, that is wonderful news! I’m proud of you 
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Thank you all so much @DLS @Miranda @Matt. You all have inspired me and guided me to where I am today! I’m blessed to know u all 
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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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