Day 1 again. Completely stressed about the holidays. Flying up to my Mom’s along with my sisters and their husbands. I want to cancel but can’t. I’m sure I’ll be glad to see everyone. It’s just overwhelming. I feel this way every year. I think I’ll plan for a few additional days off for when I get back home.
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Day 852
Feeling pretty rubbish. The mood medication I am on is not advised for people with a history of breast cancer. I don’t know my history as my mum was adopted and don’t know who my dad was, but my mammogram showed calcification so Dr said probably should come off. Down to one pill a day for a month, then none. Perhaps that is why the fact that the kids and my husband going to stay at his sister and bil house without me at New Years is upsetting me. I was not invited. It just adds to my lesser family member paranoia. In some ways it makes sense, husband and bil hang out sometimes and if course it is his sister. But it is not like I have my own family to hang out with over the holidays. Japanese New Year is like Christmas, everyone hangs with family. So I will clearly just be home alone.
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I’m sorry Flo. I don’t know how this family stuff goes in Japan, but to me that sounds like a very unkind move, to say it lightly. Sorry for being forced of your medication too. Maybe time to look for some other medication? Hugs friend.
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Hey all, checking in on day 910. I hope everybody has a good one!
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My 6 months yesterday 
A great achievement
Me performing on stage at the big theatre in town last week
Some of my artworks in a fancy book
Things are good. I felt so down yesterday, lonely. But there’s so much to be happy and grateful for and I needed to remind myself
Feeling accomplished xx
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Thouģh some will be drinking heavily, there are quite a few people who are quite controlled drinkers so I’ll be picky about who I sit with. That and I’ll be leaving at a reasonable time.
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You should feel accomplished! 
You are killing it!
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Sending positive thoughts your way friend. That sounds incredibly terrifying. Wow what a crazy dream (or nightmare i should say). I know its hard to forgive ourselves for what we put others thru but youre making amends everyday by staying sober. Im sure your wife sees your strength and perseverance everyday. Recovery is hard effin work. But drinking and using drugs is harder in my opinion. Ur doing so well. Keep at it friend. Thinking of you today and hoping your day gets better!
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Hello all,
Checking in on Day 1,598.
God Bless!
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Good morning checking in on day 28, hope everyone has a blessed Sunday🙏
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Congratulations Dana! You did it!
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Day 36 checking in. Going to a Christmas party today and there will be a lot of alcohol.
On the bright side, when I see other people drink heavily it actually turns me off; all I see is the massive hangover I’d get and the days of health/productivity/happiness I’d lose for a few hours of “fun”. At the very least the party will serve as a good reminder as to why I’m sober.
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Thank you SO much!!! 
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When I was reading this I was saying out aloud: wtf. Really. I am sorry for you being hurt. That sucks a lot and I think feeling this has nothing to do with tapering off you medicine.
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Morning Check in
Day 301
Morning TS fam! Today has been a busy day so far. Had to go to one group home to pick up an important letter from the Head Office. Turns out it was a $150 visa prepaid gift card for me bcuz i have worked 5000 hours at my job! How nice was this?! Definitly unexpected! Now im travelling to the hospital to support my client there. Not too bad of a day so far. Its freezing out and im extremely cold. 3 buses to get to the hospital from the group home i was at. Definitely need a hot coffee when i get there.
Hope everyone has an addiction free day
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Good Morning. Day 4! I woke up with my mind racing. But luckily Im babysitting my roommates baby one year old boy. He brings me a lot of joy and keeps my mind off of drinking.
Hope everyone has a beautiful day! 
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Day 24 - got done having breakfast with my sponsor. About to work my step 1 from the N.A. step guide book in his home. Put up Christmas lights over the weekend on my mom’s house I am blessed in this moment to be present. That’s all I focus on is the moment because that’s all I have. I’m grateful for my life today it’s not always that way all the time but I do my best to always to turn any negativity into positivity with gratitude to the best of my ability and not forget where I was and where I am today. Everyone have a blessed day in recovery:pray:
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Checking in day 98 
Got to the gym this morning, and now relaxing at home. Still been eating a diet that makes my body feel good and it’s working well! Happy Sober Sunday friends 
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Huge congrats on 2 years!! Amazing work 
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First 24 hours down again so day one again for me. I know why i slipped its cos my granny died and its what i did to “cope” stupid i know but im here again i wont quit, quitting
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