Congrats!!! That’s huge! 
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Checking in on day 87. My dad is doing better, and will be released from hospital tomorrow or a little later. His lungs are not doing too good and sadly now my mom got a bronchitis and fever, so we don’t know how she could possibly take care of my dad when he’s home. On top of that, I myself have a food poisoning. So it could be better, but at least my dad is OK. And no cravings.
Have a good and sober day or night, wherever you may be.
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Second check in today
There will be a huge strike again this Monday. That stresses me because I can’t use any public transportation and no coworker can give me a ride 
I have 2 options.
1: I order a taxi but this could be tricky because highways and tunnels may be blocked too.
2: I know a shop here in town where you can rent a bike. But I need rain clothing because for Monday the weather forecast says there will be a lot of rain. Awesome. The distance is short, 9km one ride.
The taxi will be nearly as expensive as renting a bike and buy the clothes.
Help 
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Time to buy a bike maybe? Hope it works out for you Sabrina x
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Hey guys 359 day check in 
This week took a bit of a crappy turn, we were all told at work that we cannot work from home until we are signed off and hitting our targets. I’m still in training so looks like I’m about a month off of being able to work from home again. Potentially longer. Just really frustrating because I travel ALOT for this role, this means like 12 hours per week of train rides for me and less time at home. I was just getting back into my gym routine through the week and adjusting to being at home more with my kids in the morning before and after school and it’s been taken away which feels really rough. Trying not to get to upset about it.
I’m grateful for the role and opportunity though, and it shouldn’t be too long before I’m where I need to be.
It’s Friday, that’s a relief! We are going to an art bar this evening after work for farewell drinks for a colleague, and I must say it feels really good to mentally be in a place where I can accept these invites and not want to drink. Although I am extremely aware that if I’m triggered, too tired, too upset that I cannot go and tempt myself. Anyway have a great day friends.
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Hehe I love this. I have the tendency to slightly implode when I’m not kicking ass and doing all of the things. Rest days and hard days are perfectly okay too, thanks for sharing
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Day 75. Today was a little better, helped by the sun and warm weather. I also had a good therapy appointment. It had been a while, but now I’m back to regular sessions.
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Blessings to you today. 
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8 days off a year sober! Count down is on!
Off to a beach I havent been to in a while, for work today. It is raining but after interviewing people im swimming and walking in the rain 
Joy and peace 
to you all x
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I’ll rent it for one month 
Some years ago it was cheaper to rent it for 20€/month but prices did increase so I think I’ll rent one for a month and then buy my own. It doesn’t need to have much extras so I think 300-400€ should do it.
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Checking in
Day 403
Im beyond overwhelmed. Ive had an awful week so far. Life is just hard honestly aome days. Thankfully im clean and sober otherwise life would be 100x worse. Yet in the back of my mind, i am wanting an escape from life. An effin break. I will need to do something diff for self care bcuz i need something healthy to unwind to.
My body and mind are sooo tired. Im tired of forcing myself to have to do things. It reminds me of how i feel with PAWS yet there was no particular milestone that just happened. Im feeling overwhelmed or potentially depressed. Maybe i need to increase my meds? Idk. Theres a situation going on that is frustrating me to no end. Im feeling overwhelmed by it. I am exhausted of trying to find solutions for it. All i do is sleep basically while my son is at school. I have been trying to pray and connect to my HP more and it does help temporarily but feels short lived. I have tried smudging negative energy away. Tried getting outdoors and sitting in the sun. I havent had the energy to exercise tho but will try tmrw. Ive done basic cleaning which improved my mood a bit. But im feeling desperate to feel better. And of course that little stupid gremlin brings up a using thought and of course i wont. I can never go back and i know it serves no purpose in my life. But i just want to feel better. Even to the point of me debating getting caffeine pills over the counter tmrw. Is that an issue u think? Bcuz i cant live like this. How can i get out of this? Ive used caffine pills before but my tolerance for caffine got too high and had to back off of them. I just seriously cant live the way i am with so much lethargy and for a reason idk why. Anyway i needed to check in. Its been one hell of a week so far. Everything from all of this to the triggers and past memories that I received from doing the Naloxone training for work this past Tuesday. Just sooo much emotion this week 
i hate it honestly lol
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Being mentally drained really takes it out of you and imo affects you physically as well. Mental exhaustion sux. The situation that is frustrating you - have you got someone you can talk to about it? Maybe, getting outside input can help find solutions? Sorry you’re in such a funk 
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Checking in 1394 days sober.
Been exhausted lately, proabably have my cup filled too full but I’m just not one to sit still… I need to try and find better balance but just like with my drinking, everything else around me is tackled with an all or nothing approach lol.
I’ve also been making a conscious effort to make more face to face friends and it’s working. It’s been a challenge for me but it’s nice to have a small but growing circle of friends around me who are genuine that I connect with. Socialising exhausts me but with some *balance * it’s a positive for my mental health…
It’s also comforting to jump on here and see familiar faces, milestones, new faces, that the TS forum world keeps ticking away… it’s become abit of a home away from home.
Happy Friday everyone, may today be a clean and sober one for us all x
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I’m sorry you’re having a hard time. 
Here’s a hug from me to you 
you work so hard and do so much! You deserve a break!
Is there anyone you can have a coffee break with? Go to a movie or a shop? A new candle and some bath bombs or something…
I hope you are able to feel better soon!
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Checking in day 45. Still sober. Im eating better…trying to focus on my health. Had stroke symptoms…needed to spend a day and night at hospital. They think it was a tia or mini stroke.
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I spoke to my husband about it. He does his best to try and cheer me up. I rarely get like this so i havent gone the route of finding a therapist or anything as its not a persistent problem. I always remind myself that this too shall pass. Nothing stays the same. But this week i tell ya has been tough mentally for sure. And i think thats why im feeling the way i do physically. Thank u for ur support and ur message 
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Haha yes the old cliche “this too shall pass”. My mum has a habit of saying this to me and i always roll my eyes with an “urgh yes Mum…” but she’s always right 
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Hi, hope you’re ok, take care of yourself and rest as much as you can 
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Thank u my friend for ur support. U know whats funny lol ive been craving getting a new candle lately. Something that smells really comforting. That and a nice bubbke bath thank u for the idea girl! How are you doing?
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