Congratulations again @Cjp … so nice that you not only were at the Grand Canyon and hiked there but picked up your one year chip there!
Yay for AA meetings.
Have loved seeing your triumphant poses there and in your Sober shirts!!
Very cool. From the beginning you’ve focused on succeeding and protecting your sobriety!!
Happy for you @RosaCanDo that you are pulling your tribe close in for the next while. Smart preparation for you to bolster yourself this way. Hope it helps make the transaction/change of a new home a happy and exciting time for you.
@anon53116147 lots going on for you! Congratulations!!
@ everybody congrats on each single day free of your drug or behavior of choice. It all makes a difference.
Checking in on day 368.
I’m feeling a bit sheepish, and my daughter has been teasing me for not realising that being enby came under the trans umbrella. I think I’ve been going through my life eschewing labels, but forgetting that when you don’t put a label on something someone else will come along and put one on for you. And it probably won’t be very apt. Bottom line is that an awful lot of things are making sense for the first time, and I’m feeling unsettled and excited. I need to watch out for this as it’s a similar feeling that I had prior to any of my psychotic episodes. Self care is required.
The good news is that sober me can do that for myself
I love your post, most especially because you show so much self awareness. It’s a special thing to learn about ourselves and to have some realizations…and really special you can share and even learn from your daughter. I thought I was pretty knowledgeable but you taught me the term “enby” with your post so thank you. And I just love that photo of you as a kiddo! When I see photos of myself as a kid I see the femme side of me that I sometimes have rejected but know is a part of me. I really appreciate your sharing of this part of your journey.
@Noshame so excited for you- a thrill when your counters are clise to next milestone @Juli1 - embrace the mind shift. So hapoy for you. How are your plants doing? @SoberWalker glad you are enjoying your holiday and have that energy flowing again i love that pendant @Deelzebub thanks for sharing pic- love the innocent days. Yes- do self care and sekf love to clear you of the unsettled feeling.
Checking in today feelingva wee bit better than yesterday. Not sure how im going to make it with a smile but it will be fine. Once i see some regulars it will help me forget my pain and blahness. Human connection is so damn important and i keep reminding myself of that when i want to hide away from the world. No morning urges so off to a good start. Have a wonderful day my friends
Day 133 no alcohol or weed
Day 548 no cigarettes
Morning check in on Day 444
Really liking this number today!
My son has another appt today so he is home from school. I missed my 530am workout bcuz i needed the rest and I do feel alot better after getting extra sleep. Will try and get a workout in this morning at home.
Today I HAVE to do my morning recovery routine. Yesterday I half-assed it and boy did I ever feel it thruout the day. How my day goes is directly related to the amount of work I put into my recovery. Im beginning to see that very clearly now. Once i start running the show, things dont go too well lol
Anyway, I love u all my TS fam! Hope everyone has an addiction free day today
Day 337, applied for college yesterday. Talked to my one counselor today and he said he wants me to be a recovery coach at the recovery center when I leave the half way house. I’ll need to get together a resume. At first I’ll need to volunteer and get 500 hours. But still it’s all a step in the right direction. Talked about powerlessness in group today and really braught some light to the mental obsession we sometimes have, which results in believing the lie. Which then sometimes if you’re not aware of this results in picking up and creates the physical allergy that we have and makes it hard to stop. Anyways I’m just grateful to be learning about recovery everyday. I hope I’ll make a good counselor some day. Much love
Wow…Michael
I loved reading your post today. I havent been with you on your journey but can deel how much youve grown and accomolished. Well done indeed and im sure youll make a fantastic counselor.
. And congrats on your time! 
