Checking in alcohol free and grateful. Today was a good day because I prioritized my recovery. I got my a$$ to a meeting even though I was feeling down and it was worth it — I shared on my relapse and the support was amazing. I met some new people and got some great pointers on feeling empowered to find a new sponsor and how to just take it one day at a time and REACH OUT if I’m getting that diseased way of thinking. I’m also going to be finding a psychiatrist so I can get back on an anti depressant. I’m excited to work towards health, sanity, and connection. One step at a time, first things first. I had some thoughts today about a higher power which has been a struggle for me. I realized that I can say in my life that when I am doing something I shouldn’t be or from a place of lower vibration, there are obstacles and disappointments and pain and friction. When I surrender and act from my highest self things often fall into place, there is alignment, there is coincidence, there is luck. I don’t know what to call this but I think it will help me tap into my spirituality.
Sending hugs to all you warriors!!! you got it and you’re worth it!
Checking in day 429
It’s my first day back in the office today, I’m in the train. New meds are still feeling a little weird, it’s been 1 week today, definitely starting to feel better but not .
Long weekend approaching here, looking forward to some more rest. Have a wonderful day everyone x
Checking in Day 473
Overall my day was ok. Still not feeling any better than compared to this morning but i did get around to doing a few things. Hoping i feel better tmrw so i can hit the gym early morning. I was able to purchase some things i need for a cupcake order in a couple weeks. I have 4 dozen cupcakes to bake in 2 different themes. So excited for that! And i did some self care before my son got home from school too. Made supper. And now will relax this evening. Hope everyone is doing well
@butterflymoonwoman Glad to see you posting and active today – I do hope that you are able to start feeling a little more like yourself and able to get to the gym tomorrow. Your cupcake order sounds like a great upcoming task – what are the two themes gonna be? Do post pictures once you’ve completed @noshame 3 weeks!!! Way to go my friend. The confession is good for you so that you don’t feel like you are holding in a secret. I agree that IMO it is not a reason to reset the timer. @ladybuggy Congrats on day 11 and welcome to the community. You will find great support here and checking in on this thread daily is great accountability. @catmama23 I so love that you made it to a meeting and it was a positive experience. Happy that you are finding a psychiatrist and possibly looking into a new sponsor. So empowering indeed. Your post really made me happy today – thank you @chey.o thank you for your post – so lovely to hear you doing well and about to hit the big 1 year milestone – Keep up with the great work.
Checking in on Thursday evening
162 Alcohol and weed free
577 cigarette free
It’s been a long day - i’m exhausted and the pain is a bit intense at the moment but feeling good that i’m caught up and prepared for both festivals this weekend.
I am sober with no urges today — YEAH!! another day won.
Well 30 days ago i never thought id be here writing this…30 days ago i left the shop after one beer,I stopped and grabbed a 6 pack on my way home along with 4 fresh hamburger patties to throw on the bbq,after i got home i had another beer,Fired up the bbq rolled my patties in Monterey all steak spice. After putting them on bbq i cracked another beer…I dont really know why but i coughed and sorta lost my breath and Blacked Out!! I woke up fairly quick on the floor with a HOT bbq on top of me Burning my leg…I was confused and started to panic.I reached over and turned propane bottle off and then barely got the bbq off me… Standing there in shock my wife and little guy that had just pulled up in front heard the ruckus and came to back deck to this all going down…probably should of called Ambulance but wife rushed me to the hospital in shock of what just happened…At the hospital i learned i had suffed 2nd degree burn from my thy to my toes…wish i had been wearing pants…After a week i had skin graph surgery with 48 staples holding me together…30 days later here i am sober still healing…I was always telling wife that i wish i could get a 30 day rehab to stop drinking again…But i knew that would be very hard with my job…So me and beautiful wife think it was meant to be even though its a bad situation…I just wanna thank God Im still here and am greatful to be sober again…Still have a long road of recovery left but i definitely know ill be SOBER. Also want to thank each and everyone of you…Thanks for reading this to the end.
Big congrats on a very tough milestone. Thank you for sharing a bit of your story. Wishing you well on your recovery from the accident and the addiction
WOW Clay - thank you for sharing your sobriety journey with us. Yes - it may have been a blessing in disguise (sorry -it was such a painful one). Glad you are healing and 30 days sober.
Hope to see you around!
Day 235
Checking in after a day of working and taking my daughter to get presents to go to her first time being invited birthday party!
I was in pain most of the day, and still am dealing with it. But I’m doing ok. Getting ready for bed and hoping to sleep soundly. I hope y’all all have a beautiful pride month
It’s been a while since I checked in, it’s been a busy time! Car troubles, my husband got in a fender bender but is okay but we need to get the car checked out. We have been reviewing documents and are a day away from closing on our first home! It’s a lot. I’m dealing with bad sinus pressure and nosebleeds…nothing new but it seems worse this year. Im just grateful I haven’t had migraines as often as I was before starting a new medication.
We did our final walk through at the new house and the air conditioning wouldn’t kick on. We met the rest of the new neighbors and they are an interesting bunch but seem like good people. One neighbor is friends with the previous owner and was texting him about the AC and I’m not sure that was proper procedure but our realtor contacted them through their realtor and hopefully they will figure it out. I am rambling now but just a lot going on in my life right now and it’s not over yet. After we sign all the documents tomorrow we will be all set and can move forward on next steps. I’ll take a deep breath. And I’m grateful knowing this community is here for me and I don’t have to stress the amount of time I’m here right now. It will work out. Sending my love, though.
Last time I have a double psychotherapy session -individual and group- today. Decided to split them to different days. Like this it can all be too exhausting. I’ll take the extra travel time it will cost me. Sometimes stuff works out a bit different as planned. Sometimes we need to adjust a bit which is fine.
One thing I’m never going to change is staying sober and clean. Never going back. My life is not easier now. It is so much more worth living though. One day at a time. Pic is from four years ago, just a couple of days after I got sober. X
you got it and you’re worth it!
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