Sorry your plans fell through, good of you to be understanding. Sounds like a great time for a meeting. Continue to make these good decisions. Take care of yourself. I believe in you
4 Likes
Day 50
It’s been a productive weekend. Accomplished way more than planned and it feels great.
Also, dealt with a stressful situation with my daughter in law. She enjoys creating drama and unfortunately my son allows it. It was successfully handled. I did not engage that horrible woman and had no cravings or desire to drink. My brother is 20 years sober and helped my navigate her triggering behavior.
11 Likes
Evening check in
Day 539
Day is finally winding down. Had a good evening overall. Usually I start getting irritable and impatient in the evenings bcuz im tired… but not today 
I am tired but im choosing not to let it bring me down.
I am determined to be productive tmrw! Im not allowing myself to get complacent or to make excuses for why i havent done what i want to do. I know the consequences of that type of thinking and i dont want to feel this way anymore. I made my To Do list for tmrw. Theres not just tasks written down but also things to do to improve my health such as exercise and drinking 80-100oz of water a day. I didnt overwhelm myself with too much. Everything i have written down is very easily able to be done. Its just i have to do it lol
Recovery wise - All is well. Praying that i dont have a using dream tonight. They suck lol
Health wise - im excited for this week to get back on track. I have to begin the process of forming better habits. I believe a habit takes 21 days to form? Correct me if im wrong… i cant remember lmao but i need to put in the effort to get that motivation going again.
Hope u all are doing well and loving life and recovery! Have a great night everyone 
14 Likes
Thank you. Whenever I fall in a lil trap I get on here, and usually just sharing my feelings puts it into perspective. I believe in us too. I know it’s early in my sobriety but I really want this 
4 Likes
@butterflymoonwoman I’m so sorry about the using dream – they do suck! I do hope you have a better sleep tonight. Sending you energy and motivation to get back on track with your to do list.
@brian1965uk so sorry about your hamstring – I do hope the pain lets up. I do know how much enjoyment you get from running.
@starlight14 Thank you for all the love and the hugs Kelly! Right back at your sweetheart! I totally think you are AMAZING! 
@karenkw Well done on your 3 weeks of sobriety Karen! Keep taking it ODAAT my friend.
@catmancam Glad you were able to stand your ground. So sorry about your leg – I do hope that the pain doesn’t last much longer so you can get back to your walks. Sending you happy healing vibes
@sabrina80 WOW – I do hope the supplement helps with your symptoms. I’m sorry that you are not feeling like yourself lately. Glad to hear that you are not giving up on your self 
@CJP You are rocking this so hard – just think once you get over this hurdle you will be completely addiction free! I know you are strong enough to get through these urges (I’m sorry you are going through the emotional roller coaster).
@bomdhil Wishing you luck with your pilgrimage my friend – we will be here if you need us. You have the strength to beat the urges – remember to use the tools you have gathered.
@minatasha I’m glad to see you being persistent. It is super important to keep busy so you don’t have time to entertain the urges. Do you have a good support system irl? Are you able to go to meetings / get a sponsor? I find this site is an amazing source for support and distractions. ODAAT
@charlie_c WOW – so close to your 4 digit milestone – so exciting. Sorry about the overwhelming exhaustion…I d hope that lets up for you. Yeah to being happy in your sobriety.
9 Likes
@rainy7 So sorry that your plans fell through – great job in keeping yourself active and going to a meeting. Boredom is the worst. Hopefully something here may help —Things to do when you get bored Wishing you luck for tomorrow night – grateful that you are aware of this and will be vigilant in handling it
@danam56 Well done on 50 days. Grateful that you were able to deal with the horrible situation and you had your brother around to help keep you on the sober track. Love all the energy and productivity – keep up the amazing job with your sobriety!
@1in8billion Haven’t heard from you in a while - just checking in to make sure all is well on your end.
Checking in Sunday evening
228 days without alcohol / weed
643 days without cigarette
Its been a rough day - i did manage to get 1 load of laundry done and 3 hours of accounting stuff (been neglecting it for 2 weeks). i did spend a lot of time sleeping but that did not help. only got 4500 steps in today. Hoping to get back on track with everything tomorrow… Well - i’m off to get yup some more sleep - wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free evening / day - sending much lov
17 Likes
Omg right?!?! Her aerial skills… I think my mouth is still open hahaha- she’s so freakin cool:metal:t3:
2 Likes
I totally get that antsy feeling, I get like that when my daughter is away w her dad too, I’m trying to be more aware of my impulsivity and continue to work on it.
Happy to find company here 
3 Likes
131 days clean and sober. 
Its been interesting and well worth it. I thank God every day for walking with me and giving the strength and courage to become a better me and not walk in the temptation of the devil any longer. Just believe in yourself and want to be healthy and do right and you will. Trust that God is always there.
16 Likes
Welcome to the community Ashley - so good to have you here with us. Great job on your 131 days of sobriety! Keep up the amazing work 
3 Likes
Thank you so much I appreciate the kind words really. 
2 Likes
Day 36.
Just a quick check-in! Still sober! Went to an all-day metal festival yesterday with my boyfriend. Got my non drinking wrist band straight away. It was fun, but damn I was tired at the end.
Today has been all chores and food shopping, and healthy meal prep for next week’s dinners. Gotta exercise since it’s been two days without.
I’ll do a more thorough check-in tomorrow. I am pooped. Haven’t been sleeping as good as I’d like. Fingers crossed for tonight!
Stay strong, lovelies! 
15 Likes
Day 301
Damn I’ve been so anxious today! Talk about milestone malady! I almost cracked and said I can’t take this anxiety, I should get high.
I am so glad I didn’t and I have my days and don’t need to start over. I commend each of you who do start over when you fall!
I’m not sure I could do it.
21 Likes
Grateful that you didnt crack today. Grateful that you are focused on adding days to your timer.
Day 1 was a bitch and youve come so far love! You have been remarkable in getting through these 300 days. Keep showing up for yourself- you are worth it
5 Likes
For sure! I’ve found on here, you’re NEVER alone!! When my daughter used to go to her dad’s it was “my time” and it was filled binge drinking until she came back but now it’s so different. The last weeks I was wrestling with guilt and depression. Since it’s passing, now I’m getting bored 
lol can’t win!! But, I have zero regrets on this decision
7 Likes
I get that…i feel lost sometimes when my daughter isnt around…your time is still your time without the booze…do some self care lady and enjoy it…itl bolster your self esteem…if u cant think of anything to do after that do some work on your sobriety…set yourself a challenge to do that happy list and try and incorporate as much from that list into your day as possible
4 Likes
I’ll for sure try it, and will try to get some meditation down. I’ve heard it really helps with grounding especially with boredom or cravings. It’s all so new, so fast. But, I’m feeling muchhh more optimistic than 27 days ago 
5 Likes
Your doing great things, it doesnt have to be expensive or big things…6 things that are on my happy list after my daughter…driving calms me…singing…silver jewellery…animals…music… food…so i drove to the next town with some fave music on and sang to it, checked out the little cuties in the pet store…went to the jewellery store (just cheap stuff) stared at it and tried some on then came home and ordered a fave take away…simple but lovely
3 Likes
That sounds amazing 
okay, I like that idea alot!!
3 Likes
Day 9
I made it to day 9? Ok wow.
I talked a lot and wrote with some familiar people about “him”. yesterday… The guy who is constantly disappointing me, making me sad, giving me only place in this little little frame of his life… Or as every single person said yesterday, is manipulating me and absolutely toxic.
I came to the end to quit. I am not good in that but I have to. We had fun with my favorite hobby but I have to. Have to protect myself, my soul, heart and sobriety. This little toxy shitty arrangement is making me sick and behave against my inner values.
His very charming outer shell is just a camouflage for its empty cold soul. The many compliments are nothing but the drugs he gives me. Lovebombing, future faking and then back to this little little frame. The red flags are big and unmissable. I will restart my toxic relationship counter. Keep on doing the work on my codependency and love addiction.
Stay strong 
24 Likes