Awe thanks love…its wild cause it doesnt feel like 7 months …loving it tho😊
Ditto!!
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Its crazy eh? Bcuz sometimes it feels like the sober time goes by sooo fast and other times sooo slow. Either way, youre truly doing amazing and im proud of you!!
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Congratulations on the milestones @JazzyS amd @BrOKenWolf Well done!
Checking in on Day 17. Missed a couple of days, work has been relentless and all the end of school events. Very emotional today as it was my youngest’s last day of primary school. Life has moved on. She is ready but feels like a massive change. Prompting a lot of reminiscing which can be quite difficult.
I hope everyone has a good Friday and sober weekend.
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@BT824 welcome back and congratulations on day2 I’ve been away myself from here but I’ve realised this is the only place to be around good people who realise what your going threw my friend were all here to help one another 
@JazzyS congratulations on 7 months my friend that’s amazing
@anon53116147 well done on 58 days iam off work at the minute myself until the 1st August hoping gto bring my own small lad camping for a night or 2 for the 1st time
Checking in day 6
Had a busy day doing a few jobs around the house and running a few messeges got a few cravings today for a drink but if I gave in drink leads to cocaine so iam happy I didn’t let myself give into temptation today…Iam now waiting on a takeaway and going to relax for the night with the Mrs and watch a film feeling greatful to be part of this great community helping me so much this past week thank you to everybody on here
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Day 523
Today began in a bit of a funk. But it turned around. Thats one thing that i love about recovery… that i can restart my day at any point of the day 
I really had to bite my tongue this morning when trying to find out the results of my sons xray. Looks like i will have to wait until next week when his Dr is back in the office. I was slightly annoyed but then turned it around and remained grateful for us even being able to get the xray so soon and to have been able to see the Dr as soon as we did (normally there is a wait). I got myself dressed, made my coffee, and then did my morning prayer which honestly made the biggest difference. Sometimes i feel like prayer is a chore and when i get exhausted or irritable, its initally the last thing i want to do. But im trying to retrain my brain to go to that first, bcuz honestly it helps so much.
Hubby is coming home from work early today so that i can run a longer errand. That way he can watch our son while i go take care of that errand. Then home to clean and relax while hubby runs some errands. Thats about it for today. Hope everyone is doing well!
Congratulations to everyone celebrating milestones today and to those that have recently come back 
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Thank you my dear friend!
So happy to read this. Its truly beating one urge at a time. Each time you do - you become a little stronger! Have a wonderful addiction free evening with the Mrs.
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Haha! Thanks @Soberbilly 
. Can I call you Bill or Billy? So glad you have a good relationship with your mom. Mom’s are pretty great (unless they’re not, lol). I’m grateful I have a good relationship with mine.
Thanks @JazzyS! And WOW! Congrats on 7 months! You are a badass! So glad you’re celebrating with a self-care day! 
I’m just sitting in my AA meeting waiting for it to start. I’m starting to feel a bit more comfortable being here.
Stay strong Sober Warriors! 
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@DryIn785 glad you’re getting seen to. Sending healing vibes 
@Stonghope congrats on 2 weeks 
@SoberVigilant sorry for your loss 
pleased you found a healthy way to deal with the news.
@JazzyS thank you 
I hope you were able to get some rest and feel a little better today. 🩵 Also, congrats on 7 months
@Noshame congrats on double digits and for getting through 2 days with no vape
@beeinreallife welcome to the checking-in thread congrats on turning your day around yesterday
@SoberWalker sad story, glad you were there to offer advice and perhaps a bit of hope 🩵
@AyBee awesome number 
congrats I also love your background photo 
@nastya_is_fighting wishing you well with rehab 
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@GenG so pleased your Mom got the job 
sounds like it was a good day for you too
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@Scorpn hey friend, sending strength 🩵 I hope today was a bit better
@Will3 congrats on your sober holiday 
@Amy30 sorry it’s rough it could be PAWS, sorry idk how to link any info. Sending strength 🩵
@Sabrina80 hope you got a good sleep last night and your condition calms down 🩵
@Rob11 try to enjoy your holiday 
@Jasty2 glad to see you back congrats on 2 days I hope the new med helps 
@icebear I hope you’re okay?
@CueBall8n9 I’m glad it’s been a great week, I bet it won’t only be you who sleeps well when you get home
@rainy7 it does get easier we find other ways to manage our emotions, for me, my biggest tool is meditation. Sending strength 🩵
@mx_elle I see your progress, I’m glad you can recognise it too. Sorry about your pain sending strength 🩵
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@BT824 welcome back congrats on trying something new 
@anon53116147 congrats on getting your date confirmed enjoy camping with your girls
@anon15828629 congrats on getting through your cravings today enjoy your evening
1075 days no alcohol.
540 days no cocaine.
55 days no vape.
3 days no binge-eating.
Woke early, did my morning routine, read 3 chapters of the book I’m reading, did my morning walk, went to collect my meds, then did my colouring for 14mins with an audiobook on, all by 11am.
I struggled for a lack of anything to do after that. Depression ramped up, I closed my curtains at 2pm, pretended to nap with my cats, listened to some more audiobook, then managed to actually nap from 5:15-6:15pm, I was awoke by the sound the ice cream van makes, I wasnt tempted to rush outside to get one today though, pleased about that.
Ive just been for my evening walk, and now I’m here catching up. It’s great to see so many people checking-in.
🩵
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Just reached 3 full days without the vape
My energy is low
I’m grumpy
Highs and lows of my mood
Ugh but if I can go 3 days without the vape I can go longer.
@JazzyS
It’s a bit stressful but I’ll be ok
I’m on auto pilot at work but I’m doing it
Thank you for your support
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Checking in with day 6, couple of cravings earlier on with it being the start of the weekend, but kept myself pretty busy to resist the urge, keep fighting everyone 
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So impressed with your 2 walks a day, even when you aren’t necessarily feeling it. It is so tempting when the depression hits to stay inside, but you are absolutely doing the right thing.
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Day 188.
Late check-in. I’m sober. Still dont feel great, but I’ve been reading a lot on here and searching recovery-related videos on the YouTube. If the way I’m feeling is a precursor to relapse, I need a refresher course in recovery and more importantly, why I’m doing this.
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Good on you Amy. Be totally sure drinking or using any drug won’t help you with nothing at all. All it is is addiction’s lies. And old habits. Nothing else. Bad times happen. We work through them. That’s what Recovery is.
I do therapy. I’m beginning to love it after three years as I am truly beginning to reap the benefits. The first two years I just trusted the process. Well I didn’t trust it at all tbh but I’m stubborn and I just kept going. ODAAT. Keep going friend. Work your shit. I know you do too. X
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Checking in 479 days.
It’s been a little while, just working, spending time with the family.
I have a night away with my husband tonight, a little cabin out in the woods nearby. I’m really looking forward to the time just us two, a nice fire, a few hikes. We work hard but we don’t often make time like this for ourselves but the longer we are sober, the more we are getting used to enjoying life with non alcohol related activities.
It’s really nice. We have a mini get away next weekend with the kids planned too.
Anyway, happy weekend all. Stay sober 
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