Cam, your determination to keep trying is admirable. I do really admire you for your daily check ins and your honesty. Thank you for being an example for others on never giving up and continuing to take things a day at a time.
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Checking in at day 7, first full week Iāve been sober for a longgggg time, had a pretty stressful day but still managed to stay soberā¦ Some how, good luck everyone, keep on fighting 
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Today has been a bit low, but I can feel myself on an upswing. Itās hard to explain. Iām accepting some realities and accepting where I am right now. And I had zero guilt taking things slowly while my husband said he was going to take it easy today and then ended up keeping very busy doing some projects. I can appreciate his efforts and not feel like Iām not doing my part, just because I donāt put my work in at the same time that he does. Itās growth for me, feels like it anyway. Heās out grilling himself some dinner and Iām fashioning my own dinner and I donāt have to feel any which way about us eating separate foods either, which is also progress! We wanted different things and thatās okay! This move really has been about some new beginnings and I am feeling it.
Sending sober strength out to you all, amigx. Even when life is hard, even when life is all rainbows, we donāt need to dull or augment it. We need to live it.
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Congratulations good for you 
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Checking in sober. Overall day wasnāt too bad. Iāve been reading about adultsā experiences with ADHD. I havenāt been diagnosed but I suspect it. Itās nice to read that other peopleās brains work the same way as mine. It helps remove the label of lazy, careless, etc. (Labels I tend to put on myself.) Iām actually getting tested this week.
OFDAAT
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Thank you Renee - appreciate you my friend! 
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Hi Karen, just wantef to say I appreciated reading this. I know its just a check in, but I have felt such a resistence to this for myself (I have no idea why, I have known I was alcoholic since 16 and when I was told I have GAD i was like yes that makes senseā¦). But maybe because I am older now and also its like all of these things I thought we just āmeā and I have in my identity, can now be explained. Its actually a good thing, I knowā¦and your post has given me the little umph to talk to my doctor about it. Thank you si much for sharing.
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Hi Mira! Iām glad that helped
Iāve found that I can relate to bits and pieces of everyoneās story here and that helps me feel less alone. Iāve been diagnosed with GAD and major depression. I think a lot of us drank to avoid dealing with underlying issues. I know I did. Definitely talk to your doctor. Wishing you well!
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Day 524
Feeling overall content with how this day turned out. Normally it would have been a work day for me but I had taken it off so that my hubby could tattoo someone, altho the appt was postponed last minute so he ended up doing some running around instead. I decided to get some laundry done and washed up the bedding also. I absolutely LOVE fresh scented sheets 
Puttered around the kitchen getting the dishes done and things tidied up. Hubby surprised me with a new cool gel memory foam pillow today! Very grateful for this as my old pillow was hurting my neck. So i absolutely can not WAIT to go to bed tonight lol
Health wise - Eating isnt great. We have been eating out more than usual bcuz I need to find the time to go do a big grocery shop and restock our fridge n cupboards. But i am trying my best to be mindful of my portion sizes at least.
Recovery wise - Things are good! I rarely think of using anymore and i know that prayer has alot to do with why i dont crave drugs. I have been consistent with my morning routine and even try to take mini breaks thruout the day to just connect with my HP and get back on track.
Hope everyone is having a fantastic Saturday! Going to spend more time reading on here now 
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A ego fĆŗfilling day for me I guess
I worked today to get all my clients cars out before I head on vacation, but of course Iām helping the guys out to avoid them getting backed up,
A picture Is worth a thousand words so I show pictures to people at times to help explain things, I was out talking to this girl, showing her the pictures and I locked my phone, left hand corner has my Facebook thingy and notifications
That fast, she goes omg I know you!! Your from fxxx I follow you on IG and Facebook I didnāt know you worked here. And was like can i get a picture? Well of course Iām like hell yeah!
My boss saw it from across the lane, he goes wtf was that? Donāt be screwing the customers it never ends well. I was like Iām not, and gave him a brief sypnosis, heās like so can your Facebook followers become clients? Asking for a friend lol
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Checking in. 40 days clean. 
keeping my promise to myself to at the very least check in here if I canāt make a meeting. Stayed late at work to help out so I missed my meeting.
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Day 286
Checking in before bed.
My older kids dad left in mid June to go to visit his parents then his kids in Florida and said he was gonna be back here (in this state) on July 17.
Today he texted me saying heās gonna stay in another state for a while. Sounds good. Hope he finds some happiness there.
I have work early tomorrow so Iām off to bed.
Love yāall 
good night
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Checking in. Day 3 is done. Hope to sleep a bit better tonight
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yesterday was fine, hoping for good
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So true my friend ā thank you for being so kind. Yes ā we can keep on this path and reap the benefits that I am sure will follow. Did you make it to your drumming session today (sorry ā forgot today was Saturday). I love the āI will not be defeatedā attitude !!!
@kareness a staycation where you act like you are visiting your area is awesome ā itās funny how often we donāt get to enjoy things around town cause we take them for granted as always being there to do. I do hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing time.
@shaund well done on your 7 days! Hoping the weekend is relaxing for you ā way to get through a stressful week and stay sober!
@butterflymoonwoman SO happy that you are doing better recovery wise ā grateful for your connection with your HP. I know youāll be able to get your health on track too once you start getting your routine down packed. Have a wonderful nightās sleep with your new pillow and clean sheets (love that tomorrow is Sunday and hopefully you will get a chance to sleep in).
@fury how cool to be recognized at work ā definitely a good ego boost. I do hope you have a fun and relaxing vacation
@hisharleyquinn1318 way to go on 40 days and keeping with your checkinās.
@manmshuk Welcome to the community. This is a lovely community to be a part of. I do wish you the best in your journey and hope to see you around. Each day gets a bit better so looking forward to a better Sunday!
Checking in Saturday eveningā¦
213 days weed and alcohol free
628 days cigarette free
I did not get everything on my to do list of self-care done today but i am glad that i only missed 1 itemā¦hoping for more progress tomorrow. everything is manageable - i am grateful for this community and not feeling alone. We are stronger than our addictions - sending you much love
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Thanks @Soberbilly! Your cat is super adorable!
Day 21
Yay to 3 weeks!
I DID jog today! Yay! Iām out of shape for sure, but not as bad as I thought, since Iāve been walking so much. Iāll try to jog every other day. I have a feeling Iāll be sore tomorrow lol.
I started the next leg of my Prozac taper journey. One week at 10mg. So far, so good.
I am tired! Iām definitely going to sleep solid tonight I can feel it!
Stay strong, Sober Badasses! 
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441, checking in.
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Day 29
Up early, hopefully itās stopped raining! A quiet day planned, my partner is at work so i will take the dog for a walk, make dinner and do some ironing. Could be guardians of the galaxy three or dune this afternoon:)
I saw Oppenheimer yesterday which is a remarkable film.
Me without alcohol seems quite dull at times and then i remember how i can be and reread some of the messages from my partner about how cold i can be after drinking. Itās just poison to me. May not be all thr time but its insidiousā¦addictive and destructive, guaranteed
May buy a new hat ! Was thinking baseball cap or Panama but with all the rain i think a deepsea diving helmet woild be more useful
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The rain has crossed the North Sea. Itās wet outside. Good day for doing some home chores and self care, interrupted by a lot of sports on TV. The Dutch womenās opening match in the World Cup
, the Ashes 
, the Tour de France 
ending in Paris, and F1 
in Budapest all happening today. Maybe some British Open golf 
to top it of.
Hoping I have time to do some chores with all that to watch 
. No time for any substances for sure. Donāt want 'm either. Have as good a Sunday as you all can friends. Love.
Pic just popped up in my memories. Another wet early morning. Bandon beach OR Sepember 2018.
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@Mno sounds like our day yesterday! So much sport at the moment. Good luck in the World Cup
Day 19. It has stopped raining here, although very grey. Need to get out though as felt trapped inside yesterday. Loving having the window wide open. My knees are slowly recovering but still struggling to walk far so no idea what they plan will be.
Feeling positive today, moved on from the emotions of daughter leaving primary school. I think I will always miss those early years with my children, but they are such lovely children now I want to make the most of them. So, poor kids better prepare themselves to be dragged out to spend time with the family today 
Have a good day everyone.
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