Day 527
Feeling a bit irritable right now. Frustrated with my sons eye issues. I feel like idk where else to turn for help with this. We have seen the Pediatrician and the optometrist numerous, numerous times. Tried a variety of diff medications and antibiotics. I think the next step tho will be neurology (from what the Dr mentioned). I just hate seeing my son hurting and me feeling helpless. I do what i can to make him comfortable but his eyes are just bothering him so much. I will keep fighting for answers and tests to be done.
Today i ran some errands with my son. Did some cleaning and relaxed when i could. I did not do my morning routine tho, so will need to get back to that tmrw. Hoping to be able to exercise tmrw mrng also. Havent exercised in 4 days. I CAN say tho that my eating has been on the better side the past 2 days. And im proud of myself for that! Not much else to mention I guess. Hoping everyone is doing well on their journey
My goodness Josh this was a beautiful post! Well done on your 1038 of sobriety -congrats on surpassing the 4 digit mark! Iām sorry the past year has been such a struggle but am impressed that you held your own and protected your sobriety. This is an amazing community and I find the more Iām active here the more stable I am. Glad to see you checking in here and on the gratitude thread ā these are my two favorite for sanity and accountability. I do hope to see you around. @annae well done on your sobriety! weight loss is normal when you reduce the alcohol and extra food intake. Hopefully you will be seeing a burst of energy soon. Do keep an eye on your energy levels and appetite ā may want to consult with a physician if you think itās a bit excessive. @rainy7 Glad to see that you will be getting your counseling started on Friday. Go into it with an open mind ā it does take some time to build up a rapport with your counsellor. It may take some time but with good counselling so much is possible. Love the kitten idea ā how fun for you and your daughter. I like the sense of humor ā gnarly would be a gnarly name @zzz love the analogy of upgrading your operating system. So happy for you and glad to see you doing at least the Sunday meetings and having the on line ones as options. Doing so well ā keep strong and keep showing up for yourself @jennyh Congrats on your 3 weeks. What a lovely way to spend the summer holidays ā I used to love bringing home a cart of books from the library as a child. @catmancam OOH I am sorry that you woke up in so much pain ā grateful that it did dissipate during the day. How often do you do physio (wondering if this is something that will result from each session)? Glad that you did do your mindfulness course ā seems like it did help. Loving how you keep adding time to your coloring!! @noshame well done on your two milestones. Glad that you do have the next few days to rest and recover and now know that you need to be rested prior to work. In time as you get further away from your addiction ā you will regain your energy levels ā stay the course! @shaund and @anon15828629 A huge congrats on your double digits!
@Bomdhil Iām thrilled to see 30 days tomorrow my friend! You will reach the month and it will be all you. Glad that I can be by your side cheering on your amazing accomplishments! You are a rockstar Thomas! Keep up the amazing work. @scorpn Best wishes for tomorrow therapy appointment and your meeting with store managerā¦ so many amazing steps for the positive! @rosacando Oh my that sounds awful. I am sorry that you were in such pain today. I do hope that it gets better tomorrow ā may want to have it looked at as I canāt imagine a strain causing you so much pain. Sending you healing vibes! @butterflymoonwoman Dang Dana I am so sorry that you are not getting the help needed for your son. Sorry that he is in such pain. What did the x-rays say? Keep fighting for more tests love ā I do hope that someone is able to help and provide him some relief.
Checking in on Tuesday evening
216 days alcohol and weed free
631 cigarette free
Been a decent day. I did get my 10k steps in and some yoga also (full disclosure - i only got 6500 in yesterday). Did need to take a bit of a nap and am super exhausted but overall managing. 7 weeks gluten free diet (3 months seems farther away today but i know that i can stay the course). Another day of being addiction free - sending everyone much love
I woke up 30 minutes before my alarm. Happens quite often these days. Not sure if itās a good thing as itās rather early still . At least I donāt get pulled from a deep comatose state like I did 1510 days ago, each and every day. Having to crawl out of a deep black hole created by alcohol abuse the night before. And not feeling rested at all. Never again. Living life sober takes work but itās a work of love. Have as good a day as you can all. Sober and clean. Love from Oude Kerk.
Checking in on day 16. We go on holiday on Friday, and I should start some preparation. Good to know some things about me havenāt changed a bit since getting sober, and I will probably pack the morning we leave. I was the Mum who bought the birthday present on the way to the party and got a kid to wrap it in the car. Maybe that is just who I am.
I had some thoughts about drinking on holiday yesterday but nothing that I couldnāt dismiss as a bad idea.
Good Morning on Day 142 to all of you my sober family!
I hope you all have a good day. Sending out Strength to all who need it
You know Iām not ckecking in every day, and Iām usually not a big talker when I do. But today I thought I do a proper check-in for the past couple days. So, with me jobless since last week (yeah, Iām still slightly about it), I do have more time on my hands.
Monday we went to the swimming pool, with big slides and water rapids
Yesterday I volunteered at a fundraising stall in the morning, we collected quite a bit of money for the charity I volunteer for
In the afternoon I had a doctors appointment I had been waiting for since February. That didnāt go to plan! The 10 minute procedure took 30 minutes, they had to cut around in my arm and glue me back together afterwards. Took so long because the bleeding didnāt want to stop. Iām usually not a big bleeder. Big bandage on my arm now and no more swimming for at least 2 weeks
Cancelled my aqua class at the gym today, but on the bright side: the spa had a last minute appointment free, so Iāll be going for a hot stone massage instead! And while I will be getting my pampering Iāll think of my former colleagues to NO I am not at all vengeful, what makes you think that?
I am glad you are able to find positives. I had to leave a toxic role and it took a long time to get over it. My health massively went downhill too. Ultimately you will be better away from there.
Yeah, mine was a toxic position too. I am somewhere between the grief of losing a good job and relief of the big weight being off my chest. Glad you got over it, I will get over it too. Probably not today, but maybe tomorrow or the day after.
Thatās exactly how I was. Took me a long time to get over it but so much happier now. Sounds like you have a good mindset so hopefully will be a lot quicker
Day 10 Had a long real talk with my best friend yesterday we have been close for idk probably almost 20 years. We have been through everything together from addiction to prison. We were both clean and sober for years before we both fell off at separate times. I was telling him how I havenāt had a drink in over a week and he broke down telling me how he wants to stop to. It kinda hurts knowing he is where he is at. I know I cant ake him stop but dont want to see him continue down the road he is on cuz I know there is only two outcomes prison or death. I hpe my being sober will inspire him to get back in recovery.
. At least I donāt get pulled from a deep comatose state like I did 1510 days ago, each and every day. Having to crawl out of a deep black hole created by alcohol abuse the night before. And not feeling rested at all. Never again. Living life sober takes work but itās a work of love. Have as good a day as you can all. Sober and clean. Love from Oude Kerk.
about it), I do have more time on my hands.
