Weed is legal here in Massachusetts too
It’s too strong for me and I definitely don’t recommend street stuff. Anything could be in it
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@Starlight14 how are you doing today Kelly?
Hope you are recovering well from head cold and anxiety has eased up.
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Congratulations on your 5 years Mel! 
That is a lovely tribute and thank you to what TS is all about…community support.
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@JazzyS I’m sorry you’re experiencing headaches. I know they can. be debilitating. I will keep you in my thoughts and send you lots of good vibes and energy.
Congratulations on your days of sobriety and time away from nicotine. I have never smoked, but my brothers all dead and I know that’s a very difficult habit to break.
This morning I woke up and there was little to no pain. I am so grateful. I cannot tell you the last time I felt this good.
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I think my saving grace is this group, and my sober friends. Not only do I share on here but am constantly checking in with my cousin. She’s so happy I’m in counseling because it’s all about regulating these emotions sober but, I can’t even identify some of them lol. I am scared one day I’ll just quit but I TRULY want this. The morning journal prompts have really opened my eyes to how unmanageable my drinking and life was. So much is coming back and giving me more reason to stay sober. 
I think because I’ve done substance abuse programs because of court a decent foundation was already in place… the difference is this time it wasn’t forced.
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Thanks so much for thinking of me Jazzy i do hope you are well? Im ok…head cold still here unfortunately…its sapping my energy…il be ok once it runs its course. Sofia just went to her dads…he seemed ok, i spoke with him again earlier and made sure he was sure he could cope having her…he said he really wants to see her and has taken her to the local park then will play computer games with her later…he said again he would ring if he needs me to go collect her but honestly thinks hel be fine, im still slightly worried but just going to try my best to relax, ive ordered myself some nice food and im going to watch some stuff i cant watch while Sof is here. Thanks again for checking on me, i really appreciate it 
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A huge congrats for your amazing accomplishments Mel! Go on and flex those badass addiction free muscles 
Loved your post! We truly are stronger together- blessed to have found this beautiful community and grateful to be on this journey with you.
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So happy to read this. Thrilled for you. Have a wonderful pain free weekend my friend. Thank you for the lovely vibes - i feel them working
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Its understandable to be a little worried- do call and check in later to ease your anxiety.
Lovely evening planned - i do hope you can relax and enjoy your “me” time
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Congratulations with your 5 years, truly inspirational 
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Day 33, my vacation has been great especially with it being my first sober vacation in what seems like a lifetime. I had a mocktail last night to help with FOMO. It eased my mind and was a lot cheaper than my usual tab! 
Have a great Friday everyone! 
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Day 6: no grazing
Day 38: no credit cards
Day 726: no pills
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It is great that you have your cousin to check in with – a true sober buddy. I’m sure she also appreciates the company on her sobriety journey.
Totally understand this fear and its the motivation to want “this” and the drive to protect it that helps us get another 24 hours. Grateful for all the tools at your disposal and that you are making the most of them.
YES!!!
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Day 109 checking in still sober but still not feeling well had to take some sick days off work hopefully it passes over the weekend hope everyone is well 
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Wow incredible work on your 5 years sober!!! Incredibly proud of u 
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Day 530
Feeling okayish today. Its super gloomy and rainy here today, just the way i like it 
I had a very slow start to my day bcuz i was tired but im up n going n doing things around the apartment now. Once hubby gets home from work, im running out to get groceries. We are picking up a new SodaStream machine as ours broke. Im excited to get that up n running. Will be good for our health bcuz u basically carbonate ur own water instead of drinking soda which is full of sugar and empty calories. You can add flavoring to it also. They do have some 0 calorie flavorings which i will buy today.
Recovery wise - All is well. Had some small urges to use but was able to work thru those easily.
Health wise - I havent exercised in 7 days which im not happy about. But i really feel like this time away from the gym has forced me to look at my diet and truly how much i am eating. I have done well today with my eating so far. And i do notice the connection btwn eating healthy and using thoughts. When i eat really poor, the urges to use drugs increase. Whereas when i eat healthy and fuel my body with good food, i dont tend to think of using drugs. Interesting how that works. Will make an attempt tho to exercise next week. I dont want to lose all the progress that i have made in the gym. Or i might try to find ways to work out at home at the very least. I have to try.
Anyway, i think thats about it for now. A huge congratulations to those reaching milestones today and those coming back and to all of us working on our recovery journeys
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I love this. Congratulations on 5 years AF!
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Wow. I’m celebrating day 294.
I don’t know how I achieved 293 days a few years ago. I was completely white-knuckling it until I ran out of steam just before the upcoming 300 day milestone.
But that means this will be the longest I’ve been sexually sober in over 16 years.
This is a great day. 
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