Checking in daily to maintain focus #57

[Butterflymoonwoman]

Evening Check In
Day 567
Pretty good day overall. I am so glad that i took work off to recharge. I really needed it.
Im feeling good about things today. Lots of gratitude present in my life. I went grocery shopping today and having full cupboards, a full fridge and freezer, fresh fruit and healthy options to eat, makes me very grateful for my recovery. I was able to have a nap today. I spent time with my family and had a nice hot shower just now. Im feeling good I have eaten well and taken care of my body. Worked on my DBT program for a bit also. All n all it was a very calm and relaxed day! And tmrw is the beginning of a new week (Monday is my fav day of the week), so im excited about that!!! Hope everyone is doing well today also!

[tailee17]

Congrats 60 days how exciting. I think it is great how you and others share your progress and milestones met. It is a big celebration every day!

[icebear]

Checking in on day 814. Was hoping to be back home from traveling but missed a connecting flight and am stuck in Chicago. At least the airline sprung for a hotel. Drinking hotel room chamomile tea and trying to decompress. Much love

[Just_Laura]

I LOVE Coraline! I used to put it on every single night to fall asleep. That or The Nightmare Before Christmas. Fresh cut

[anon74766472]

Checking in with 58 months sober.
First day back at work in Germany. One week then another week off. Counting the days.

[Ashley_luvz_starz]

Checking In:

Day 159

A lil easier everyday

[Sabrina80]

Day 338
First day at work after catching Covid and being sick for 2 weeks. Feels okay now, but we’ll see how I feel this evening. If it’s too much I won’t hesitate to ask my Dr for another sick note for one more week. I’m masked up again in the train and got already some, let’s say, interesting looks.
I’m tired as hell bc I only slept like 3 hours. My sleeping rhythm is messed up but it will get better.
Have a beautiful sober day friends, stay strong

[Just_Laura]

Day 200! Whoot whoot! I just like whole numbers

I’m glad I slept good the past couple nights bc the next few are gonna be brutal. Heat advisory til at least Wednesday, no AC. I might cave next year, but I say that every year ($25 summer electric bills are pretty sweet). Then having to get used to the new school/work schedule. When my daughter’s in school I switch to a couple lunch shifts a week so I can have weeknights at home, and not need a sitter. It’s a bit less money but time is more valuable to me. I’ve wasted too much of it.

As far as I know I bought everything we needed for school today. I’m gonna organize and go through it all tomorrow to make sure. And I managed to get to some of the cleaning. But guess what didn’t get done? (It rhymes with wishes) Ah well. Tomorrow’s another day…that I’m planning to fully enjoy outside of my house.

Hope you all have a good one!

[Juli1]

Day 3

I am happy I didn’t drink for 3 days.
I wrote down my commitment to not drink today, no matter what.
I want sobriety

[CATMANCAM]

@Just_Laura congrats on 200 days feel better soon 🩵
@SoberWalker that sounds awful to witness, I hope you’re okay 🩵
@MrsOdh congrats on 3 weeks I hope you and your family all feel better soon. 🩵
@Deelzebub I hope you are feeling better by now and got to speak to your doctor 🩵
@Katiee congrats on 70 days
@Saturn81 congrats on your week
@Olivia feel better soon 🩵
@SadMemeQueen I like your hair, it suits you, so nice you’ve made a friend too 🩵
@Bomdhil thank you 🩵
@Rebabeeba feel better soon 🩵

1119 days no alcohol.
584 days no cocaine.
99 days no vape.

Slept late. Did my morning routine, read one chapter of the book I’m reading, and did my AM walk. Then for my ‘compassionate letter’ I wrote :

Dear Camden,

I know you are struggling right now. I know life has been very traumatic, and I know it continues to be. I want you to know that I am proud of you, because no matter how many times you think you have failed, I see that you have never given up. You are always trying to do better, and be better, and I admire your tenacity. I know it doesn’t feel like it, but you have came a really long way, and you’ve found ways to manage your own mental health and recovery journeys. I know you are really struggling with, and suffering from, your eating disorder, but remember that new hope is now in sight. I know you will engage with the help and support, and I have faith in you even though I know you have doubts. I’m learning how I can be here for you, which I understand is new to you, and I may have to earn your trust, but I’m rooting for you every step of the way. Please try to remember how far you have come, and to give yourself some grace. I care about you more than you may ever comprehend.

All my love,

Camden

Feel extremely vulnerable sharing that here, but in a good way I think. I don’t know where it came from, I didnt read the example letter nor the prompts, I just typed.

Insomnia has me awake tonight, haven’t slept at all and it’s now 6:30am. I need to go to collect my parcel, and I need to shower before catching the bus to therapy.

I hope you’ve all had wonderful sober weekends.

🩵

[Mischa84]

@CATMANCAM it was very heartwarming to read, I truly adore it, yours letter to yourself. I hope one day I will be ready to do this for myself as well.

“Funny” how I often hear I’m not doing anything at home, especially cleaning, but last 2 days I didn’t feel good and I really didn’t clean and now house is in such a mess I don’t even know where to start. I think I will start with 2nd coffee

[Mno]

1549

Monday off. Two early shifts to go. Then no more work for the rest of the month! I love my job but I am ready for a break. Have as good a day as you all can friends. Sober and clean. Love. Pic is another one from my commute yesterday.
@CATMANCAM Thanks for sharing Camden. Beautiful. Hope your therapy is good. Hugs X
@Mischa84 We’ll have that second coffee together. Gezellig!

[Juli1]

@CATMANCAM

Feel extremely vulnerable sharing that here, but in a good way I think. I don’t know where it came from, I didnt read the example letter nor the prompts, I just typed.

Thank you so much for sharing this my loveley friend!

[Noshame]

2.87 no pot
47.54 no smoking
116.87 no alcohol

I’m in a good mood this morning
I’m leaving for work in 40min but I’m out in the early evening

Me and the wifey had a very serious talk about everything last night. She had some things on her mind that I accidentally dug up from her past because of my paranoia. I should have talked and took the answers she gave me and if it’s in the past, I should just let it be until she would need to talk about it. She has ptsd so it not easily talked about
We learned a lot about each other but not under easy conditions. All I can do is be there for her. We are both in a much better mood this morning

That’s all for now
Take care

[Ceeds]

Thank you for sharing this. I’m inspired to write one. I admire your tenacity, too.

[Nordique]

Hey all, checking in on day 1177. I hope everybody has a good one!

[Qhob13]

Checking with 9 days AF

@Just_Laura Way to go, Laura!! 200 days!!! Congrats!!! I’m glad you are able to adjust your shifts to get more time with your daughter! As I watch how quickly my kids are growing up, I’ve realized how much more valuable time with them through these years is so much more valuable than money! Glad you are sober and enjoying it! (I hate rhymes with wishes!) there’s always tomorrow!
@Juli1 Congrats on 3 days, Julia, you got this! Hell week sucks! My mantra… Keep Fucking Going!
@CATMANCAM that was beautiful, Camden! Thanks for sharing something so raw and vulnerable with us!
@Mischa84 I feel your pain! Boo on your tribe for saying you don’t do anything!! When my people get me pissed off, I go on strike. They panic, apologize, and are working on negotiating my return to duty by dinner time! Lol Definitely a 2nd coffee before cleaning! Maybe a 3rd. You clean when you’re good and ready!
@Soberbilly keep it up, Billy! I’m just here to save my front row seat for when you hit the number we will (still) not mention!

Edited to add: Happy Sober Labor Day!!! (US peeps)

[Misokatsu]

Day 1118

After getting Covid I got the biggest coldsore of my life, it was getting better, but it feels like it is coming back again. Old immune system is still not 100% it seems. The kids are back at school, so am back to checking on homework, making sure I do washing daily so they have clean school clothes and so on. I was at home all day alone and binged a J-drama on Netflix, but still finished my reading for the book club later.

[Amy30]

Day 233.

So tomorrow is NEW LAPTOP DAY. I’ve been actually jumping around the room in joy. It might sound sad, but I’m so excited to have a laptop that doesn’t lag when I work. My productivity should go way up. AND it’s go a keyboard that lights up, so I will be able to type away in less than favourable light conditions.

[Brl81]

Checking in for day 42.