Could you maybe ask your partner not to have alcohol in the house? At least for a while as you grow stronger in your sobriety.
My husband still drinks the occasional pint, but never at home and never wine, which was my weakness.
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They are so little at that age. My son was 16 months when he was admitted and seeing them with all the tubes and tests is so hard. Like I say, we only had a glimpse and that is still with me. I canāt imagine how tough it is for you, and so frustrating with the tests. I still have the fear now, not sure that will go away, but day to day our lives have moved on mostly.
You are doing so well. I really hope you get some answers and have some peace.
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Day 48.just planted 65 small verbenas,.they will look fabulous next summer.
And thatās all my plans for the day 
will go for a dog walk and maybe buy a cake for a treat.
I feel different this time round than when i was last sober (managed 2.6 years)
I think at times then i was just successfully pretending . I canāt drink.again
I donāt want to wreck my life anymore
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Morning all, checking in from sunny Derbyshire. It is so hot, we have had so much rain recently that we donāt know how to cope 
I slept in late this morning so only just finishing my coffee ready to start the day. We are off to Bolsover Castle 
Have a good day everyone.
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Yes itās awful at the moment.
But Iām stable and strong in my sobriety 
Iāll handle that. Drinking me wouldnāt be able to rock this as it is right now.
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Hey all, checking in on day 1153. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Soā¦ I just called my boss.
She did pick up the phone but after Iāve said it was me and that she didnāt respond to my email so therefore I called Instead. She hung up.
Iām not even kidding.
She really hung up on me.
I thought it mightāve been some connection issues so I tried to call again and she didnāt answer.
How am I supposed to communicate with her is sheās afraid of talking to me?
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I canāt believe she hung up on you! Iād have to go to her face to face. Thatās unprofessional and unacceptable. Geesh
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Days PMO free: Day 8
Days with PS5 in the closet to close the day: 16
Days went to bed the same time with my wife: 16
GOOD MORNING/AFTERNOON/EVENING ALL!
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Day 47. Iāve been feeling out of touch from reality lately, but still hanging in there and having a good time.
Have a great Friday everyone 
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Checking in for day 18.
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Day 965,
Back home for the weekend, nap time. Feeling the feels but not to bad. Planning to go for a meeting this evening,
Greetz,
Rob
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I have 1 full day sober from weed THC and cbd
About 4 months no alcohol woooo
And almost 24 days no vape or ciggs
Yesterday when I smoked weed I got lightheaded and felt like I was going to pass out so Iām staying away from that. When picking it up this morning crossed my mind I thought of that experience and I didnāt think Iād like to experience that again. It happens a lot when I smoke weed
Alcohol is not a option at all
I have too much to lose
No vape a ciggs for 24 days straight
Iām on the 2mg nic lossinges from 4mg
Over all I think Iām doing ok
Work is going great and I feel good about my life
I really need to focus on getting my license back.
Thatās about everything
Take care
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@Alycia Congrats on your 500 days!
@Just_Laura Dang that manager seems a bit much (trying to hold my tongue here) ā Iām sorry the extra load falls on your shoulders. Wishing you strength in getting through tonight. I do hope it goes smoothly. Grateful to hear that you are not craving and staying away from the temptations.
@kipper Hope you feel better soon. Congrats on your double digits! Wishing you luck with alcohol in the house. I know we keep ours out in the garage to reduce temptation. I make sure to have enough la croix and other drinks on hand so I donāt feel left out ā even had a few NA beers but now I canāt drink those due to trying GF diet. Or maybe ask your partner to not keep any in the house till you have stronger sobriety legs?
Congrats on your sober days! Whatever works for you is what you need to hold onto. Recovery is not linear and it is not the same road for everyone ā sobriety is the goal we all aim for. Grateful that you are doing so well.
@MrsOdh WOOT WOOT ā congrats on your 30 days! It is frustrating when you canāt get a response from someone ā even more frustrating when you ask a bunch of questions in an email and they only respond to one. I do hope you are able to figure it out. Try to relax and enjoy the day as itās already Friday ā work will arrive soon enough. HOLY SHIT- just saw your update. How absurd is that ā what an unprofessional thing to do. Iām sorry that this is what you are dealing with on your final days of vacation.
@dmcg1987 love the number ā enjoy your sober weekend as well my friend.
@timetochange OOH ā canāt wait to see the verbenas next summer (65āwhoa ā the area is going to look beautiful). Grateful to see you doing so well with your sobriety!
@dogtoothcowboy Hey day 3 is amazing. The beginning was for sure the hardest and each day is a celebration. Those voices can be super loud and annoying and can spin tales to have you believing almost anything ā those are all lies. Never just 1 ā that spirals out of control so quickly and let me tell you that its not all that easy to get back on track. Push through the cravings ā hope you can find a way to distract yourself or if you do meetings then go to one or two to gain support. Hang in there ā the longer you abstain the easier it gets. Come here to vent or read around for advice / support. Wishing you luck my friend.
Checking in on a lovely sunny Friday morning
I am a bit tired but overall in a good mental space. Trying not to focus on the pain and other symptoms - i know THIS TOO SHALL PASS. Just trying to get into my days self-care routines. About to start with my meditation / prayer but first some more coffee. Have a wonderful positively charged addiction free day - sending much love 
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How was Bolsover Castle? I live just a few villages over, but honestly Iāve only visited the castle twice in the past 18 years.
Next time youāre around, pop me a message and we can meet up for a cuppa 
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Ah man - i almost missed it! Thank you Billy for catching this amazing milestone.
3 years AF and going strong!
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Morning Check In
Day 544
Today i celebrate 13 YEARS of being cigarette free 
Grateful to have beat this addiction when I did bcuz it had gotten sooo bad. I have asthma and I remember many times having a cigarette in one hand and my asthma inhaler in the other hand, using it just so i could finish my smoke. Grateful to be free of that demon.
Today i purposefully chose not to get up extra early to exercise. I really felt like i needed the rest. I was emotionally burnt out yesterday from my sons appt and so i gave myself permission to rest. Today I have to go to the grocery store and do some cleaning. Id like to work on my DBT book today as i didnt get a chance to yesterday. Not much else going on. Will enjoy the day the best i can. Hope u all do too! Hugs TS fam 
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WOW DANA - congrats on your 13 years! that is amazing. Grateful that you did quit when you did and have maintained strong!
Glad to hear that you listened to your body and got your rest. I do hope you have a fabulous Friday my friend.
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Haha i love that gif. Thank u friend! Hope ur day is faaaabulous!!!
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Have you done any journaling? I find it helps to put pen to paper and write out my thoughts. You might also do a pros and cons list. Why do you want to use, and what was itās purpose or benefit to you in the past? Then conversely, what has using cost you in your life? What damage has it done? Then in summary I wrote a list of all the reasons I wanted to be sober, what future I wanted for myself that drinking was keeping me from having, and so on. I keep my pros and cons list handy and have read it over and over in the past. Itās a useful exercise, maybe give it a try.
Hang in there. You are strong and even stronger than you may believe at times when you feel weak. You can do this, you want to do this. Remember that.
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