Day 55……
it’s been a long week filled with lots of emotions. I’m glad it’s over. I’m glad I’m still sober and I’m glad that I’m learning new skills to keep me on track.
Tomorrow I will begin heading back to the gym. Working out has been a way to keep myself focused and on track. I love to lift weights. With my back though I will need to take it slow but I’m looking forward to returning to some normalcy.
Appreciate the support. Happy Friday to you all. I got 24 more! 
I kinda feel the same way. The last two kids are gonna be leaving the nest for college in a few weeks. I’m not sure what the next chapter has in store for me. We’re definitely going through some changes in the household. Just gonna be me and the wife here for the first time in about 25 years. We’re gonna need a referee if you’re available. 
Why couldn’t we have been born rich instead of beautiful. 
Sending you hugs.
Thats a awesome catch Charlie
Congrats on your 1000 days! 
So proud of you Charlie! Your such a huge inspiration to me and so many others!
Thats awesome Fraces
60 days is an amazing job…sorry u r feeling blah today. Hoping for happier and healthier days ahead
Huge congratulations Charlie 
good to see you still around here.
Hey hey, Charlie! Thanks for sharing this milestone with us! Huge congrats to you. I have always admired your commitment and one day at a time mentality. Enjoy those grandbabies 
@binx whats going on love?
@dogtoothcowboy How are you Adam?
@mrsodh So grateful that your boss did finally call you back and glad you are happy with schedule and days off. Now hopefully you can fully relax and enjoy your remaining days off.
@butterflymoonwoman so glad to hear that you are having an amazing day so far. I know exactly what you mean by where the fuck do these urges come from when we are happy and doing well. They are totally understandable when we are down in the dumps but why when everything is turning up roses… it’s the damn mystery that reminds me that we can’t let our guard down ever. Even when everything is perfect we have to be aware and protect our sobriety. Grateful that you know now to listen to those urges. Stay strong!
@catmancam im sorry – I thought you were using crayons first and those were causing pain – sorry for my misunderstanding. I saw foam roller sleeves that you can purchase from Amazon to put over the colored pencils – this may help with the grip? 
Glad you were able to go for a walk – hopefully the treatment at home afterwards has eased the pain. Have a wonderful time at drumming tomorrow!
@karenkw good lord – I’m sorry you are still fighting with the insurance company – I do hope this gets sorted out for you quickly. Hope it’s a laid back relaxing weekend for you.
@holysquid so cool – love outdoor cinema – great movie too!
@kipper So grateful that you came here when you had the major urges and were able to white knuckle until the shops closed. Its ok to be grumpy and frustrated – so much better than being drunk and hungover. Here’s to another 24 my friend – You are doing great!
@amy30 Happy Anniversary Amy – what a wonderful way to celebrate! Fingers crossed with you love—hope you have a wonderful ailment free evening / day ahead!
Checking in on Friday evening
233 free of alcohol and weed
649 free of cigarettes
Spent 3 hours searching for this damn US passport. Found all my important documents and this one is missing - i can’t understand it and it is frustrating the hell out of me. I wasn’t feeling so hot today pain level was a bit higher. Ended up watching 2 movies (1st Friday the 13th - yeah ive never seen any of these and 10 years). Got 11k steps in and 55 min of light exercise. My swelling started off severe and then i did get it a bit down. No nap but that was hard to resist. Did get 1 hour of meditation/prayer. No urges and will be hopefully going to bed soon and stay asleep. Hoping everyone had a wonderful positively charged addiction free day - sending much love 
Thank you very much for your support last night @TrustyBird. You embodied the spirit of this forum and i really appreciate it.
Thank you @JazzyS, your personalised messages to everyone are one of the highlights of opening the app every day 
Awesome milestone! Wishing many blessings to continue for you & your loved ones!
Day 41
Just a quick check in because I’m soooo tired! It’s been an active (but good) last couple days!
Still sober 
. I am very sore from working out (a good feeling). Eating primarily healthy, but lots…so gotta cut back a bit these next few days. I’m starting up fasting again. I can usually do a 16 hour fast for 2 to 3 days, then I drop off. Progress over perfection.
My new antidepressant definitely makes me feel kinda queazy and I have a mild headache with some extra anxiety for a few hours after I take it. It’s been a week on the starter dose, and tomorrow I’m supposed to take twice as much. I might split it and take it at two different times while I adapt. Otherwise, I’m worried I might get sick. Taking it with food helps, but not completely.
That’s it for now. I’ve been slacking a little posting here and I miss it. I have been doing some quit lit/self-help reading though. Doing it before bed seems to help me sleep and wake up feeling more positive.
Well, 'till tomorrow…
Stay strong sober badasses!!! 
Day 11. Yesterday was a real battle but i got through. Am having a lovely hangover free morning with my child. Today im going to work my SMART workbook and try and get my mind correct for a saturday night.
Day 49 
Aiming to have a quiet day, walk my dog, have some cake and maybe go for dinner this evening.
Staying positive and relaxed as much as i can. Having a very cuddly dog has proven really helpful oddly enough.
May walk down the promenade later so i can see the sea
Wow, Charlie, amazing. Such an inspiration 
Day 1 again 
