@Juli1 congrats on 2 weeks @Saturn81 welcome back @Rob11 sorry things are tough at the centre, sending strength 🩵 @Noshame congrats on 40 days smoke-free @Thumper1213 congrats on 3 weeks
1113 days no alcohol.
578 days no cocaine.
93 days no vape.
Only slept from 4:15-6am, third night in a row with very little sleep, but I know the reason for it last night atleast, it’s because I pushed myself through my falling asleep so that I could catch-up here, and I finally checked-in around 1:30am, and was just wide awake then. Nevermind, tonight has the potential to be better because I’m all caught up and it is 10pm here now.
Today I’ve done my routine and activities, including both walks. Really enjoying the Gabor Maté book, and the Quit Like a Woman audiobook. Pleased that therapy has helped me build these activities back into my days, along with the colouring, which I’m enjoying again too.
Had a amazing time at work today. I didn’t do anything different I just had a very good day. It flew by.
No weed needed at all. I will remember this.
I even got to work a extra 11min. I said goodnight to my boss and I was on my way home. My wife was cleaning when I got home and I helped clean and now I’m in bed loving life. What a good day. We don’t need a substance to have a good day!
As a matter of fact the last time I smoked weed a little over 2 days ago and I was miserable. I was so tired I couldn’t function after noon
Soon going to start my shift at 1am in the morning, only doing it as a favour but there was a time this would have been an impossibility. 1am used to be half way through a good session.
Thy will not my will.
thank you:). First class went well. I feel smarter already lol. Well i feel like I’m ready to learn anyways, it was fun, teacher seemed really nice and helpful. Kind of just explained stuff, and gave us a chapter to read. Which will talk about tomorrow, and then she said we will be writing a annotated bibliography. Which i have no idea what the heck that is, but my buttt gonna Learn.
Hey, I’m proud of you. Going to school is such a great opportunity for growth. Use your resources (study labs, open teacher time, even YouTube for new concepts) and pass those classes. Onward good sir! We are here in your pocket when you need us.
I wish you strength in finding your way. Sometimes we have stumbling blocks along the way, many of us understand.
It can be difficult dealing with others who do not wish us well. In some ways we live in a world saturated with watchinf others fall and embarassing themselves, constantly pointing out flaws in others. Its not all there is, for sure, but we see it each day with reality tv, obsession with celebrities, cancel culture etc. When it comes to our personal lives, I have a few things I have collected along the way. Because not everyone wishes us well, some do not even mean it of mall intent, but they are in their own unhappiness.
Boundaries around those who do not wish you well, are dishonest or quick to point out your failures.
Be mindful of those who do not clap when you win.
And there was a game of college basketball players, a clip that was taken of a moment between two young men. One, who missed a shot and walked from the net shaking his head, his posture down. His team mate, as moving past him along the floor tapped his head up under the chin and gave him a strong hand to the chest or back, as he kept moving. I have that in my mind when I think about those who matter around us.
Hope you are able to feel those who wish for you to succeed, and to draw lines with those who do not. There will always be people who do not care if you succeed, may even wish you to fail, I hope to not let others sickness discourage me as well. It can be hard and sad to acknowledge these things, but importabt too…for it hurts, yet it does not need to matter in what we do in the end. Wish you strength. Xo.
Evening Check In Day 561
Day was alright. Not a whole lot happened. Started gathering up things for my sons first day of school. Things are almost in place. Just need to get bus pick up and drop off times and meet his bus nurse. Tomorrow i will be starting to make my yearly dreamcatcher gifts for people too. I have so far 3 to make. May make more, i dont know yet. But im excited to get back into that passion of mine. I havent really spent much time on any hobbies so it will be nice!
Today was good for me health wise. I exercised and ate well. Day 1 for being ED free again and it feels good to be back on track. Am working on a chapter chapter in my DBT book. It was a tough one and a little hard for me to understand. But i t think i got the grasp of it.
Recovery wise… just had 1 small craving to use. Nothing major and i was able to get rid of the thot quickly.
All n all today was decent! Hope everyone has a good dayt/evening
Hello everybody. I think I’m going to start participating in checking in. I think it will help me with my mission. Any help helps.
First check in
392 days no booze
10 days no tobacco
Had to work in town today. I don’t really care much for being in town. Made money today so I win!
Monday’s almost over. It was a good day off. My daughter slept late after the weekend with her dad. We ate late but got out of the house soon after. We finally found out who her teacher is so we knew what supplies we still needed. She got the teacher she hoped for. It made me happy watching her open the letter (I already peeked). Errands got cut short due to a huge power outage near the shopping center of town, which was fine. We spent the rest of the day outside. Still have lots to do to get ready for school but the procrastinator in me existed long before addictions did so it will get done. Not much else. Hope you all have a good day
Hey - if talking helps then please keep talking it out.
OMG Girl - i love the weird drinks and except for the ACV cocktails (mainly cause i don’t know what these are) i do all the others too. I really do love cinnamon in my coffee.
Some days when i want an evening coffee with something else i steep a licorice tea bag in the coffee
i believe you are doing all the right things for a healthier lifestyle.
It has been a busy day. Dropped off my eldest at school this morning, went for a skateboard cruise, watched a couple of episodes of The Walking Dead, took the little man to the library, and then the pool. Pretty chill day.
I had a drinking dream last night. In the dream, I was upset for breaking my sober streak. I was crying in anger. Knowing I only had 2 months from reaching my 2 year milestone. I was crying in my sleep. Felt my eyes teary when I woke up. It took me a minute to shake it off. I’m good, though. I don’t have any urges or cravings. Those days are behind me. I’m focused on today.
It’s back to the grind tomorrow.
I wish everyone well. Stay strong . Gonna hit the hay.
I am so proud of all that you are overcoming and all that you are doing for your healing process. I am grateful that you can freely share with us. We are here cheering you on and do care for your mental / physical and spiritual health. Sending you much strength my friend. @noshame thanks for your sweet words. It is much easier to keep on the quitting track when those around you don’t smoke / vape. I know you can stick with it and tack on more smoke free days! SO right – we do not need substances to have a good day! Love this attitude. @soberbilly Thanks SB I did need to read this and it helped take away the guilt and surprisingly enough gave me the energy to get what I did need to get done accomplished. @hotic WOAH – this is so huge! Well done on your 1700 – great work. Keep strong my friend @vagabond Glad to see you back on the sobriety track! Do you know what led to the slip? Can you work on creating an environment so you do not get derailed in the future. We are here for you my friend – welcome to working towards Day 1 @bt824 Congrats on your double digits! Keep kicking ass. @curtis-81 way to go with hitting double digits on your smoke free time! Good to see you on the check in thread- it’s been a lifesaver for me.
Dreams about our addictions are always hard. WOW – even your subconscious does not want you to slip. You are in sync with yourself. I know many have trouble as milestones come near so hopefully you can continue to hold onto these feelings so that you can continue amazing your road in sobriety.
Checking in on Monday night - Tuesday morning
250 days free of alcohol and weed
665 days free of cigarettes
Yeah - not a productive day to start but i was able to get some stuff done. I am hoping for a better day for tomorrow. About to call it a night. Sending everyone so much love
Thoughts started on Saturday and I think I know what the reason was. I can’t eliminate the reason fully, as I somehow also need to live and not sit in a polstered room all day. I just can go on working on myself and the program.
Morning. I remember having some real bad Tuesday mornings in the past after a 4 day bender. Heading into work trying to act normal but really dieing inside. Not eating feeling like sh1t scared of the fallout from my carry on over the weekend. Who did I message did put myself or others in danger. Wife absolutely fuming with me.
This morning I’m good. Ready for the day, money in my pocket fit to drive, looking forward to the week.
Don’t pick up that first drink. It’s the only one you’ll be able to say “no” to.
Evening Check In 
