Thank you so much, couldn’t do it without the help of all you lovely people 
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I’ll still take the wishes 
thank you
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Congratulations on your two week milestone !! Including negotiating your birthday without alcohol. 
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I was homeless both in my addiction and in my recovery. Sometimes I was outside, sometimes I was in a trap house, and even for a brief bit I got to sleep in my car. I had all of my worldly possessions in a garbage bag. No friends, no family, no job, no hope.
Eventually I knew something had to change so I got myself on Medicaid, then proceeded to call a rehab every day for 2 weeks. Eventually they took me in and I completed 30 days. When I got out I was still homeless so I lived in a trap house again for 4 months until I finally got it together enough to get into sober living.
The second I got out of rehab I also started going to AA twice a day. I got so much support and kindness there that I was able to get back on my feet. A person in the rooms helped me get a job. Another one rented out a room in his house when I started working and for the first time in 18 months I actually had a bed of my own.
It’s been almost 6 years since that last rehab and my life is amazing. You seem really angry that others are doing so well and can’t relate but I assure you we can.
This is a picture of my family that I was able to resume contact with after about 18 months of sobriety.
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Wow that is some story and one to be very proud of, huge congrats for fighting through that
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9.03 days no weed which I didn’t see coming. Snuck up on me. Niice
53.70 no smoking 
122.63 no alcohol
Wow that’s impressive to me. Just got to keep it going
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Oh wow happy birthday
My first sober birthday was emotional but in a happy way
I had a lot of fun with my old friends
Nearly cried tears of joy listening to emenem- not afraid ; while I walked to the store
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Checking in on day 77.
Hope you all have a great sober day 
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Morning Check In
Day 574
Today is going fairly well so far. Im just on my way to work with my Tim Hortons coffee in hand. I didnt sleep very well last night. My sons nurse woke me up bcuz he needed some Tylenol, so I gave him that and then spent some time with him helping him go back to bed. Work should be okay today. My client doesnt come home until about 1030am so Im hoping that I can attend an online sermon before then.
Recovery wise - Im actually doing very well. I havent had very many urges to use and no using dreams. I havent really been doing much recovery related stuff tho (other than going on TS and prayer). Id like to get back to my usual morning routine this week.
Health wise - My eating has been very toxic. Im determined though to get back to my DBT program tomorrow which helped me sooo much with my eating and learning to be comfortable with uncomfortable emotions. So ill keep at it.
Hope everyone has a fantastic day today!! 
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Congratulations on 2 weeks!!! And a happy birthday to you
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Happy birthday and congratulations 
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490, checking in.
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Way to go, Frances!!! 90 days is an awesome accomplishment. Proud of you!!!
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Good morning to all. Checking in on day 60.
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Hi and thank you for your message 
I haven’t been out in the garden, things have come to a halt atm. So kinda in some limbo. Trying to learn to enjoy the moment, the in between.
But to be fair I can’t really complain. I’m sober.
Hope you have been well 
It’s very hot isn’t it !!
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Congratulations on 90 whole days of freedom!!! Way to go 
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Congratulations on your 60 days!!! Thats amazing work
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As some of you know I was assaulted a month ago. I’ve been having night terrors since it happened now. I also bought a switch blade that I keep on my bedside table to help me feel safer. Well last week I had a really bad night terror and woke up screaming. This scared my dogs and they started barking. I freaked out and grabbed my switchblade and went to look out my window. I tripped over my coffee table, fell, face planted, and accidentally stabbed myself in the stomach. I was able to call 911 before I passed out. I was in the hospital for a couple of days for blood and pain control. They said the blade only nicked my intestines so I was extremely lucky! But through all of this I have stayed sober! I mean first my bad car accident in January, the assault last month, and surviving a stab wound the old Heather would have relapsed for sure!! I will have 8 months in 4 days and for the first time in my life I am strong enough to not go for the bottle and am so proud of myself!! I’m so thankful for all of you and this website for the support in my recovery!!
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@Nursewrachett that is an insane story!! i’m so glad you’re okay!! and that you stayed sober thru all this, absolutely incredible. i am inspired!
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