Day 14
Evening checkin.
Back home from swimming.
No shit in the fridge.
Joyned a meeting this afternoon,
deeply meditated 
Had a craving in the locker room after swimming, I could have one.
It came to my mind, no - we all can’t have one.
And it was ok.
I slowly understand how important it is to connect more.
Such an inspirational post. I am sober today and moving forwards
@clarity You girl is adorable – that smile Glad that grandparents day was such a success
@mira_d Well done on your 60 days love – this is fantastic. I am sorry for all the emotional shit you are going through. I can’t even imagine what I would feel towards my BIL in your situation. It is ok to hate what he did and not hate him – I know that sounds twisted but you have to allow your heart to feel what it feels. Social media is such a soul sucking hole. I try to stay away from it for that reason. I can spiral very quickly when I start clicking.
@butterflymoonwoman Oh man – give the little guy a extra big hug from me. I’m sure its rough feeling different and now fully grasping the Why of it all. You are a fantastic mum Dana and grateful for all the encouragement and love you are providing. Grateful that you did come here and share with us today- I do hope this helped you feel less alone. OH WoW - good on the school to help him feel included (more importantly not feel left out). I feel for your son and can feel his frustrations. He is a champ in his own right. Much love to you and yours Dana! Oh love – I absolutely love that you are took time to comfort your son (bus be damned) – made him feel that his feelings and in turn he is valid.
@mister_f Great job on double digits! Great that your nutrition tracker is helping you keep sober. Whatever steps you can take are all welcome. Keep doing what you are doing and feeling the positive benefits from not drinking.
Yes – love this revelation! Grateful that you are home and celebrating your 2 weeks sober! 
Congratulations on 2 weeks!!! Way to go on putting that drinking thought to rest
Checking in on day 53 AF.
Thank you for such kind and supportive words my friend 
i always appreciate what you have to say. I will definitly give him an extra big hug from you 
Hope ur day is going well!
Oh my sweet sweet friend, lots of hugs to you and your boy!
I’m sorry that you’re hurting and that he is feeling bad too. You’re right, he is perfect! And there are billions of people, all with different strengths and differences. I think sitting him down and talking things over with him is a good idea to help him understand. 
0.29;days no weed 
128 days no alcohol
59 days no cigs or vapes
Today has been really bad
I just wanted to say I smoked weed again
No more I’m done with it
I’m sick of it and I hate it with a passion
If I do anything right it’s to quit that stuff every day
I have 4 hours of work left
I hope I make it
I love this and you do have the strength to quit this habit. Each day recite the reasons you don’t want to smoke and why you are better off without it. Recite it multiple times a day if necessary. Remember we are here 247 so please log in and talk to us if the urges get strong. We got your back!
Hello all,
I’m on day one, and would like to check in daily. Is there a topic/thread for that?
Thanks
Welcome to the community.
Check out the Checking in daily to maintain focus #58 thread. Daily checks ins really help me stay sober
Well done on day 1…keep strong
Welcome! I moved you to the thread @JazzyS suggested (thanks Jazzy!). Hope you find friends here!
@lorelai Thank you for saying that, Laura. Yeah… a chat is definitely overdue, I just need to mull it over and figure out my wording. And you are right! I really need a day off, its just the next few days are deadline-heavy. Then I can take a few chill days.
@anon74766472 That’s so familiar. Especially feeling like getting mean and avoiding any contact with her. We’ve gone from seeing each other a couple of times per year to me being here.
So… right now, I desperately need to find a way to set boundaries. And figure out what those boundaries mean for me, if that makes sense?
@Soberbilly Thanks for that thoughtful reply. There’s a lot there I need to think about.
My mom’s a sweetheart with not a hint of malice in her heart, she doesn’t have a hidden agenda. She’s just happy to have me here.
But… there’s a reason I left in the first place.
It’s complicated and heavy and I don’t know.
Dunno… it’s a lot think about. I’m gonna try seeing my therapist again next week, it’s clear I need it right now.
My head is in a lot of places.
I came back on here for a second check in because I was getting some urges and then I saw your reply. I really appreciate you. The sober journey is tough but so so worth it.
I hope you have a fantastic weekend! 
You got that right! Glad you opted to check in here when the urges were strong. We are on the same journey and its easier to fight together.
Thank you my friend - i hope you have a fantastic weekend as well
Thank you so much
My day is a little better now
You stay safe out there
Substance addiction is really bad
Hey nice too see you are back as well. We can do this. We are back still fighting and being honest.
Yoga is coming back slowly. My goal is to finish treatment and then whatever the universe
/God has in store for the healing of self in others I’m for it. 
So proud of your progress and investment into the community and your self. Keep at it 
Awe thanks Des - appreciate you! 
Loving your progress as well!
Checking in. im 12 hours from 10 days sober badge. Im feeling proud about that and Ive been going to plenty of meetings ( AA and Dharma) However the last 2 nights have been quite rough. Barely slept and tonight is the same. I just cant seem to get a decent nights sleep. I do feel tired but not enough to be able to fall. So its going to be another night trying to chill and ill proberbly get a few hours on the sofa and then ill have to go to bed later on in the morning and get a few hours during the day. The annoying thing is that I have to work on sunday so im praying I get a decent nights sleep tonight! So there we go. If im still awake in a few hours I might try and find a Dharma group online.