Always good to see you Jan. Glad you’re doing so well. Just keep going. Take care!
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Wow nice to read you back here Jan!
Sounds good… Keep checking in.
Always like news about your storry 
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Evening checkin.
Clean and sober.
Joyned the sangha again 
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Thank you so much. I ended my work day with an hour and ten minute walk, picking up some delicious pecan caramel chocolate, fresh roasted coffee beans and turmeric tea. Listened to a sober podcast as I walked. Feels good.
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Thank you so much, that is so kind of you. I am doing OK, just catching up here and then will check in. Thank you 
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Checking in on Day 4. Feeling really good. Something is different this time, my mind has switched and I feel more committed, almost excited. I am trying to start every day I don’t go into the office with a walk in the woods. Really enjoying that. And I am now listening to meditation before bed. I am being more mindful, trying to really listen to my brain and body. It turns out that they don’t want to drink! Thank you to all those who have reached out. This place is special
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Its soo good to see u posting Jan! Im glad that ur doing well 
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Checking in
Day 582
Today has been a busy day. Have already gone to one place for groceries. And have one more place to go to finish the grocery list. My son and I are just having lunch now. I already washed the dishes. Just need to do a few more tasks to tidy up the apartment and I will be satisfied with what I accomplished for today.
I have been having using thoughts the past few days. So trying to get a handle on that. The thoughts come and go tho and arent super intense. But still. Id rather not have them at all.
Not much else happening today. I did manage to do a quick workout which Im proud of. It was quick bcuz I accidentally set my alarm for 530pm instead of 530am. I woke up naturally at 611am, got my workout gear on and did cardio for 20 min before the overnight nurse left. I couldve just stayed in bed but at least i made an attempt. Tmrw ill do better
Hope everyones day is going well 
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Haven’t checked in for a while. I’ve been doing ok. Not much more to say, though.
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Good to see u checking in! Glas to hear that ur doing okay? Anything new happening in ur life?
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I sold my house and moved, that’s one of the main things I was talking about here over the summer, one of my worst triggers and stresses. So, I’m in the same area but in my own little rv out in the country, not in town anymore. It’s much better, more peaceful, no stress. Well no stress now, of course at first there’s the electrical hookup (money) plumbing hookup (money but I actually did that part myself), troubleshooting appliances and learning about maintaining RV’s. Paid off my fines and this wednesday I’ll be done with all of the requirements for getting my driver license back (had a DUI in 2019 I’d never taken care of). So that’s another huge stress that will be gone. Then I’ll be able to start looking for work in neighboring cities without the fear of driving without a license.
So all in all things are MUCH better than they were a few months ago, much less a year ago. Drinking hasn’t been much of a problem, but I’ve had some slips. I’ve also actually started the meds an addiction dr. prescribed for me that I’ve been putting off so that’s helped a lot with cravings. I’m a lot happier I guess, today is just one of those days where I know I’m happier, I know things are good right now, but I still have days where I feel a little “blah” I guess. It’s not bad though. Thanks for asking, talking to you guys is always nice.
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Checking in on day 223. It’s a beautiful day today and we have family over visiting. About to grill some bratwurst on the smoker.
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Day 86. Enjoying being on honeymoon and not drinking, my wife is having wine but i am having alot of nice refreshing fruit juices with my meals. I love venice. Feel privileged to be here qnd sober
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So happy for you! Sharing the excitement. Please keep us updated!
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How? What is your plan to get more self control?
Or are you going to accomplish that you don’t have self control? None of us do, that’s the disease. So rather than continue with a fight you’ll never win would you be willing to surrender? Accept the fact that unless you learn how to live without drugs and alcohol that you will continue to relapse?
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Day 2 still sober.
It was a hard day today. Got up ready for work and was working for 30 minutes before there was system issues. Once fixed I didn’t want to go back to work and didn’t. This kitten I have is always messing with my older cat and very destructive. He gets in the cabinets and chewed up boxes, bags of mashed potatoes… he’s working my last nerve, but I took him in for better or worse. My daughter doesn’t want to be responsible and blames anyone around her for it. Still, I didn’t use. Stayed clean. Got out the house and went to my husband’s house and took one of the dogs for a walk. Being since there’s no meetings anywhere in my county, I learned it only takes 2 to start a meeting and got with another recovering addict, read group literature and shared. We closed with a moment of silence for the still suffering addict and the serenity prayer. That’s how I spent my day today.
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Checking in on day 28. Went to an online TLC meeting this morning, and got myself a sober coach who is also a TLC moderator, so I know I resonate with her. We start this Thursday. I want to get a structure in place to stay sober on my road trip to New Mexico in a couple of weeks, I’ve made it through day 1 of the drive, but not day 2, I end up drinking in the hotel room, and then it’s the usual decline after that. I’m saying no to that scenario.
Finished Push Off from Here, Laura McKowen’s book. Figured out how to reinstate my FB poetry page and posted a poem to get the energy happening again. Started writing a three month course for my horse training work (I work for an Australian woman as an online coach).
Good, productive day. Wishing you all well 
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I just think you are amazing for how you lived your day. Congratulations on staying clean.
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Well I got my first grade on my assignment for human services 101. I got a b-. I’m proud and bummed at the same time, I put a lot of effort into it. And I really thought it was atleast an a material
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That’s a decent grade right there! Especially as a first assignment. Congratulations!
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