Sorry I’m so late to your party @HoofHearted.
Congratulations on 5 years (and 2 days)!
I know you’ve got a lot going on but I hope you were able to do something nice for yourself to celebrate.
Thank you for showing us it’s possible to maintain sobriety when facing yucky life stuff.
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My pleasure Dana.
I’ve held on to that for awhile in my notes on my phone. Along with some other relapse writings. I have quite a few of them. Just in case my addict brain comes sneaking up on me. I haven’t needed it for awhile. I’m so happy you picked up on it. It’s so great to see you still on here and working it and giving back to so many.
Keep up the great work.
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Hello all. Day 214. Hit 7 months a few days ago. I rarely post here, but read your words often. With passing time, things continue to get more clear. I’m better able to navigate life’s challenges without the crushing anxiety and weight of alcohol. Life is still hard, but I’m proud of myself for how hard I’ve come.
If you’re just starting out, keep going. It gets better, and you deserve peace.
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Thanks Rob, that’s actually a good idea. I need to find a way to let out steam.
@JennyH I’m sorry you experienced that, it sounds terrifying. It’s weird how all parts of us are connected like this.
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Good morning fam. Man Its been a while since I have checked in, I didn’t even realize yesterday was 5 months I just noticed today. I’m proud I’m on track, been overwhelemed with home work, it’s hard for me to keep on the reading part. Had 3 essays I banged out in the last two days. School is going good, I still hope it was the right choice. You know I use to get asked this question like do you wish you knew your future, and I always said no bc I can’t think that far and I am right where I’m supposed to be. But today I’ll be honest, I kinda wish I new what my future looked like. I’m nervous, and scared and I miss my girls. I won’t stop tho or give up I do know that much
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Awww shucks!! Thank you for your kind words. I can’t wait to see Dan the Dragon!! Get well soon!!
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@looking4support Welcome to this supportive community and a wonderful thread for accountability. Keep up your amazing work on sobriety. Focus on ODAAT and each day is a benchmark. We got your back here – welcome aboard!
@sadmemequeen How are you doing today Megan?
Grateful for this Jenny! Way to go – you should be super proud – have a wonderful afternoon enjoy football!
@galen_82 way to go on your 17 days! Sax lesson – ooh that sounds lovely. I promised myself that I would take up learning the Saxaphone when I quit smoking. Looking forward to keeping that promise when I start to feel better. You have a wonderful Sunday and enjoy your meetings.
@jennyh Well done on double digits Jenny. I do hope you were able to pack in your busy morning and enjoy your North London Derby in a relaxing mode. 
poor hubby – but you do have a good defense!
@amy30 WTF is wrong with teens these days – spewing whatever hatred they want without realizing the effects of it. I am so sorry that you have had to endure it even for a second. Grateful that you are moving tomorrow and won’t have to deal with this smart mouthed fucker any longer. Girl – please make an appointment with your doctor – face going numb, feeling dizzy – not healthy signs and should not be ignored. Please take care of yourself in this stressful time 
@rainy7 how is life treating you Roxanne?
@mindofsobermike Hell of a job Mike – 5 months is fantastic news. I am so impressed with how much effort you are putting into yourself and your school. I know the nervous unknown feeling you are describing. I believe even if it were all laid out for us we can still change the course and thereby change the destination. As long as we are doing everything right then things have to pan out. I know you are missing your girls – hope that you are able to get some more weekend time with them soon. So very proud of you for all that you are accomplishing! Glad to hear that you are pushing forward
Checking in on Sunday afternoon
Its been an interesting day – I can not complain. Trying to make it a very lovely day. I now have the house to myself so will enjoy that! @Deelzebub I ordered a pizza for dinner last night and thought of you. Mine was not so great - hope you did thoroughly enjoy yours. Hope your Sunday is treating you well!
I am ready to make a lovely meal and watch some hopefully scary movies. Wishing you all a wonderfully addiction free day! Sending much love
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I just woke up but I feel a little better than yesterday
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loads of hugs my dear friend - glad today is a better day. We are right here if you need us. Happy Sunday Megan
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Oh no. I’m not a part of the dart league. They were just talking about it and I said we should play.
Ah yes. The shame. I fully understand that. Before covid, when I had finally reached 3 months, I showed off my chip to my GM, who has been sober 25+ years. He was so proud bc he knew exactly what I’d gone thru. Then relapsing during quarantine I didn’t expect to return to work so soon (3 months) and my first night back I was hammered by the end so everyone knew I’d fucked it up. I was constantly ‘trying’ to quit again, and the GM would ask how I was doing, and if I wasn’t drinking in that exact moment, I said ‘fine’, bc in my mind I technically wasn’t lying. Deep down I knew he knew yet I kept hiding my struggles bc I felt I’d let him down. And for consistency, I lied to everyone else as well. For years. Suffering alone.
I feel like it’s important for me to talk about it now. Almost daily I can work it into conversations with old and new people alike. It keeps my reasons for quitting fresh in my mind. I hear a lot of drinking stories from the youngins who are just living how ‘normal’ kids do, but I tend to warn them of the warning signs. I don’t think it annoys them but I also don’t care. I would hate to see them like me 10 years from now.
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I am well!!! I am in Guatemala 
took a solo vacation and am still SOBER!! I stay extremely busy and just love on my family. Small triggers but my counselor has me doing EMDR and I can lock the feelings up until I process them! Thank you for checking on me! @Starlight14 helllooo babe! Just want to check in with you too 
here’s some pics rq of Guatemala!!
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2475 days. Going to my women’s meeting in the park this afternoon. I’ve been feeling a little down so I hope it helps. Nothing in particular, just distorted thinking, but I know enough not to listen. Have a good day TS fam!
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Damn this is awesome and wow- that view!!! Lol ve this for you.
Greatful to see you checking in and doing so well. 
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Teenagers are the worst! To be fair, I don’t remember them being any better when I was their age.
Thanks for worrying, but I can’t deal with doctors right now. It’s just stress and overdoing it with the caffeine so I can keep up with my insane schedule. But I’m fine. Everything is fine.
Though a few weeks in a mental hospital doesn’t sound like the worst idea…
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Ahh Roxanne this makes me sooooo happy i cant tell you, so proud of you, sending lots of love 
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Day
3 no marijuana
137 no drinking
68 no vapes or cigs
Good day so far
At work on a quick break
Take care everyone
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I totally get not wanting to deal with doctors.
I hope screaming or punching something like Rob suggested helps.
Remember we are here to listen 
and lend a shoulder
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Checking in, back home sober 
Grapefruit lemonade zero on ice 
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Day 92… back to work tomorrow whixh wiĺl be good
Sober. Keeping to one day at a time
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