@HoofHearted thank you for this reminder, cheers to more fun and laughter and play!
33 days. realizing all my problems past and present come down to issues of self-worth. definitely curious to learn more about this and develop my self esteem in this season of recovery. i appreciate what i’m uncovering thru sobriety and i appreciate this community love y’all!
I’ve often thought about doing just that… it’s a time suck, especially with reels 
. Congrats on your decision to free yourself from the Zuck.
amazing photo of ur kitty! and well done abandoning those platforms, you’re better off without em 
@catmancam how are you feeling today Cam? All three shots in one day can take a toll on your body – do be gentle with yourself. I a glad your online courses are going well and you are gaining useful ideas. Love plants – you should show off your babies on the plant thread 
I too hope you are able to get your therapy started soon.
@karenkw 1 week milestone 
Way to go Karen!
@bomdhil Negative thinking and guilt are the killers in sobriety. Like your message says – “Turn a setback into a comeback” I know the falls hurt—hold that feeling tight when you are craving. You are so motivated and kicking ass daily – just need to remind yourself that the comfort you seek is not in your DOC. Our journey is about learning of healthier ways to cope with all of life’s shit. Ie… learning to live life on life’s terms. You are stronger than this addiction – just remember to stay connected cause we can’t do this journey alone. 
Ah yes – you have faced so much in such a short time and did not give in to the urges. Keep showing up for yourself cause this is the only way you can be any help to you or others around you. Wishing you and yours comfort during these times.
@cindy1010 welcome Cindy to our community and well done on day 3. This is a wonderful space for support. Keeping busy was key for me in the early stages as it kept my mind and body occupied and focused on my sobriety. I do hope to see you around.
@mark_88 doing well – gearing up for a productive weekend. Love your weekend plans. Have a wonderful weekend!
@ceeds Did we miss your 60 days milestone! 
I am grateful that you are surrounded with such support – that s so needed during our recovery. Ren fair – this sounds exciting… have a blast!
Ok this is exciting – enjoy your evening and I too hope it kickstarts your passion for writing. Happy Friday 13th!
@hoofhearted sending you silly vibes my friend! Have fun with each moment (got to treasure them all) 
@julialuna love all the progress you are making Julia – so lovely to see you here with us and processing the sober journey in a healthy way. Keep moving forward 
Happy Friday 13th my sober companions!
I am loving the autumn weather! Crazy how quickly the month is going by. Just checking in sober and urge free - hoping to make the best of this day … wishing everyone a addiction free day!
Sending much love 
Me with my morning coffee on my porch…
Ok, it’s been two weeks of zero alcohol WOOT WOOT!
AND I feel good 
Went for lunch with a girlfriend Wednesday, was a bit nervous. I always have wine with lunch, well used to.
I told her what had happened and my decision to be sober. She was SO supportive! 
It was a great lunch! Drank water with lemon slices 
Thank-you to everyone on here for your wise words of wisdom and the Much needed support
You people ROCK! 
Amazing. And proof that good friends love YOU and want to spend time with YOU. you are not just a facilitator of fun. Proud of you.
Simmer down now, we don’t need to throw our back out just yet.
Need to stretch first!
Thanks hun. Perhaps I will be able to salvage some of my previous friendships in time. Pretty lonely … well I was until I found all of you on here.
Ack! Thanks for reminding me that it’s Friday the 13th! And that Frasier has started! I completely blanked. I think an evening of scary movies is in order tonight!
Checking in day 404! Went to a concert last night, which is one of my favorite things to do sober. When I first got sober going to concerts without alcohol seemed insurmountable- now I love being present and being able to enjoy (and remember) the show.
Unfortunately, the concert may have gotten me to too hyped and maybe I had too much caffeine, because I could only sleep about 2 hours last night. I actually feel OK so far today- still better than a hangover. 12 hour work day in progress now, but the weekend is around the bend.
Hope everyone has a fantastic sober Friday 
That is exactly what I plan to do when I get home from my book event tonight - Friday the 13th marathon (well, until I fall asleep, anyway).
Day 2
I’m feeling like a horrible person. My poor spending habits and addiction left us with barely enough for food. My neighbours are kind enough to help with food for the kids but I just feel like a failure.
I read the Bible each morning (that’s my HP) and it talked about how discipline can seem hard but it produces a righteous person. I feel like I’m going through the discipline part. I have to keep trusting but it’s so hard. I feel so ashamed.
Keep your head up ok
Day 2 is really good but difficult
It’s like yay I have 2 days but then, damn the decisions I made still have impact
Day 6 no CBD or THC (no marijuana) of any kind yay
Day 156 no alcohol (life changing decision)
Day 87 no vapes or cigs (health is better but STILL feel the unhealthy side effects from picking up in the past)
You aren’t a horrible person you are just learning. The more time you spend on something the better you get at it. Keep stacking your sober days and keep talking it out here. This is the place shame dies.
Hello everyone!
Ugh feeling a bit off, but it is that time of year. My daughter was born in Sept, and died early October so it is always emotional and yet difficult to know how to feel. I feel I have been productive lately, and just spoke to someone at a local spot about volunterring and applied for a job at a daycare. Actually going to apply to be a supply also or a part-time EA. Thinking about: what do I like to do? Working with small kids has always been something I have loved, and missed since I stopped coaching gymnastics.
Hubby is mobing along with his wood working and doing some beautiful things. Im happy to have him working at home and feeling his energy lift.
Have a meeting with a new lawyer now to talk about my nephew. Dealing with CPS has not gotten better, and they are so frustrating to deal with. It has blown my mind how this process is so cold and manipulative, unclear and unsupportive given what my nephew has been through and what my family is trying to do. Its been a year and a half of this and we are tired.
Had a HORRIBLE using dream last night where I drank and then cheared on my husband but didnt remember. It was awful!!! So happy to have woken up sober and thinking to what I can do for my sobriety. I have written out my 4th resentments, even though I am not in AA and plab to work through them with my therapist who is not in AA either but we both have an understanding of the Jungian approach. I believe in finding what works for us, and that sometimes that means exploring things a little differently. It may not work, in which case you pick up and try something else but we all deserve that grace.
Wishing everyone another 24 xo.
I appreciate this so much you have no idea. Thank you so much for aaying this, some days being a mom is so confusing and its hard when youre a bit more isolated…like where is the point of reference?? Lol. Need to give myself some grace and support, and almost thibk of caring for me the way I would want to care for my own kids. Noy always easy 
Checking in
Day 607
Feeling pretty good today thankfully. I did my morning prayer, went for a coffee with a friend, and then exercised before making a chicken salad for lunch. Really doing my best to make better choices in all areas of my life. Now just waiting for my son to get home from his half day of school. Im grateful 
and feeling so blessed to be given another chance at life. Hope everyone is having a fantastic friday! 
