Made it there.
I noticed that I missed my veeeery simple morning writing routine when my father died.
It’s writing down the personal commitment and the reasons to stay sober. Started this morning again.
Today it will be my nieces 11th birthday
celebration
Went for a skateboard cruise this morning. Then we went to my son’s classmate’s bday party at an escape room. The adults were chillin in a private room snacking on foodies. It was good chatting with other folks. I felt like I could be myself for once, didn’t feel socially awkward. Just got done meditating and about to crash. Gonna go to my in-laws tomorrow for Thanksgiving and then my mom’s house.
I am sorry you have such challenging news to deal with Jasmine. It’s certainly always a good idea to get a second and sometimes third opinion before taking such a step. Fingers crossed other doctors have another idea. In any case, really great you didn’t check out and faced the trouble head on.
@EVERYBODY
On this day of thanksgiving I am thankful for all of you, across the world, and thankful for your efforts and successes in getting rid of your drug, substance or behavior of choice.
I am sooo sorry to hear about your struggles All will be fine I wish you luck, stay strong and hope you will find a doctor who can felp you without surgery! ‘hug’
Day 152. On a training event all day then preparing to travel north tomoro. Sleep is really poor. Woke up several times then finally woke up at 7.55 to start work at 8.
Looking forward to today and then time off. Have booked lunch in Liverpool on Saturday and then a big family meal on Sunday. Sadly my kids don’t want to come along. Hard but it is what it is.
Heading into day 12 and it’s Thanksgiving. I feel so thankful this year. Thankful I’m sober, thankful for my family and friends, thankful for all that I have. Super thankful for this community and all of you beautiful people. Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends here and to those not celebrating just know that you’re on my list of things I’m thankful for. Have a thankful Thursday everyone!!!
Good morning guys. Checking in.
Well two of the kids are home from college and the other ones here from work in Virginia, so it’s a full house again. We’re all driving out to family’s house for dinner and to hang out for the day.
We haven’t seen alot of them in a few months, so it should be nice.
I hope yous all have a great day. Love ya’ guys
Checking in day 445! Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US who celebrate. Awake earlier than I planned for a day off, may try to fall back asleep. Thankful for community, sobriety, opportunity, love, my cats, and my higher power (amongst many other things I’m too sleepy to note). Will have dinner with my family and then see my boyfriend’s family. Should be a good day followed by rest tomorrow. My goal for today is to live in the present and let go of anxiety.
Checking in early to wish our American friends a Happy Thanksgiving! I’m having a friend over for turkey and football watching. My family is too far away to visit. I’ll be seeing them over Christmas.
Good news- I got offered the new job! I haven’t accepted yet since I wanted to look at their benefits more closely. My anxiety and insecurities are making me hesitant to make the change. But it’s a great opportunity. And with my ADHD, my current job is boring me to death. That part of me likes a challenge and learning new things. I told them I’d have an answer by Monday. Making a list of pros and cons.
My Thanksgiving gratitude:
I’m grateful to have this opportunity. I’m grateful for my family and friends. I’m grateful for my cats. I’m grateful for my ADHD diagnosis finally because it’s helping me make sense of everything. I’m grateful I found a great therapist. (Who even takes insurance.) I’m grateful for this community and all your support. I’m grateful I’m working on my sobriety.
Day 69
Looking forward to spending the day with good friends and good food as it is Thanksgiving here in the states.
Definitely wearing stretchy pants today
T.