565, checking in.
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Just checking in. Good morning/ afternoon all
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@starlight14 ugh sorry Kelly ā I do hope you are able to rest and recover soon. Sending you healing vibes.
YES!! I love this for you and there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with you. Much love Emilie ā glad you did not give in to the temptation. You are a rockstar ājust keep going Onwards!
@timetochange 5 months Woot Woot 
Keep going strong 
@lisab3 way to go with day 3 Lisa! The beginning is super rough. Sorry for the negative emotions. This is a safe space to be yourself and talk about how you are feeling through this journey. We are all here for each other. I find that leaving positive affirmations around the house really helps get my mind out of the horrible feelings towards myself. 
@alycia it really can be super tricky. Really like the analogy of fighting for your sobriety. Wishing you strength in dealing with family. 
@mischa84 ācrazy frog songā oh no ā I donāt know what this is but can only imagine ā may have to google LOL. Sending you so many comforting prayers to survive this phase
@zzz way to go ā is today day 60? 2 months of sobriety is amazing!
@mindofsobermike double digits is awesome Mike! I can understand feeling on edge at the beginning days of sobriety. I am sure your girls will be fine ā you are a sweet dad. Just remember to breathe and take some time for yourself. Your nerves need calming and restful energy. I found walks and meditation helped with this. Sending you love my friend. Glad you are having some quality time with your girls
@deelzebub way to go on getting some soft drinks ā I do agree that sometimes we just need something more than water. I do hope your daughter recovers soon. Sending you loads of strength and love. Remember we are here if you need to talk it out or vent if the cravings get too loud. You are crushing it with 175 days love ā keep showing up for yourself
@dresdenlapage Way to go on your job ā I do hope they keep you on longer than the busy season. Take it ODAAT and enjoy the moment ā you will shine!
Checking in on Friday morningā¦
Did not sleep well last night and started working on naturally trying to heal myself. I am worn out and tired. Will try to take a nap. So proud of us all for showing up for ourselves each and every day. Doing so no matter what life dishes out. Grateful that we are here for each other
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day - sending you all so much love! 
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Was a chilly morning but the sun is shining again! Loving this!
Iām glad that I have zero reason to go shopping today, Iām sure the stores are madhouses.
TGIF!
Though itās the weekend, itās a busy one. I need to sort through creating a website for my business, linking it to the platform that is being used for appointments and record keeping, figure out what is required by the association I just got accepted to and hand in the remaining paperwork. Take a part all of the foster childrenās furniture and prep it to be picked up, along with all of their personal items. Cut the grass, take the recycling in, and work.
I will attend a meeting tomorrow morning and then again on Sunday. I need to ground myself in my recovery this weekend.
Enjoy your weekend everyone.
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Thank you Jazz, i hope you know that you really are a wonderful woman, your so kind, strong and resilient, you really are an inspiration to me
As for me im struggling a bit now, i feel poorly, tired and really tearful, its been a rough week with everything, i feel vunerable and emotional but i know it will pass, just being honest xxxx
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Awe thank you so much Kelly
I am sorry loveā¦I know how draining it feels to be tired and the body is full of tears needing to be released. You are ok ā¦let yourself feel the emotions. Sometimes as life piles on and our internal capacity hits full we need to release the overwhelming emotions.
Here if you want to talk it out. I am sure with COVID piling on that you are in need of some self care and rest.
Much love and loads of healing
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Checking in late in the day today
Day
26 no weed
129 no vapes or ciggs
198 no alcohol
The holidays are tough to sray sober during but id much rather go in with a clear head to navigate around
Just keep going because its worth it
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Back after ā¦ Whatā¦ it must be about 4.5 years. Same name, new account. Iāve had some intermittent sobriety, nothing as substantial as now. Today I have been Sober from alcohol 10 months and change. Hope everyone doing well and Iām looking forward to utilizing this app again. Reading and sharing.
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Day 4/5
Putting in the work, eating clean
Drinking water
Being honest
Nearly nine hours sleep in the bank
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Thank you Jazz, i needed someone to tell me its gonna be ok, im an emotional typeā¦my default in times of stress is to cry it out but i dont want to do it infront of my girl because shes super excited about Sunday as we are going to put our Christmas tree up and do her list to Santa, im excited too but i need to get rid of this shitty emotion, shes at her dads tomorrrow so il let it go then ready for a new and lovely day on Sunday with my girl. Love u Jazz 
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Okay, so I need a second check in.
My step son who has ADHD and ODD has been a challenge most of his life. Just before becoming an adult he realized the power he had in his decision making. Unfortunately for him he hasnāt matured enough to make the most healthy of decisions.
He is definitely addicted to smoking weed and vaping. I have been hoping itās just a phase but that hope is beginning to fade.
He completely disrespects his mom and myself. There is no ownership of his wrong-doings.he is entitled, spoiled, bratty, mouthy, belligerent and rude. I thought we began to start doing better over this past year and a half, but that was so wrong of me to assume.
On this trip back home to visit my brother he had no sleep the night we were leaving because he had to work late. He stayed up with the intention to sleep on the boat which he started to do closer to the end of the trip. The issue with that was the vehicle was so packed that the only way out for the person sitting behind him was through the seat he was sitting in. As soon as his mom woke him up to let his little sister out he became very irate and threw so many swears at her youād think it was the only words he knew. I wasnāt there at the time but she called me and asked me to come back. When I did she asked me to address the situation and he began swearing at me and using very derogatory remarks which is unacceptable around anyone let alone young children, so I told him he could leave.
We made him ferry back home at his own cost because we didnāt need the abuse especially on an emotionally difficult one like we were on.
He has now decided to go beyond necessary and is cutting his siblings and us off from him and his son (our grandson and his siblings nephew).
We are no longer enabling his behaviours and have told him he is welcome to come gather his things at anytime (which is what he wanted me to bring to himā¦ Not putting that effort in anymore) and on-top of this wonāt give us the things he has of oursā¦ So I had to resort to telling him if he came by the house and entered without someone being home and without consent that Iād be calling the cops.
Iām so pissed off that something as small as an interrupted sleep from being over tired turned into something so ridiculous.
Argh!! 
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The drive from Cornwall to Liverpool took from 9.30am to 7pm as there was a bad accident. Bnb is a beautiful old house but it is freezing and the bathroom is on a different floor. Not good. I donāt think I will be allowed to book where we stay ever again!
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Tonights 3rd day check in, a much better day daughter is staying toght, which is lovely and im grateful she still wants too, hopefully will sleep better as well x
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@Vikingsfan welcome back Tea! Great work on your sobriety of 10+ months. Looking forward to walking the sober path with you.
@starlight14 love to you too Kelly! I too find myself totally emotional at times and it is hard to hold back the tears. Sending you love and strength and another reminder that it will be ok. Christmas tree and Santa list sounds lovely for Sunday. Here if you need someone to talk to tomorrow
@anon68572606 I am sorry friend ā sounds frustrating and annoying. Grateful that you and your wife have made boundaries and are sticking to them. Deep breathes, hopefully with some time apart he will be able to reassess what is / isnāt important to him (for some of us this process takes longer to come to terms with).
@timetochange oh wow ā sorry that the bnb is so horrible. Are you able to cancel remainder of stay and find a different place? Wishing you comfort in an uncomfortable place.
@mx_elle BOOM SHAKALAKA understatement! I am thrilled to read of your growth, your strength and your achievements! You my friend really are on the sober journey with all that it entails. 
This made me cry and smile and so grateful for your words. You are doing you in the best way possible.
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Wow! What a spiritual awakening you had and Iām glad to have somewhat witnessed it from afar. Thatās a huge game changer for some of us. Itās a very freeing feeling. Really proud of your progress @mx_elle. Thank you for sharing. 
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Checking in sober. It was a slow day at work after the holiday. Got caught up on some things. Itāll be an early night. Havenāt slept well lately and now getting a headache. Glad itās the weekend.
OFDAAT
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Late check in on day 390 AF for me.
Work and home life got in the way today (not in a bad way, just busy) but wanted to check in before heading to bed tonight. Hope you all had or are having a good and sober Friday.
Best wishes to you all 
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605 check in.
Happy Saturday, from the future here in Aus 
Some pretty natives this morning, itās going to be a hot day again! (35C or 95F was 100F earlier this week!)
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Checking in Day 55
Iām sick, just a cold but it has kicked my ass! Super happy I have a kick ass immune system tho, ha! Iāll be fine in no time.
Glad yaāll had a good Thanksgiving
Iām heading g back to bed, night night 
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