I don’t know where you live, but in the UK the Open University has a free course: managing my money for young adults
Banks that offer accounts for kids/teens/students usually offer resources on managing money and budgeting. The stuff that school maths never taught you.
Checking in Day #1. Looking forward to a sober day tomorrow, a counseling session and my 1st AA meeting in awhile.
Day 172. I need to stay focused each day… Already had a few people ask ‘won’t u have a wine or two in Christmas day’ to which I have said no but could hear the little voice going would it really hurt
We have my partners children (adults) visiting over Christmas at different stages. Her eldest son has ordered wine and non alcoholic beers for Christmas day. Which is really thoughtful
Staying focused each day. Isnt that the truth.
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Second thing is I’ll be doing it during my holidays. I need to guard my boundaries here, as in the past I wouldn’t do anything work related at all during off hours. But I feel it’s time to try and be just a little bit more flexible. Boundaries instead of walls. Not everything is black and white. And when I tell my managers about this, I’ll probably be compensated for it too.
With addiction there’s no compromising though. No negotiations. Black and white and never again. Have as good a day as you can all. Sober and clean. Love.
Checking in. Another day clean of all my addictions. No weed, no gambling, no scratch offs, no acting out. I had every opportunity to do whatever i wanted because i had the car to myself. Im gonna chalk that up as a win for the day lol
Hi friends 
623 days checking in.
Today sucked. It was tough work with my teen boy, spent the day in the hospital with his broken hand being replastered 3 times 
and he thought it was coming off today so we had a wee melt down about having to wear a cast until after Christmas, no swimming, not being able to use his right hand.
It was just a tough and tiring day. Poured a nice soft drink. Going to take the dog for a walk and have a shower and try and destress after that.
This place is a good space to come and read when I’m feeling stressed like maybe I want to scratch an itch.
You all give me great comfort being here, take care friends.
I feel you. Having a stick/injured kid is awful enough with all the worrying. But them having meltdowns just tops it off 
Hope you were able to recharge.
Day 333.
Now that’s a cool number. 
I think I’m slowly coming out of my little funk. Yesterday I spent the day cleaning my apartment and it helped me feel better and centered. There’s something really therapeutic about cleaning things and tidying.
Still not sure what I’m doing today. But whatever it is, I’m doing it sober.
Alycia, I’m proud of u for finding skills to stay sober. Congrats!
Day 89
Struggling with feelings of shame and disappointment and some anger too. I made a mistake by not paying attention to some notifications re insurance and now owe some money. Will be able to pay with some savings but I’m so mad at myself! Talked with my therapist and got some perspective. Sigh. Being human is tough sometimes.
Day 1,279 clean and sober, day 8 no vaping. I hope everyone has an amazing day, love you guys 
Edit: Just realized I have 3.5 years clean and sober today!
I sooo get this. I really am bad with paying attention to this kind of stuff, and quite often end up being scared of consequences, trying to avoid the issue, feeling ashamed of failing, etc.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on boundaries vs walls. I struggle with this and you gave me some concepts to work with.
@zzz thank you 
loving your photos 
@Lotusflower belated congrats on 90 days 
@JazzyS thank you a belated happy birthday to you 
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@Mno I hope you’re enjoying your week off
@Twizzlers congrats on 800+ days and for reaching out and shedding light on those thoughts 
stay connected here 🩵
@Dmcg1987 belated congrats on your month
@Rob11 sorry for your loss 
@ShadowCopy welcome congrats on 3 days
@Tragicfarinelli congrats on 3 weeks
@anon84358113 congrats on 30 days
@G-Stryfe welcome congrats on 30 days sending strength 🩵
@MrFantastik congrats on double digits
@acromouse sorry about the headaches, I hope your drs appointment went well. Sending strength 🩵 congrats on 3 weeks
@Juli1 congrats on your week
@Nony welcome back congrats on 2 days
@Steve92 sending strength 🩵
@nas congrats on day 1
@SoberWalker I’m glad you got out for your walk 
and I hope the dentist went well 
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@Rockstar24777 congrats on your week of no vape
@Misokatsu glad you came here to shed light on the flashes of thoughts, I hope catching-up here helps 🩵
@Dolse71 congrats on your week of no gambling
@KarenKW congrats on double digits glad your evening went well 🩵
@Mindofsobermike I hope your new med starts to help lift the depression
@Jules000 what you’re describing can be common with traumatic events, it may help to speak to a therapist about it. Sending strength 🩵
@Just_Laura congrats on 300 days
@Lile01 welcome congrats on day 6 I hope your GP can help
@JoeDogs welcome back congrats on day 1
@Amy30 congrats on all the 3s
1219 days no alcohol.
684 days no cocaine.
199 days no vape.
Phew!..I spoke to my GP on Monday about all the suicidal lows I’ve been experiencing, and he was more than happy to prescribe a mood stabiliser that I’ve been on in the past. I can keep myself safe now, because I have hope, that things should feel better soon.
I had an intense but healthy therapy session yesterday, I like this therapist, I’m finding her very easy to be completely open with. I was worried she might want to stop the sessions due to how I’ve been feeling, but she was pleased that I’d taken action, spoken to my GP, and started taking the medication. I’m not seeing her now until the 2nd of January, by then I hope to feel a bit more stable.
Besides all of that, I struggled massively to get anything done ahead of today’s tenancy inspection, but to cut a long story short, I did get it done, and the inspector has been and gone. 
Hopefully I’ll check in later tonight with today’s numbers.
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Hey all, checking in on day 1277. I hope everybody has a good one!
Day 29 pretty happy to be working up 30 days. Woke up pretty good and said my prayers and gratitude, had a nice bike ride into work. Tomorrow I’ll have the day off and well I’m not sure what I’m going to do yet lol, but I’m excited for the day off. Much love everyone also. Happy birthday @JazzyS I hope you had a wonderful time
Go for another bike ride! Nothing helps me quite as much as cycling outdoors. Cleans out the brain nicely. Congrats on 29 days 
