@EarnIt welcome back 
congrats on 9 days 
sending well wishes for your further recovery 
@Mauvaisminou welcome congrats on all of your sober timers feel better soon 🩵
@Jules000 guided meditations and reading work best for me
@J_Lo_Ste sorry for your loss 
sending strength 🩵
@ana.Eli congrats on your week
@Rockstar24777 hoping a new opportunity to do something you love comes your way 
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@Lile01 congrats on your week
@Pattycake congrats on 6 months
@Happy_Trails congrats on your week
@Alycia congrats on 650 days
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@Mira_D I hope you’re all feeling better from this sickness soon 🩵
@Mno I hope today, your first day in your new role, went really well for you
@wahtisnormal congrats on 2 weeks and for your new running PB 
@HillbillyChris I’m so sorry for your loss sending strength and love 🩵
@Noshame congrats on 2 weeks no marijuana
@DresdenLaPage congrats on passing your theory 
and for 80+ days of sobriety
@ShadowCopy congrats on your month
@Ofmiceandroach welcome back congrats on 3 days
1246 days no alcohol.
711 days no cocaine.
226 days no vape.
Checking in with yesterdays numbers…
Slept quite well Saturday night, taking my evening medication later seems to be working and I’m sleeping for longer intervals. I keep having nightmares about one of my phobias though, big spiders 
so I hope that stops! (I typed this Sunday night and must have typed too soon because I only slept from 1:30-3am Sunday night). 
Last night though, I fell asleep very late, but then slept for around 8hrs. 
I spent Sunday working my way through the longest chapter I’ve ever came across in a book before, it’s such hard reading too, there are so many words I’ve never seen or heard before! I have to keep Googling them out of curiosity. The book is called Happy, and it’s by Derren Brown. So far, it’s about all the ancient philosphers and their thoughts on happiness and how to attain it. It’s definitely interesting, but feels more like studying than a leisure activity!
I also managed to get out for my lake walk Sunday, so I met my target for physio for last week, so that’s progress. Hoping to get out for it again today once the school rush clears.
Yesterday I didn’t have the energy to do anything, I only managed to do my morning routine and meditations, but then the rest of the day just kind of passed me by.
I have spent all of today catching up here. It’s after 3pm now and I’m about to start my “morning” routine, before hopefully going for my lake walk.
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Thank you @CATMANCAM I truly appreciate you taking the time to personally reach out to each of us. It takes a lot of coordination to read each post, remember all the important details, and then respond to each of us.
You are a kind and thoughtful person.
May that kind of care and concern be given to you.
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That’s just awful Chris. So sorry for your loss. Life can be bloody cruel.
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Day 1116,
Bit tired of working on myself, or it just might be something else like fear. Tonight starts my portret photography course, maybe just it, meeting new people. Thoughts what will they think of me, will be somebody there I know etc. . And still maybe more, just some feelings I can’t pinpoint. Had to cancel my meeting with my sponsor due to the course, while I know it’s time to spend time on the steps after some weeks without. My fears next, so might be triggering as well. Worked them out, but still need to discuss them. And of course I’m impatient, no quick fixes I know 
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Day 9 harder today, I had an appointment this afternoon and I was all dressed up with my wallet and I nearly caved but I didn’t,back home,thank god.
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Congratulations on the will power. So glad you made it home safely.
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Thanks! So grateful for TS!!
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Checking in on day 181. Keep racking up the days, all!
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Congratulations on 4 years!
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Congratulations Joel! It’s a huge accomplishment. Be proud of yourself.
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Hold on Indie, you’ve got this. I’ve done duvet therapy when the cravings were too much. Nothing wrong with that if it keeps you safe.
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I was catching up and just read your post. What a devastating loss! My heart goes out to you and your family. 
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Hey Michael this community is always here to support. The dating apps are brutal. I deleted them as well six or seven months ago because it just added to my depression. Focusing on yourself is a great idea. I did the same before I got sober which ultimately led me to sobriety. It’ll come together before you know it.
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Checking in day 205 AF
It is bitterly cold today in AZ 32 degrees outside. Feeling better again today hoping the nasty cold and flu is behind me.
Checking in early to avoid work. It’s been slow, it’s just time to look for a different place job. I’ve got a lazy coworker that drives me nuts. Several for that matter if I’m honest. Fortunately I’ve got another short week this week along with next week.
Feeling well without alcohol and I don’t have the desire as of late to drink. I do kiss a good glass of red wine with a nice steak but I understand alcohol is not for me.
Hoping to start back to the gym in the next few days.
Stay safe everyone and enjoy your day.
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21 days 
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My patience was short yesterday because of my overwhelming feelings of loss, but today will be different. I’m sure tears will still occur, but when I feel overwhelmed I will sit and take some breaths and bring myself into the moment.
Getting chilly here and began to snow for the first time this winter where it may stick around for a bit but we’ll soon see.
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13 days free of alcohol
7 days free of THC
Exhausted today and have a headache that started last night after my narcissistic mom texted me again (she’s mostly on something when she does so it’s usually inappropriate). I tried (again) all last year to have some kind of relationship with my folks and it was a mistake. It is very hard to leave toxic relationships. I didn’t sleep well and this morning sent a final goodbye text. I really hope I can move on this time. I need to start putting myself first and have healthy relationships that bring out the best in each of us. I’m so ready to get off that ride. Insight Timer has great meditations on this topic as well.
Peace and love, 
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@mno How did your first day go? Hope the anxiety leveled off and you were able to enjoy your day and your new tasks.
@happyfeet thank you Anne 
amazing how quickly we let our emotions take over and allow others to control our mental health. Will work on not letting that happen ever again. Appreciate you friend!
@wahtisnormal Way to go Zoe on your 2 weeks of sobriety! So awesome to see you stamina and endurance levels increasing – keep up the amazing work. 
@maestro great to see you checking in Marty. So sorry about the anxiety. Have you maintained your gym time? I find a good routine helps keep the anxiety in check. Sending you calming energy.
@hillbillychris I am so very sorry Chis. I can not imagine the roller coaster of emotions that you two much have and are experiencing. Really hard when you don’t have any answers as to the cause. So impressed and proud that you were able to stay away from the easy out. Glad to hear that you are seeing a therapist and that you are clicking as this will be a great tool in helping you heal. My deepest condolences. What a beautiful name Magnolia – may her precious soul rest in peace
@Chole Way to go with keeping the urges at bay and bypassing your longest streak – just keep that momentum alive and keep stacking up the days. We are here with you cheering you on!
@soberwalker So excited for you Claudia – can’t wait to see the finished piece. Hoping all went smoothly with your appointment
@forrestkump Life in recovery can be scary as we are being re-introduced to ourselves and finding ourselves possibly for the first time. It does take some time to find our passions and also have the energy and motivation to pursue them. Gratitude practice is a wonderful place to start. I have found that life without alcohol is so much sweeter and more fulfilling… hoping that you are able to find that feeling soon.
@mindofsobermike Man that is a lot for your mind to try and process. So grateful that you did not act on the suicidal thoughts back then and are not entertaining these now. I am more grateful that you are seeing a counsellor this week – please do bring up these thoughts with them as well as with your doctor to see if the meds may be having this effect. Smart work on deleting this app – love this line “I’m never going to be ready for a relationship until I fix myself and that’s not going to be for a long ass time” You never know the time frame but for sure you come first!
@lile01 A duvet day is so therapeutic – I did many of those in early sobriety. Sending you comfort and strength Indi! Here if you need to talk about it.
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