Feel like Ive been short on replies lately but always happy to see you checking in 
Keep at it looking good 
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I like your style CATMANCAM.
-Solar
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I do believe this also. We may always be addicts or have that propensity for addiction, but being sober doesnt just mean we fight with our addiction and struggle with it daily.
I know I got there one way before, and Im on another journey now but its amazing to see the work happen. Anyway, just eanted to confirm that incase anyone is dealing with that struggle. Im on another round here, and have openly spoken about the craving I had on my sisters anniversary but I know that sobriety & doing the work (whatever form that takes for you), means making your way closer to living where that active addictive hold isnt on you. If it is, take another dive (with some guidance) and explore where it comes from. Xo. There is hope my friends xo
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Wow, that sounds amazing, what an opportunity, youāll have to post some pics once you get settled in 
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Day 10 alcohol-freeā¦
I had a nice (remote) work day. The sun was beaming today, great weather after a temperamental weather week.
I managed to do some laundry and cook today, which sounds like a very small feat, but Iām actually very pleased with myself. I never cook and laundryās been PILING up, and Iāve been ignoring it for too long. 
Now, did I fold and put away the clean stuff? Absolutely not, thatās asking for too much. 
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This is the new January crew that I have found so far:
Jimz 1/1
Garry 1/1
Sunshine-girl 1/6
Ofmiceandroach 1/6
Tetrax 1/10
JP123 1/10
Happy_Trails 1/1
Charlie_C 1/4
SolarEclipse 1/1
Bfdeirish 1/2
krish 1/9
I am feeling squirely tonight, being the start of a 3 day weekend. Normally I would be quite lubricated by now. 1 minute at a timeā¦
Doesnāt help I just discovered the series āLoudermilkā.
-Solar
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Wow that sounds like such an incredible opportunity. Youll have to update us later about how it goes!
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Checking in for the weekend. Iāve been feeling stressed. Iāve had a few cravings or rather thoughts of drinking in the future. I stop and remind myself that I want to be sober, sober is better and I choose to be sober. Wishing everyone a great weekend. Choose to be sober! ODAAT!!
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Today was slow and restful. I do think I may have relapsed with social media but Iām unsure considering I never set guidelines about what is fine and whatās relapse. Iām still clean from drugs though. Grateful for that. I have been feeling quite lonely though. Since moving back to my hometown I havenāt really found a new community yet. But luckily reading and my pets helps me feel less alone
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What do you think of the series so far? Iāve added it to āMy Listā but have yet to begin it.
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Ron Livingstoneās humor is so awesomely dry and relatable. I like it so far.
WARNINGā Early sobriety discretion advisedā
Lots of alcohol use depicted and discussed. 
-Solar
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Day 698
Stayed inside ALL day today! Even kept my son home from school (he only had a half day anyway). Again it was a very cold day here (-50Ā°C/-58Ā°F). I think it should slowly begin warming up over the next little while tho, so thats good! I work this weekend so just preparing for that! Today was a good day recovery wise. Health wise it wasnt too bad either. I exercised at home (again due to the cold) and ate fairly well. All n all today was good! I have missed alot of checkins from others 
Ill be able to catch up tomorrow hopefully. Hope everyone has a fantastic day/evening!
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Checking in on day 945. Have a good weekend all.
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42 days in the bank
Got up and went to the gym this morning. The kids had some classes too at the gym so we all got some training in.
Cooking some dinner while the kids watch a movie.
Hoping to get to the gym tomorrow morning too
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@catmama23 Way to go with double digits with your THC ā keep being awesome!
@anon68572606 How are you doing James? Were you able to get to the ER and get checked out? Hope you are well.
@catmancam Congrats on becoming an uncle Cam. Sending you hugs and comfort to relieve you of your heavy depression 
@jules000 Thatās awesome news Julia! Sounds like a wonderful opportunity.
@bfdeirish Congrats on your double digits 
No small feat at all my friend ā I was lucky to get out of bed in my beginning days. Keep putting in the great work!
Hows the evening shaping up for you? Long weekends can be testy. We are here for you if you need some support or distraction. I enjoyed Loudermilk but it may be a bit triggering at times.
@happy_trails Great work on rerouting your thoughts- YES, sober is better. Keep putting in your efforts!
Checking in on Friday night
387 days free of alcohol and weed
802 days free of cigarettes
I am glad that i got back home before the streets got seriously bad. Amazing how people really forget to drive in bad weather. Had a decent day. Fighting a bit of a headache - hoping it goes away and doesnāt blow up LOL. Well, i am going to try to shut off and try to sleep - sweet dreams my sober friends.
Sending you all so much love 
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@Butterflymoonwoman People often ask why I live where I live bc of the winters, but I have never seen -58Ā°! That is some serious weather Dana! 
Glad you kept warm, busy, and sober. Wonderful to see you doing so well 
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My daughter had a half day for parent/teacher conferences. As every teacher before has already said, sheās doing great, but gets distracted talking to her friends. Could be worse 
It was nice to have some extra time with her before she went off to her dadās.
I went out for some groceries around 6 bc the weather said it was going to start snowing at 7 and continue all thru the night. Well, itās 1am and still no snow. I did get some detail cleaning done. All the cracks and crevices and forgotten places. Actually feeling excited to continue it tomorrow 
Time to wind down so I donāt mess with my sleep schedule. Take care everyone
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Iām not sure how this works. First time trying this. My problem is basically I ended up in a city that is difficult to find friends that are like minded. Drinking at night makes me feel right, and that is wrong. Canāt move because I am financially limited to this town. Thought a forum like this might exist where I could get a social fix. Iām very friendly but just havenāt made friends since the covid thing and did not find a soul mate so alone every night. Have two great pups that are my life, but Iām showing signs of depression. Is this the correct way to get a social fix? I quit drinking for 7 years but got peer pressured back into it unfortunately. Iām on night 2. Anyway, Iām not sure how this works if anybody has a recommendation to get my social fix here possibly with the benefit of stimulating that part of my brain so that I am not driven to drink because of loneliness. Canāt do the meeting in person thing because my pups are too precious to me. They go everywhere with me and they wouldnāt understand. Thanks if anybody can direct me if this is the correct way to write on this forum. 
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Say 203. Rubbish nights sleep but not a bad thing, just my mind working stuff outā¦ Hoping for a relaxing day today. Iām not heavy but I am trying to lose a bit of weight before my birthdayā¦ Which is in a few weeks.
Canāt sleep so I might as well get up and have a coffee
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