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Checking on day 2318. Really productive day today, got lots done and super happy that I did but am feeling slightly off today, a little out of sync I think. Really not sure why and like always, I know itâll pass. I know not to be complacent regarding my recovery and every day is one day at a time. Had a beautiful walk with Rocky today which was super refreshing and have ordered some bits for my sons 16th which is in a couple of weeks! Mediation and serenity prayer before bed! Tomorrow will be a new, beautiful day for us all 
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I had a great day in general. But recently I feel kinda stuck in my recovery 
Something is missing, I donât know what, because I never had it. But there is space in my toolbox and it wants filling.
Time to go tool shopping and try new things.
Nothing changes if nothing changes
Hope you all have a great sober day.
Love 
and strength 
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Day 32
Fog is lifting, had a few crap days to be honest. Been low and very negative. I feel Iâm back, and I hope it stays 
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Love this 
Nothing changes if nothing changes
and good work recognising when needing new tools hun
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Hello friends, checking in day 28. 4 weeks didnât seem long and yet it feels like a good chunk of time has passed. I guess it seems long because I want to get more days under my belt as fast as I can since I relapsed after 13 months. On the other hand, the 4 weeks passed rather smoothly and for that I am grateful. So there yaâ goâŚthe past 4 weeks felt long in some ways and not long in others. Happy to be 4 weeks sober!
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Glad youâre feeling like youâre back hun! Never nice having days like that and super congrats on your 32 days!!
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Thank you. I think hormones are perhaps to blame. Have put a consult in with the GP. better to try and tackle it.
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Totally agree, Iâm on patches for that 
lol hopefully your GP will help 
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Checking in day 9 - feels like these first 9 days have been easy as Iâve been so ill with flu thereâs been no temptation - that will come at the weekend. But I have to do this if I really want to put a stop to the endless cycles of the same crap that keeps happening where I ask myself âwhy me?â and realise once again the answer is the drinking. Nothing good will come for me if I keep drinking. I need to remember that, itâs my choice & so far Iâve kept choosing wrong but enough is enough
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A very special thank you Jazzy 
You are amazing! I admire your warm and thoughtful replies to everyone. I donât know how you do it but it is awesome and thatâs what pushes me when I feel low. You have no idea how much it means to me and for sure everyone else too.
Wishing you well for your upcoming surgery. Hope you never have to feel that pain after the operation is done.
Stay strong my dear
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Thanks everyone too for the well wishes on my milestone.
Iâve found this community a few years ago and it took me some to finally do a fully commitment to sobriety.
I had my first attempt of getting sober about 5 years ago.
At the beginning I had to reset my counter so often that I finally gave in after a few months. I just used to forget about it all and go on with my drinking behaviour, just trying to moderate a bit.
Well you know where that leads.
Long story short. End of 2022 after Christmas holidays I decided to stay sober until New years day which wasnât a big deal as I was working anyway, and it went well, so I had a dry January too and stayed sober until the end of march which was easy and nice and cool. On vacation I thought it was time for a glass of wine for dinner. Wich led to a glass of wine and drink at the bar the next night and end of April I was drinking home alone after shift again. And I wasnât fine and I didnât like it at all but again it took 3 month to finally say enough is enough.
28th of July I had my last drink. And I donât miss anything about it.
This forum and all you wonderful people here helped me so much to find the inspiration and the courage just to say NO MORE. I donât WANT to drink anymore.
Thank you all!!!
Have a good night (or day) and off we go to the next addiction free 24 hours
Love you all
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So happy for you, great strides.
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Day 715
Had a very lazy day. Just cant seem to get my energy up. Normally i wake up ready to tackle the day, but that certainly didnt happen today. I meant to exercise this morning but instead put on my workout clothes and went back to bed 
Got up at 7am and attempted to start my day but i laid around for most of it. I finally (as of 3pm) got up to do the dishes and put laundry away. At least its something. Tmrw Ill make sure to be more productive and get a few more things done. Im feeling way off kilter lately. My routine is all messed up and its really affecting me. Need to find a way to get back at it. I think what it comes down to is âchoicesâ. Choosing to make the next right choice and actually doing it. Thats about it for me. Just waiting for hubby now so we can have a really nice supper that hes preparing. Hope everyone is doing well!
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YES!!! I love this
Amazing how the stuff hypnotizes and lulls us into the despair
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Today I am 712 days since my last drink and 361 days without nicotine. I cannot tell you a single thing I miss about either substance. My day was great. I worked an extra shift because I had the energy and on my way home I bought food to cook with money that I didnât have to scrounge because I am no longer wasting my money on stupid things that physically harm me. Today was a good day.
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Day 21 AF
Day 139 drug free
Day 1 ciggarette free
Hey all, so thankful to be here. Such inspiration and hope.
Happy 24 
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You ever hear of the butterfly effect
Its the thought that the wing of a butterfly can alter your future
But we always fall asleep in our bed to wake to a new day
The butterfly may not alter our future too much but hopefully youll be in bed sleeping to wake to a new tomorrow
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Checking in with 78 days. Been through some things lately but I have remained sober and thatâs a huge accomplishment. I have had some moments of weakness for sure, especially recently. Last week I made a plan, started driving there and as I stopped at the ATM I realized how ridiculous this whole thing was. I texted my dealer and told her I had an emergency so I wouldnât be there. I canât believe I took it that far. Iâm over 2 months sober and still can stumble at any time. I know I have to always stay vigilant. I have been reading on here but definitely got behind. Hope everyone is having/had a magical Monday!!!
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Day 30, got some massive pressures from a nasty divorce and toxic work environment but just focussing on getting through today, will deal with the other stuff as I need to
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