680, checking in.
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Thank you so much 
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Evening check in Day 88
The school event with my niece was nice. They had a raffle and I won an Easter basket filled with some goodies.
Today my 6 y/o had an appointment w/therapist. He asked her today “What’s in the medicine that makes me pay attention” he’s asked me before and I said “Son, keep that question for your doctor” and he did 
I went to King of Hearts tuxedo shop today. My dad is getting married again in April. I’ve been pushing off on getting my measurements because I’ve been gaining weight…I like the weight I’ve putting on—I like my “Dad Bod”. I don’t like the size numbers
Anyway, just checking in. Going to my meeting soon—Hope everyone is having a great day!
I’ll check in again tonight.
#ODAAT 
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1y 6m AF
A whole year and a half without a drink! Super stoked and super proud of me.
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Congrats!!! That’s awesome 
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I normally check in on the daily gratitude thread, but I need to vent a bit…
I just watched a documentary about Jehovah’s witnesses. I was raised as one, it was quite confrontational and it sickened me to my core.
I resent that cult deeply. For not allowing me to grow into who I could be. For the scars that are still on my soul after 25 years. I feel I will always have a disadvantage on normal people.
We were raised as puppets. No self esteem or self love, no higher education, everything for the organisation. We were nothing. Child abuse, shunning, terror. Ingraining the fear of being destroyed in Armageddon. Hatred and fear for everything outside the church. I could go on for hours.
I thought I was over it, but this documentary tore this wound open again. Good thing is I’m not thinking about drinking, so there’s growth. Good thing also is that I left that shit show and raised my son in freedom. It took me years to cut loose. But still, there is a hole in me that can’t be filled. I feel so much at the moment, anger, grief, helplessness. I feel a rage towards that church that I feel I can never let go. I can’t forgive them for my lost childhood and my innocence. I want to fistbump the church leaders in the face. With brass knuckles and with all the force I have in me.
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Cheking in sober. My body must be working on highgear or on overload, the anxiety and physical symptomes are high, hard and f****** scary. Cant sleep or relaxe
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People’s opinions are like assholes. Everybody’s got one, and they all stink.
Pay them no mind and just do you. You’re doing great sis. 
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@davina_davis, @pattycake @acromouse Thank you ladies 
@lile01 oh I love this incentive and am excited for your trip. You are doing great my friend – keep up with your amazing efforts 
@mischa84 so glad that Tony is feeling better. OMG – how adorable boys trying to help out with cleaning. Bless their hearts
@lotusflower 70 days AF and amazing timers all around. Keep doing what you are doing and putting in the effort my friend – your recovery is showing 
@tomek how did you day go friend? Glad to see you recognizing the slippery slope and working to keep yourself out of isolation. Here if you need support.
Oh – so very happy to read this love – you two deserve some time to connect. Glad that you are getting to enjoy a lunch date. So cute that you are nervous… love that you still have butterflies
@Caitilynn1510 WOOT WOOT 1 week and going strong I am not sure about a journalling prompt but do know that TS has a journaling area that you can visit daily along with your check in’s here. I am glad that you have identified your triggers and are consciously working on dealing with them while protecting your sobriety. We are here for you my friend – keep up the great work
I totally believe this and so grateful that you are 29 days strong in your sobriety and able to be there for your sister. Great work my friend
@juli1 Ah fuck trash talking men… glad you took the pictures and documented their carelessness. Glad that you will be out of there soon… this landlord is a total toxic ASS! Great work on working through your feelings and going strong with 48 days! My goodness girl – hope you get some relaxing time in the water to give your muscles a break form all that wall papering.
@naomi Big hugs to you my friend. Grateful that you are out of that circle and are raising your son in freedom. Sending love to the younger Naomi What a crappy documentary to see on your birthday. Hope you are feeling better and can find something happy to watch
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loads of love my friend – sorry that you are dealing with so much crap. Wishing that you are able to find a way to relax. Have you tried lavender oil? I find it soothing for my airways and also calming for my body. Sending you many soothing vibes.
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I’m sorry you had to go through all that. Sending hugs
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Day 146
Work, meeting, dinner,bed
ODAAT!
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453 Days free of alcohol and weed
868 Days free of cigarettes
Checking in on Monday evening. Not much changed in recovery – trying to take it ODAAT and remember that it may take longer for some. The pain has been super intense today and waiting to hear from my surgeon on what other possibilities it could be.
Had a fire at the restaurant building. Started upstairs and luckily the apartment is empty and my brother was out doing deliveries so no one was hurt and not much major damage. Hoping to get the smoke cleared out, doors repaired and health department ok to get back into business tomorrow. Funny how quickly the news spreads cause within an hour of the fire my sister called us (she lives over an hour away) and said she saw it on the news. Forget the power of the internet sometimes.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening – sending you all so much love
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Checking in tonight clean and sober!!!
Day 356!!!
Praise God I’ve been able to fight temptation and keep moving forward in a positive manner and giving me the courage and strength to do right and continue bettering myself. Amen amen!!
☆☆☆
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Wow Jasmine! So glad that no one was hurt! Im sorry to hear about ur pain tho. I hope the surgeon has some thoughts on that. Wishing u a peaceful and pain free night friend
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Thanks friend
Hope you are doing well tonight
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All is well and back to normal, besides the snow 
Ready for a sober night’s sleep 
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Experience expertise work day ahead. Good. Lately I’ve been thinking of maybe looking for another job, because there’s too much rules to enforce and too much aggression around for my liking. That’s working as a nurse which I do 75% of the time.
I would miss meeting my fellows terribly like this, like an equal. Trying to give some back of what I was given. Well, I didn’t apply for anything yet. One day at a time. Have as good a day as you all can friends. Love.
@JazzyS When it rains it pours right. Sorry for the bad luck in your life right now.
@Naomi Hoping venting here helps a little bit. I’m sorry for what you had to endure as a kid but I’m glad you fought yourself free from all that. Big hugs.
@2JTravNZ 18 months already Travis! Big congrats friend!
@Caitilynn1510 A full week! Yay you! Not sure what a journaling prompt is. I got back to using an old fashioned diary and a fountain pen. First thing in the morning when I get up. Works for me. The TS app has a journalling function too btw.
@Lighter Not my own but so true: Recovery is building ourselves a life which we don’t need to run from. Glad to read you are doing just that. It’s continuous work for the rest of our lives but that’s no punishment at all. It’s living a good life. Keep going, you’re doing fantastic.
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Good morning 
Day 3
Looks like we’re going to have some sun again 
Off to work in a bit, feeling good.
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Morning all. Day 5 and off to the gym. Happy days
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