I think that is a great plan. I always use to just “push through it” too. Then end up drinking over it. Now is the time to be selfish to your sobriety. Because that is what it takes sometimes and that’s ok 
I’m proud of you too.
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Thank you for the encouragement. It helps me to hear it. I am going to push myself in that area
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Checking in on day 289.
@Dolse71 , what an amazing number, comgrats!
@MrsOdh , sorry about the Tweenie troubles. Sounds dreadful, hope she’s safe!
@Jeanine , way to go surfing those urges! Stay strong, girl!
@Mno , best of luck on the busiest weekend of the year. You’re such a strong supporter here. I appreciate you!
@JazzyS , sending you love and light and best wishes for a pain free day.
@Laner , so grateful you are able to keep sobriety your number one priority. I am saddened to know children are being treated so badly and that the vodka culture is so toxic there, I am just amazed at your strength.
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That’s really wild, can I ask what country that’s in? I couldn’t imagine a worse workplace. Those poor kids, and poor adults who feel that alcohol is their only option to cope.
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@Whereswaldo I think the phrase “It takes one to know one” comes into play here. Where I’m from, most people are drinkers, so it’s not hard find. I’m usually able to smell it on people. Not alcohol itself, but the way it changes a persons scent. It’s wild that I thought I could hide it well 
Working in a restaurant, I tend to notice the way people drink and can see myself in some. I feel for them and wonder if they’re going thru the same internal battle I have. Their actions, no matter how extreme, never cause me to look down on them. It’d be hypocritical of me.
Recently this guy, who’s always ordered martinis and red wine, told me and the bar manager (who’s also sober) he really wanted to quit but hasn’t been able to. He asked us how we did it and I was happy to explain my journey in hopes that it helps.
@Laner I don’t even know what to say. This post really saddens me. Those poor kids 
I’m so sorry you’re constantly exposed to such an environment. I understand your anxiety now. I’m proud of you for having the strength to walk away 
Keep yourself safe, even if that means being a hermit. Better to avoid temptation as much as possible in the beginning. Nothing’s worth drinking over.
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Nearly a full week!! Congrats!!
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Oh yes the smell! I always thought I didn’t smell like alcohol, but surely I did, especially as I sweat through the day and felt disgusting in more ways than one.
I’ve been emailing this one client. His spelling and sentence structure is different in the afternoons compared to the morning. It’s like he’s a different person. That’s how I felt when I was drinking… like a different person.
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Thanks Jazzy! If I do find some time I’m sending it to you to use 
Hoping that sprinkler guy shows up sooner than later.
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It is hard for me to see. It’s the main reason I stopped teaching there full time but I’ve never wanted to step back fully knowing it’s a small thing I can do for some kids. But I think I need a break from it. I can never fully get away from seeing these things. I’m really glad for the timing that summer will start soon. It gives me an easier opportunity to stay away from those places for a while. I need to be a bit selfish and take care of myself right now.
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Checking in on day 120!!! Ready for a relaxing weekend. Sorry you see that at a school @Laner , that is truly horrible. Self care is so important, and maybe after the summer you’ll have filled your stength cup up a bit. Happy Friday my fellow sober friends!! ODAAT
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Thank you 
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Ah. I wasn’t sure what you meant by their writing. Probably bc I never speak to others thru email. I have noticed it in texts before, tho I don’t speak to many people like that anymore.
I am a different person when I drink. I was a black out drinker. Walking around and talking like normal but my brain just wasn’t recording. There’s a whole being inside of me that I’ve never even met, and that’s terrifying.
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Checking in 226 SAF/ 212 no smokes. I had a 24 bout with what had to be either the flu or good poisoning, not sure and don’t care, just glad the worst is over. It felt like detox all over again, and I never wanna go through that again.
I took the today and the next few days off, so I’m just gonna get some stuff done around the house in between naps on the couch 
and reading some quit lit.
Have a great weekend guys. Love ya’s 
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Cheking in. Still in a good place regarding to all my shitstuff physically and mentally! Please let me stay this way 
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Day forty-eight smoke free & sober as a judge
Its been a good day weekend is here
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I cannot even imagine. I am so sorry you had to go through that, and I feel awful for the children.
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Had a decent sleep last night overall. It was sure nice to have a nurse come in for the night. I seem to have caught a little cold or something tho. I have a congested nose 
But other than that i feel fine. I got my son on the bus to school and then went for a workout. Bought myself a sub and a smoothie on the way home. Sub was great! Smoothie… not so much. Thats what i get for steering away from my usual. I have to do the overnight tonight and then work tmrw from 8-4pm so it may be a challenge. Will just keep pushing thru Hope everyone is having a great day!
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Checking in day 116 AF
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Checking in 61 days. I am proud of that 60 day mark. Next big one is 90 but just got to be acting like today is day 1. So thankful for the support on this platform.
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