Day 99
Was up most of the night with my 1 year old who has a fever. I’m on my own parenting, as my wife works overnights.
I had to cancel lunch plans with friends, and cancel going to a buddy’s birthday tonight 
Tough life these days working all week and not really able to get out of the house/office and reset.
Happy to quickly read some of your posts here to help maintain my sanity!
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That’s what’s up. I haven’t seen my high school friends in years. We used to get together once a year at the park. Everyone’s just doing their own thing now. Busy with their kids and all. I had a close friend back in high school. Known each other since middle school. We hung out every weekend and drank. Did a lot of stupid shit together. His girl didn’t like me. I said some dumb stuff to her when I was drunk. I also lied to her to cover up for my friend. They got married in their mid-20s, and I didn’t get invited. Even though he kept telling me he had an invitation for me, I never received it. His family and friends who attended the wedding asked for me. I thought it was fucked up at first, but I’m sure he did it because of his wife. I respect that. I always wanted to apologize to her, but I don’t wanna bring old shit up. Seems like they’re on good terms. I don’t wanna start drama between them.
Anyway, that’s a beautiful pic!
Keeping killing it with your sober time!
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Day 49 sober & smoke free
Had Bottles winking back at me in supermarket today 
wasnt good but it passed quickly
Recently ive thought its so easy quitting alcohol no urges or distractions 
i was wrong
Back on track now 
and staying that way
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Day 314. I’m still catching myself scheming from time to time. I haven’t forgotten where I was though and how much better I am now. Even if I’m not where I want to be yet. It is what it is.
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Checking in 60 days. (2 months)
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Checking in with 328 days sober AF.
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Saturday 
in. Worked about 7 hours today so only a half day 
Home having some lunch then heading over to my neighbors to replace her hot water heater. She’s in her 80’s and is the sweetest thing! Does a lot of cooking and always shares some with me. Not much else planned for later so maybe just some clean up around the house. Have a good day people 
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Checking in day 117 AF 
I have been on my first little holiday break this year and it has been so wonderful to be sober. I have had some alcohol free drinks and enjoyed them.
I really thought I’d struggle as going away has always been an excuse it get drunk the entire time. Xx
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I’ve battled with sleep problems most of my life. From not sleeping at all for a couple days to a few hours a night. Tried different meds and supplements with no good results so for me it’s just normal shit now. Hopefully yours will get better in time and it’s just a normal process as your body is adjusting to sobriety. I know from others for some it took some months for it to get back to normal. Hoping it improves soon for you.
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Thank you. Really helps to be heard and understood. I too have had sleep issues for some time. And yeah, early sobriety. I like to think I’m past it but not yet. I’m sorry you deal with this too. Seems like a lot of us do. Appreciate the support! I’m just getting through the day without a drink which is a win, sleep or not 
. Have a great afternoon
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40 day! 
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It’s a huge win sister! Happy Saturday!
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Day #1 away from everything including my DOC
Day #5? away from nicotine
Holy heck, that one relapse where I drank with coworkers and ended up using my DOC really became basically a week-long bender. I kept trying to get away from it after that initial day, but my DOC kept pulling me in closer every time I used it and now I’m back at the beginning again. I really had to put my foot down to stop the relapse. Literally having such a crappy withdrawal right now. I have no energy to do anything but lay in bed all day but I am going to force myself to take care of myself and do things.
I written out a todo list for today, since I know having a routine helps me stay on track with sobriety. I’m going to check in here every day again and in the daily gratitude thread. I’m gonna drag my exhausted, withdrawing ass to at least one CA meeting and one SMART Recovery meeting every day. I will attempt to workout today and clean my room despite how ungodly drained I feel right now.
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Day 981 AF. Still struggling with the anger. Been told by even the hospital to get legal representation. I don’t want money or anything, med bills are all taken care of, the only thing I want is impossible for them to give me and that to hold my little girl. I don’t think dragging this through court would help the healing process for myself or my wife. Just taking it meal to meal for now. Hope I’m everyone is doing well and stay safe.
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Welcome back.
You gotta stay away from all events, lil homie. I come from a Mexican family. They drink for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For all types of events. Kid’s bday parties, baptisms, quinceñeras, promotions, graduations. You name it. Can’t throw a party without booze. I attended these events back when I tried quitting, early in sobriety, and ended up going back to the bottle. Mainly due to peer pressure from my uncles and cousins. Or because I didn’t wanna feel left out. I had to bite the bullet this time around and stayed away from all events. I’d make an excuse and said I was sick or told them I was working. You can do it, bro.
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Love that sense of community you’re a good neighbor to have!
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Sounds like a good plan for your day.
I don’t know if you already do this, but on the days where I feel exhausted and don’t feel like doing anything on my to do list, I keep a seperate list of things I actually got done. I start with something small - making bed is always the first step, then move to something like putting laundry away or doing dishes, and build on it. It’s really the only way for me to keep momentum seeing things done on a list versus just - small number crossed off on a to-do list that is overwhelmingly long.
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It’s been a strange day; rainy, slow and a bit meh.
My football team bombed out 2-0 to Barcelona in the first 40,000 attendance we have had for them. Frustrating two hours.
Managed to fix the fuse box in the car so the radio works again 
Then fixed the cat’s water fountain so that works again.
Feel a bit bored but I think the feeling is actually disappointment. Early to bed and a cup of tea in order!
Happy 24 all
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Right choice bro! 
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