133 days
Checking in sober from alcohol 
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Day 353. Off to two days training for work
Long days as of the distance. Off on Friday so it’s a short week
Feeling a little fuzzy I guess. Can’t think of a better word. Have a fab day folks
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Luna (my cat) is such a bitch! She can’t even wait till morning to get her wet food, she demands it around 4am lately. And she gave up trying to wake me up cause she knows I will just ignore her. You know what she’s been doing? She is scratching my kids bedrooms door! She knows I’m gonna wake up then and give her food cause I dont want her to wake them up. What a mean smart little creature.
My kids are a bit sick so I had a few rescue missions at night (stuck nose drama). All in all, I didn’t wake up at 5am and go for a run. I will go after bringing them to playgroup/school. If it won’t start raining 
I have already 2 successful days from my 20 days no-extra-added sugar challenge. Nice.
Oh, I must vent a bit. Yesterday I had such a good mood! I was singing, joking around etc. My husband asked me few times what happened and I realised I was in such an easy mood cause my 5yo boy wasnt at home all day (school and then kids party till almost 7pm). He is really mood killer lately, always jealous, always mean with his brothers. Always big mouth. I love him so much but I really hope it’s just a phase. It didn’t feel right to realise I have great mood cause he is not at home…
Anyways, it’s Tuesday morning here, let’s spend this day sober and clean! Much love 
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Congratulations @JuliaLuna for the 
months milestone and @Jeanine for your 
days 
Hope you celebrated them! 
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I’m here, I’m alive I’m sober and I’m happy.
I’m also busy as heck.
Day 104.
Will keep up the check in when I’ve got more time.
Wishing y’all a wonderful day 
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Day 2092 
Watching the series “Eric” on Netflix. I like it so far. What keep sticking in my mind is the frame they use a lot:
“Be good, be kind, be brave, be different”
Just chewing a bit on it 
It’s a frame they use in a kids tv series, a bit like the Muppetshow. If you are interested in watching be warned that there is a lot of alcohol in it because the mainrol player is an addict.
This one is a bit different then the frame in the series. I think I’m going to make one of my own today with the original sentence to put on my fridge
Today? Hairdresser, getting groceries and house chores.
Have a good day ore night all sober peeps!
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@Mischa84 That cat is devilishly smart. And I so get you on better mood when your boy is out and about. I love my daughter more than anything. But I really need her to go to school and have my peace. Good job on your sugar challenge.
@wahtisnormal I‘m sorry you are feeling depressed. This is very exhausting. I remember in a psychology class I once took it was said that we humans need to experience meaning on a regular basis - just like we need food and shelter and safety. And: You can wait for meaning to show up by chance, OR you can decide to make meaning yourself. It‘s a bit like leaving what you get to eat in a day to chance or meal prepping. This change in attitude helped me a lot in my life. Maybe it‘s something to consider for you.
@Mno It‘s so inspiring to see how you are tackling your stuff through writing. Sounds like you found your ‚mode of channeling‘. Looking forward to your first big story collection or screenplay 
@JazzyS Keep charging your batteries 
@DanaM56 Good to hear your back is better
@Scorpn Enjoy your vacation! I‘m a bit envious of the beach mentioned
@Butterflymoonwoman Still keeping my fingers crossed about your nurse replacement 
@Danwood85 Congrats on 50 days 
Stay strong friend. Don‘t let addiction use any circumstances in your life to get a hook into you. You deserve better. You deserve a life where you can deal with stress without believing the addictive voice. If you need to escape for a moment from stress, that is ok. But use some smart tools. Connect with people who will give you comfort. Relax, breathe, spend time in nature, meditate, play a game, read, watch the telly. Whatever you need. Don‘t give addiction a chance.
@Misokatsu Very nice number! And a really beautiful background image 
@MrFantastik Get well soon friend 
Here is some hot tea 
. Helps with colds everywhere on the globe.
202 sugar
66 UPF
73 gluten
52 dairy
14 overeating
My daughter still does not feel too well. I hope she can go to school tomorrow.
I want to keep working on my prototype this morning. I‘ll have my last class for this year today, the older kids will present their projects. It‘s gonna be fun.
Some groceries after school, a bike ride, yoga in the afternoon, and looking forward to anime in the evening.
May we be at peace, in kindness, and in freedom today 
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Day 514.
Checking in from the shores of my Croatian island paradise. Got here at 7.30, worked out, had a swim (well… I mostly just sat there, floating) and now I’m trying to gather my thoughts.
I started a new gig last week and it’s kicking my arse. In theory, it’s easy. In practice, it’s kicking my arse and making me lose the will to live. I desperately need the money and the gig pays so little that speed is the only way I can make it worth my while. Speed is where I struggle. I don’t do speed (unless you count my ADHD meds lol). I’m an overthinker who rewrites the same sentence 20 times before getting it ‘just right.’ So… yeah… that’s where I’m at workwise.
But the thing is… we all love a good moan. I know I do. And sometimes forget how fucking amazing right now is. I get to see places like this. I’m young(ish). I’m sober. And I’m living the way I always wanted to. Like… I’m grateful and there’s so much to be grateful for right now. Without sobriety, without my husband, without you guys…
Right now I’d probably still be sleeping off a hangover. Or I’d be dead.
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Day 158 AF
Living, loving, laughing….
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@RosaCanDo thank you for your compassion, means a lot 🩵 sorry for your tough times too
@JazzyS I’m so sorry your symptoms flared up so bad, and so glad you didn’t let your addict win! Take it easy today friend 🩵
@PaigeTurner good to read from you sending strength today 🩵
@SelfLove_42 congrats on 50+ days 
@DanaM56 I’m sorry about your pain, and the packing/moving stress, it’s never easy 🩵
@SoberWalker sorry about the anxieties I hope your ear heals soon 🩵
@Just_Laura I’m glad your manager has backed off a bit 
that’s definitely concerning about the family upstairs 
@Mno thank you 🩵 I don’t see or feel like it myself, but it’s nice to have a different perspective
@acromouse thank you 🩵 I do find it very hard to be kind to myself. 
I hope you slept better last night.
@Mindofsobermike sorry for the depression, and relapse dreams suck too I did have to laugh about the taking your shoes off in the wrong apartment though! 
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@JuliaLuna congrats on 9 months
@Twizzlers I can relate sending strength 🩵
@Misokatsu congrats on 1400 days
@Danwood85 sending strength 🩵 congrats on 50 days
@Jeanine congrats on 30 days
@wahtisnormal 
sending strength 🩵
@Mischa84 my cats are the same, usually 2am, but 4am is their limit, no matter what time I feed them their dinner 
@acromouse congrats again on 2 weeks no overeating enjoy the last day of the school year 
@Amy30 that looks so peaceful 
good luck with your gig 
1400 days no alcohol.
865 days no cocaine.
380 days no vape.
5 days no binge-eating.
Checking-in with yesterday’s numbers…
The manager responded to my email. It’s not an option for me to continue having sessions while I wait to start seeing the psychiatrist. So now I feel lost in the wind, very unsupported, and quite vulnerable. I have a lot of emotion inside with no way to get it out.
I can’t take care of my environment or personal hygiene, and that gives me so much shame, extra depression, and more suicidal ideation. I’m safe, because I have my cats, but it doesn’t take the bad stuff away.
I just hope I hear from the pychiatrist soon, but all I can do is wait and try to manage my emotional state in healthy ways. Meditation helps, and coming here helps.
I heard back from the gym, there is apparently a seperate room that can be accessed via the male or female changing rooms, so they have said I could pop in and they will show me how to access it, so that’s something. I will potentially go tomorrow after my rehab appointment for my back, because I know I will shower today ready for that.
🩵
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172 days
Not much to report. Still sick, maybe worse. May have turned into a chest infection. Oh well few more days of rest
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Hey all, checking in on day 1458. I hope everybody has a good one!
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When I read stories like yours I’m amazed that you’re able to abstain at all!! I’m 55 and still trying and I didn’t have any physical or sexual abuse in my past to have to deal with, just psychological. You’re a legend in my eyes👍
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It’s been a long time since I’ve checked in. Life has been crazy. I was doing okay with my sobriety for awhile, but started slipping back into old patterns, so realized I need to come back here for community.
So it’s technically day 3 sober.
I was happy to see so many familiar names continuing to do so well.
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In the past 29 days I’ve got so much of my life organized. Continuing on that theme I’ve decided to stop working breakfast shift at the restaurant. For the past two weeks, I’ve regained by ability to stay up past 10:30 and sleep in until after 8:00.
This a decision I’m making for me but feel bad for the team. I keep telling myself that’s a them problem 
My boss is extremely good to me and helped me out in a time where I needed it most, but at the same time I need to do what’s best for me.
Got to get back to work… Enjoy the day everyone!
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Checking in day 85. Tomorrow I turn 32.
This is the longest I have gone without drinking in the last 16 years. I have struggled with alcohol for half of my life, and my entire adult life.
I have been reflecting alot lately. I used to think I lacked willpower, that I couldn’t follow through with anything, that everyone was better than me. Quitting drinking has shown me that it’s the complete opposite. I have more willpower than I could have ever realised. I CAN follow through with things. I’m not better than others, but they’re also not better than me. We’re all equals going through our own battles .
In the last 85 days:
My relationship with my wife and son has become stronger.
My energy, memory and drive is the best it’s ever been.
I have grown the family business more than we could have hoped for at this moment.
I have been to the gym more times than in my entire life put together.
And it’s only been 85 days. I know there are highs and lows, but I’m confident that I can now handle lows far better than ever before.
I have everyone here to thank for this. I appreciate you all
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Sending love Catman. Cats are the best company! Glad you know how you can manage your mental health with meditation. We are all here with you.
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Beautiful view!! And yeah, life always gives us plenty to moan about if that’s our focus. No, we don’t need to resort to ‘toxic positivity’, but I do think the energy we ‘feed’ grows. We are blessed to have today, hangover free. 
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