So happy for you! What a great day!
Ill be looking for that update in the gratitude thread 
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Aww hun even when youāre battling urges and in pain you took time to reply to so many. You really are just such an amazing person! I am glad to know you and happy that you were stronger than the urge. Another day down! Sendingā„ļø your way. I hope the pain has subsided or youāre at least resting
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Another experience work day ahead, followed by a job interview with a twist. Thereās people working there that were my colleagues during my worst times working over a decade ago. When I was trying to do everything alone and that way went totally pear shaped. While this job is all about cooperation, about interaction, about working together on a very deep level. Iām going to have to prove that Iām up to that. To myself and to them.
Time to put my money where my mouth is. Weāre in this together and Iām not alone. Have as good a day as you can all. Sober and clean or nothing will come of it. I will. Much love.
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Day 646
Really missing my own thread right about now. So much i feel like writing but nowhere seems like the right place to put it.
But one day Iāll have access again so itāll work itself out i supposeā¦
I ate today, but I feel nauseous now. Hours later. Itās really frustrating.
I went job hunting today. And I think I found something promising. So fingers crossed it has pay I need to sustain. The hours are way better and it is a cafe instead of a drive thru place, so it seems more laid back.
I have to be at work in less than 4 hours but I canāt sleep yet. 
Even though Iām exhausted. My brain just isnāt turning off like I need it to.
Hopefully Iāll fall asleep soon.
Iām just happy Iām sober and am not rushing to get high every time I am stressed these days! Iād probably wouldnāt be here if I relapsed.
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169 days AF
Hi there,
I was dating a guy few times (no intimacy yet) who is letting me know this morning, he canāt go an as he is in a relationship. He wanted diversion and then things got on the āwrongā direction with me. Lol. What a fucked up game! 
I donāt even give a shit about drinking. Got myself and I can trust myself and have a good time on my own.
Hit the pool later.
My new watch is lot of fun 
Love you guys
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Took a while to fall asleep last night, and then woke up 2 hours early, ready to go. Probably slept 5 hours, but had energy all day. It made me suspicious and I kept wondering āwhen am I gonna hit a slump and get tired?ā, but I never did 
Weird. Pretty ordinary day otherwise. I have tomorrow off, which is unusual, but Iām not complaining. Iāve been craving ribs bc I havenāt made them in so long. It leaves too many leftovers since itās just me and my daughter now. Tomorrow sheās having a friend over so I decided thatās whatās for dinner! Hoping to spend some time outside too, if the weather cooperates 
Happy Wednesday
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Itās like recovery gives us glasses isnāt it?
I sure liked the way how you could reflect on your upbringing and the effect it has at you in person. Recognizing paterns is such an important step into healing. If you canāt see it, you canāt heal it.
Glad you are back from the shadows and congratulations with the 200 days!! 
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Temptations were strong today, but I got through it. Getting exhausted/frustrated with some things, but trying to keep a positive/relaxed mindset and not stress out too much. Was glad to have the day off. Chilling with a blanket and some food and about to watch my relaxation show (bobs burgers lolol).
Hope everyone is doing well 
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Heeej @Jules000 welcome back Julia! Itās good to hear from you! Hope all went well in the hospital?
@Mno I will keep my fingers crossed for this upcoming interview, it sure sound like something good!!
In that case I like this one too @Rob11 I saved it because it resonates with me.
My just to be coach had one I use myself a lot. When fear is going to tell me I canāt do stuff she explained me that that voice is trying to protect me. So thank it for it she says. Thank it and explain to it that you are going to do it anyway.
Have a good day Rob!
Sorry to hear @Mossy91 Did you make some kind of plan in how to do it this time? What are you going to add?
*Day 2128 
It was a good day and balanced out.
Did crossfit training, house chores, got my groceries and went to the hairdresser.
Today? Musclepain and work
A big chief is going to visit our store. So Iām going to shine today
Have a good day ore night all
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Hereās hoping youāre asleep now friend. You need your rest. As to you own thread: you could ask a mod whatās lacking in the stuff needed to qualify for the lounge again. They should be able to inform you and you might speed some of that process up. As to a possible other job: fingers crossed!!! You deserve so much better than what you have now friend
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That was years ago, and heās been dead for years. But he was absolutely okey. He just needed some ice 
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Well that was just the minor things.
But it helps because weāre all pretty chill.
Most things is manageable or possible to fix if you just try and donāt freak out.
One time we had ants all over our rented cottage at a resort. Literally all over, we just woke up and everything was covered with ants.
We took everything out, showered at the service house which is commen at camping spots here.
Then we went to the costumer service desk to complain. They where fully booked so we couldnāt get a new cottage. They sent a clean/sanitizing team to our cottage and eventually we got ahold of the resort owner. She was really nice about itās gave us a free dinners,and free minigolf for the rest of our stay (there was 7 of us) and then a coupon on a free long weekend stay to use within a year.
So mist things will work out in the end 
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Iām here, Iām alive Iām sober and Iām happy.
Day 140.
Everything went smooth in the city yesterday.
My 21 y/o daughter joined us as well.
And that was great because she knew that you could use the bathroom for free at NK (a mall where theyāve only got stores like Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga and other expensive fashion brands)
They had an art vernissage there to, so we joined the vernissage looking like we definitely belong there. My 14 y/o found a painting he absolutely loved, but the price tag was about a hundred thousand sek. So we didnāt buy it
He ended up talking with the artist about it for about 20 mins. They understood each other perfectly even if my kis never been looking into art like that before.
After that we proceeded to the x-ray facility which was located on Haga. Haga is basically made for tourists and one of the older parts of the city. Gothia Cup (A huge soccer competition with teams from all over the world) is going on on Gothenburg so Haga was crowded.
When we where about to take a picture I accidentally backed right into France Youth team. The players didnāt mind they thought it was funny. The coach on the other hand wasnāt too happy. But we ended up talking for a while anyway. So she softened up after that
My boys got to check out some Asian stores and a store that sells crystals,tarot cards and things like that. We bought some Asian snacks and tea to being home so we can try.
No major accidents or issues. We had a pretty good day, even if it started to rain heavily after I backed into France team
Thatās all Folks 
Wishing yāall a wonderful day.
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Our Lionesses played Sweden ladies team last night in Gothenburg (0-0). Seems thereās a lot of football there at the minute, I think you guys are part way thru your season. I thought of you when I watched it! Good game, England qualified. Sweden need to go thru playoffs now to qualify as well.
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@MrsOdh Your day sounds fabulous 
Put a smile on my face just to read how many interesting things you experienced. A trip like that can feel like a mini vacation in itself. Now you can chill after all the excitement 
@zzz Thatās an especially nice one friend. Though I enjoy all the ones with your truck a lot aswell 
@SoberWalker Thanks for posting about fear. I really like that. And keep shinin 
@wahtisnormal Good job on ditching the temptations and chillaxing instead. You are doing a great job here.
@Just_Laura Iāll be coming over for those ribs if you donāt mind
@Juli1 Yeah dating is tough. You invest parts of yourself, and you never know what youāre gonna get. Might be a win, might be a blank, might be a bummer. Sorry he was the useless type. Enjoy the pool 
@Scorpn Fingers crossed on the new job opportunity. I hope it checks out and turns out a good option for you 
@Mno Thatās a lot of courage you are showing by applying for the job at a place with so much history for you. Respect and fingers crossed it turns out a good opportunity
@justKaitlin Congrats on three weeks. Thatās a great achievement there 
And thanks for sharing the quote. Itās quite a breakthrough to recognise one is hanging on to a sinking ship and might aswell leave. 
@Jules000 Good to see you back 
238 sugar
102 UPF
109 gluten
8 dairy
4 overeating
Did my morning run already. Nothing special about today: Work on prototypes in the morning, a walk later, preparing for my vacation, yoga in the afternoon, reading, maybe TV, and Recovery Dharma in the evening.
Every day is new, and every day is special. Every day we can embrace opportunities to make meaning.
Letās try for that with peace, kindness and freedom 
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Day 389.working 7-30-4ishā¦or fiveā¦ Alot of dull things need finishing off before I have a long weekend 
All good. Tinnitus is rubbish but going to an ear specialist on Monday to see if their deep cleaning thing can help. Worst case is it doesnāt and Iāve spent 60pound. But thatās ok
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Thanks, @SoberWalker that resonates and I really like the idea talking to the voice like that. Getting to move while the voice is there feels powerful and results in growth. For me communicating about my fears while others are involved on my path forward is also important. Have good day
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228 days
Gym then dropped the kids at grandparents for the night. Wife is on nightshift and my dayshift starts a few hours before she finishes.
Was hoping to pick up an overtime shift for tonight but no luck.
So just me and the dogs tonight
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Day 245. Girls are out camping and having a good time, worked on my bike yesterday my tool that worked for my original freewheel does not work for my new freewheel so i was not able to change them. Ill grind down my tool this weekend when i go home and then all will be good. My buddy has not come back from this relapse and it definitely sucks to see,unfortunately i told him ill have to watch from a distance and when he is ready to come back ill be here. Thank you @acromouse for the love on my bike she is my baby lol. I hope you all have a great day. Much love
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Love it. And the sadness is a lot shorter hey? When I would get anxious I would feel my gut churning and would feel like being actually sick. Now when I register Iām anxious and I can think through it and donāt have the gut churning anymore. It really does feel like being a different person, in a good way!
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