Work morning check in. Getting ready for a big meeting. Solo parented and had a bit of a rough sleep night, with my wife working overnight.
It’s tough, but I’ve got this.
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Checking in day 127.
my wife and I had a better day today mentally, however our nearly-3 year old has become quite sick with a bad cough. If it’s not one thing, it’s something else. I couldn’t handle this all so well if I was drinking. He gets to sleep in our bed tonight which i love because he gives us a lot of cuddles.
127 days seems so crazy. 6 months is now only 55 days away which will go so quick. Half a year sober? I used to drink every night, or at least 4-5 times a week very heavily to black out most times, and one day I just stopped. Not cutting down, just straight to nothing. I definitely could not have done it without the support of you all here. Also listening to this naked mind really solidified my resolve. This is my 3rd or 4th real proper attempt, however there are countless times I said that I would never drink again.
Name something else where doing nothing is so hard, yet so rewarding?
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Day 30 - one month in the books, feeling good, but also feeling like I need to be diligent understanding that sometimes my biggest slips have occurred after milestones. I am being sure to continue with my therapy, and foundations that keep me healthy like food and activity.
I am looking ahead to next month, which is my birthday month to set myself up for success and avoid celebrations that revolve around booze. That all said, I want to try to enjoy this accomplishment too.
Keep on going TS, much love to you all; especially those that have relapsed recently! You are you and you deserve to be happy 
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Morning everyone I’ve not been crying so long this morning I’ve accepted it now I felt the wobble and emotions and spoke to my higher about it and to guide me today through my emotions and my fears . I’m going to go and get a few bits for the flat today . I’ve lived here a year but probably only stayed here about thirty days because I’d end up drinking and passing out on the street so it’s about time lol ….ps I got to day 8 and only had to 
Once this time 
it works if you work it
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Thank you Jazzy!! I really appreciate it 
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Congratulations on 200 days Nick! Keep on crushing it 
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Awesome work Nordique! Congrats!
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Big congrats Chevy!
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110 days sober
Today I meant with the ministry of social services and we discussed me translating alcohol recovery materials into Kyrgyz and then how can we distribute these in the future. It was a great meeting. I came away thinking that this is something I can do that will help other people and also think it’ll help me.
So I’ll see what happens. If I take it on I need to then travel around the country to distribute and introduce the new material.
I’m gonna start research on what material would be good. Any ideas? I’m looking for something simple that gives information on alcohol addiction/alcohol recovery.
Next Monday I’m going to have a video call with a counselor for the first time. I’m feeling anxious about it. I hope we will click well.
Anyways hope everyone is having a good day!
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Good morning my friends. Day 147 for me.
My husband just sent me this text. I wanted to share it. Some solid advice from an old man:
- Live beneath your means.
- Return everything you borrow.
- Stop blaming other people.
- Admit it when you make mistake
- Give old clothes to charity
- Do something nice and try not to get caught.
- Listen more; talk less.
- Every day take a 30 min. walk.
- Strive for excellence, not perfection.
- Be on time, and don’t make excuses.
- Don’t argue. Get organized.
- Be kind to unkind people.
- Let someone cut ahead of you in line or in traffic.
- Take time to be alone.
- Cultivate good manners.
- Be humble.
- Realize and accept that life isn’t fair.
- Know when to keep your mouth shut.
- Go an entire day without criticizing anyone.
- Learn from the past. Plan for the future.
- Live in the present.
- Don’t sweat the small stuff.
- Know that it’s all small stuff.
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Checking in on one year and 11 days. Stay strong, all!
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There’s an app called “Everything AA” with lots of pamplets and literature. Maybe you can get some ideas from there.
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Day 251. Let me tell yah if there were some trees around me id rip em out of the ground. So to any trees out there todays your lucky day. Jk its a ok day, rainy ride to work, said my gratitudes and just looking forward to getting home and putting new part in my bike. Tomorrow off and thats good. Much love
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Reached 30 days today, ive had some pretty good days going to the library and even workong from home. Except today maybe, but i managed to do at least a little bit. Now i’m going to visit my boyfriend and maybe he can help me a little with replying to some e-mails. I got invited for another job interview today . From the job description it seems like a job i might want.
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@Mindofsobermike you rock, go and rip them all out!
@Pattycake that it an amazing number! Congrats!
@19801 seems like youre working on coping with your emotions in a healthy way. That is a big thing for me as well. Wish you all the best!
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I pulled a trap muscle, feels like. Ick. Stretch time. I need to see if I can do an indoor walk, too. Maybe I can do this intermittently all day. And ice and heat. What’s on streaming? Need to move.
@JazzyS thank you friend
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Nothing silly about it. We are always growing and evolving so it makes sense that we would learn new things about ourselves. Moreso now that we are free of our numbing addictions and actually paying attention 
Oh I too lived in a spiral of low self confidence and being afraid of what others thought. Not sure I’m completely cured but I do think age gives us a bit of “fuck off” attitude freedom and I’m shedding my care of what others think. I also think when I got sick and no one was around that this opened my eyes to why the fuck did I put so much energy into what they think when they are not really “in this life” with me. Working on your self confidence and self esteem is a great start. I think the more you work on this the less you will care of what others opinions are. I have also realized that most of the opinions are based on the cookie cutter version of what we should be like at any given point in our lives and that is just not realistic. You are living a happy and healthy life in the manner that suits you – Its your life and fuck that others find it weird. Be proud of you and what you have accomplished 
How can I build my confidence and self-esteem?
- Be kind to yourself.
- Look after yourself.
- Focus on the positives.
- Spend time with people.
- Learn to assert yourself.
- Do things you enjoy.
- Act confident when you don’t feel it.
- Try something new.
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@positivethoughts Good luck with your meeting. You do have this – hope you find time to rest and recover. Solo parenting can be tough but I know it would be way worse if addiction was involved.
@whereswaldo Sending healing vibes to your little one. Hope he feels better soon. So very cool that you are coming up to your ½ a year of sobriety. I love how being sober becomes part of our daily routine and the days stack up so nicely
@refreshedperspective WOW 1 month 
Glad to see you being diligent and protecting your sobriety. So true that our addict minds tell us that “wow this was easy enough – why not have one – we can do this again” The lies go on and on. We never know when our last recovery will be so its best to hold onto the one we have. Smart move on pre-planning your celebrations for next month and staying ahead of any triggers. So happy for you and your recovery
@19801 A good cry can be cleansing. I hope yours was 
Our emotions do tend to run wild when we start our sober journey. All the time we suppressed them with our addiction and now they are allowed to be free – it can be very overwhelming. Stay connected, reach out for your support and remember that this will pass. We are learning new and healthy ways of dealing with our emotions and day to day struggles. ODAAT 
@adultimprover Way to go on your 1 month milestone Keep the streak going strong Good luck with the job interview today 
Tuesday afternoon check in… I was able to start off the way being active. Luckily my brother made pancakes for breakfast so I didn’t have to prepare anything. I am feeling drained and run down so going to rest now. At least I did get some movement in today. 
Hoping for a quick power nap but will play it by ear.
Wishing you ALL a wonderful addiction free day - sending you all so much love
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Thank you!! I appreciate you always being here with the others who have stood the test of time
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