Thank you. And absolutely i agree with it all, definitely just hard in the moment sometimes. As well as trying to see my part and make sure im not just blaming others. But definitely i will get through it and make sure to not do anything silly.
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Ain’t that the truth! Remember to breathe! 
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162 days sober
Been a good day here. The roads were too bad for driving so my guests stayed another day which was nice. We relaxed, took them on a hike and talked. I really enjoyed having them here thankful for everything they volunteered to do but they were just nice people who I enjoyed having around. Am hoping they can come back sometime even just for a visit.
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Day 447. All good. Finished work. It’s been a decent week. Off for four days now 
have a fab weekend. Watching TV and chilling
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Hugs and uplifting vibes your way. 
You are worthy and wonderful and don’t you forget it. Strong, too! Vulnerability is strength, glad you came here. If we can help let us know.
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Checking in day 256 AF 
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I’m gonna quote Menno - good days and bad ones Juli 
You are enough. Big hugs your way
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for maintaining a catio, I love it!
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percent agree with that, it’s such hard work!
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Checked my timer and I’m a day behind! It’s getting tougher to keep track.
It’s Day 196 
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Checkin part 2. Got my new job. Looks like I will be trained in the smokehouse and as a butcher. More money than I was making at my last job. Drive we be far better. Just went from driving 31 miles 1 way to 5 miles. And even better, once I become a butcher I can work at their other location which is a mile from me.
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Wowie wow!!! That’s awesome! Congrats bud! Sounds like a really interesting career, too. Something I’d be interested in actually. Very cool.
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@lisa_lou_who Congrats on your 1+ month of sobriety 
Ah love – the mind can be a dark hole if we let it and regrets are the worst! We really can’t change the past and living in the what if’s or should haves or would haves can be so destructive. You are here now! You are working on a sober life for yourself. Life will have its ups and downs but in our sober journey we can gain tools to help us live life on life’s terms. Keep up the great work 
@mira_d I do hope you start feeling better soon. Hopefully its not Covid. You made the best decisions for you, your family and your nephew at the time. No way could you have known what was going to happen or how things were going to play out. I am sorry that the lawyer was such a putz. Wishing you well and hope you are able to figure out a way to help out with your nephew 
@rikkofl Welcome to the community Rich! Great work on your 5 days of sobriety. I love your gratefulness Join us on the Daily Gratitude, The Air Of Recovery #7 thread. I find that adding gratitude to our daily practice really helps keep a positive mindset
@goku2019 So grateful that you are talking with your wife (hard to hold everything in) – easier to progress in the journey of sobriety and life when we can have support (especially from those closest to us). Hope you are able to ditch these repetitive dreams soon
Way to go on your 50 days friend! Love how far you’ve come and how well you are doing!
Oh that will be a wonderful day! 
Miss you too but totally understand how busy you are with all that you have going on. Excited for your new career and that you are enjoying your Dutch lessons 
@twizzlers Way to go friend – 132 days and kicking butt! Big hugs and good luck vibes your way my friend. Hope you have a comfortable and safe surgery and a quick recovery
@mrfantastik Great to see you friend – I know that life can get busy and it is hard to check in. Maybe change up the time of check in or the frequency. I know for some a weekly check in works to keep connected and accountable. Great to see you doing so well in your journey!
@rob11 Sorry friend – break ups are the worst no matter what. IMO, I would not try to reach out to clarify feelings or meet f2f. This may be hard for the both of you and prolong the healing process. I see your update. Wishing you luck with the conversation if she does reach out.
@thirdmonkey OH MAN! That so sucks! Sorry friend. Crazy how expensive some parts can be. YEAH!! Congrats on the job Scott! Sounds like a perfect fit (goes to show that we never know what is in store for us – admire your positive attitude through it all).
@rosacando Sorry you have had a rough patch but so grateful that you are finding your way out the other side (such positive notes in your message). Wishing you luck with helping your brother move (wishing that you do not experience any migraines).
@juli1 Sorry friend. I am sorry that your mind is playing these deceptive lies. You are a wonderful beautiful woman my friend (inside and out) and I do hope that you are able to see this for yourself. Remember that photo’s are moments caught in a flash and may not portray the true you. Sending you loads of hugs and love Jules – hoping you are able to see the amazingness for yourself
Checking in on Friday the 13th evening!
632 days free of weed and alcohol
1047 days free of cigarettes
My body has been giving me a LOT of trouble lately and I keep pushing through it. For one of my issues, the doctor told me yesterday that nothing more can be done besides monthly steroid injections or surgery and both are a NO for me. Still dealing with the fuck up from the last surgery and am allergic to steroids so fuck it… gonna try to figure out a better way to deal with it. My head goes in and out of a shitty space and luckily it is still finding its way to the positive.
I am alive, I am sober and I have an amazing supportive family who love me!
Bummed that the pool is closing for the season on Monday but grateful that they kept it open past Labor Day. Sure makes opening day in Spring that much better so something to look forward to I guess.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening - sending you all so much love
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I am excited. Even if the job stinks, the money and schedule are very good for family.
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Day 943
Evening everyone! I was feeling pretty overwhelmed today. Just really rushed. And on top of it all, I was also pretty tired. Theres been sooo many phone calls back n forth, so many emails, trying to figure stuff out for my son. His wheelchair needs repair and this sounds like its going to be a headache, including costly. My son needed a couple other appts made for various reasons also. I spent alot of time talking with people and that drained me. I didnt have time to hit the gym today and my earing hasnt been great either. So that sort of put me in a downer. But ill manage. I did however finish another dreamcatcher and my macarons for my husbands coworker. So im pleased about that. My husband was a huge help today! He got home from work early and cleaned up the kitchen and gave me a chance to sleep for 3 hours in the afternoon. I needed that so badly. Im feeling much better now. Just have to get ready for work now. Thats about it. Hope everyone is having a fantastic evening!
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Awe my friend, hugs to u! Im sorry that the Dr didnt have good news for u. It must feel awful. I hope that things continue to improve for u and am grateful that u have such a positive attitude. That in itself is half the battle when fighting health stuff. Juat want to send some healing hugs ur way
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Huge congratulations on ur new job! Sounfs like there are alot of benefits from working there!
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Awe thank you so very much! I will take that beautiful hug Won’t lie – it isn’t the best news and I know I am in store for more not so great news but I do know that negativity will only make things worse. I have to find a way to live as i’ve finally been given the gift to live in my sobriety (if that makes sense). Thanks to you and others here I am surrounded by loving souls and great friends.
I am glad you got your dream catcher and macaroons done and ALL them calls - they can be so draining. Hope you are able to get all the appointments and wheelchair repairs taken care of 
Grateful that your hubby came home early so you could catch up on much needed sleep. Don’t be hard on yourself for what you were unable to get done but be proud of what you did accomplish! Much love to you Dana. Appreciate you
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Checking in with 159 days sober. Chauffering my kids all over town tonight and happy to do it since I’m sober. This is a big perk to not picking up that drink.
This time last year I would have been upset I’m not drinking, counting down the seconds until I could drink or drunk with kids upset and confused about why I refuse to drive them anywhere. Not good times.
Glad I’ve made a positive change in my life, and theirs.
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I know I’m seeing this 10 hours later but are you doing OK now?
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