That’s the only way I’m managing my sobriety. One day at a time. I’ve had a challenging day today. Congratulations on your 19 days 
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Day 1356,
Everything is in this book. All the dynamics, situations, exact sentences my parents (especially my mother my father says nothing) say to me in the past and in the present now I’m setting my boundaries. A must read for and psychologist. Tomorrow I have a new appointment for further treatment, I’ll bring the book. A psychologist who didn’t read the book is not gonna be very helpful. I procrastinated a long time to start reading it…….
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Which book are you referring to Rob. The Big Book?
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Thanks @SassyRocks and @Misokatsu I am pleased to report that I’ve gotten through the worst of the awful doldrums. A nice word for depression. I had an awful period and hormone situation last week, worse than I can ever remember (perimenopause perhaps? I don’t even want to think about it). As soon as it passed I felt a weight lift and I’m so perky I’m annoying even myself 
Doing well right now. Sending you both some hugs and gratitude. Thanks for being friends.
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Very nice. Hope you’ll be very happy there
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@just_laura OMG WTF! All that is so insane. I am sorry Laura. That is a super frustrating day. Glad you were able to get what you needed and that today was a better day 
@soberwalker oh my – of course you are grumpy! Dealing with pain is no fun and can make it frustrating to deal with mental focus or pleasantries. Glad you got in a appointment – hope you feel better soon
@tragicfarinelli OMG that delivery guy is an ASS. I’m grateful no one got hurt from the broken glass. I’m sorry that it did spurt a heated argument. I totally get that way still at times – most days I am in control but I fear that moment when I am not. Its good that you two worked it out – talked it out and you know that you are working on this
@thirdmonkey Ah man that does suck and I’m sorry Scott. I do think the universe works in mysterious ways and this may be a good thing – I am hoping it is 
@bomdhil Way to go friend – 11 days and determined 
Sorry about the dream but grateful for the positive attitude.
@danam56 I am glad you are doing better today. Sometimes we just need to have fun even when we know it may be a painful aftermath. BTW – congrats on your triple 4’s yesterday!
@laner WOW 5 months is awesome! I’m sorry for the mess of a day – grateful you were able to stay positive and keep your mood up
@ncgolfer YIPPEE double 4’s is great work. I am sorry today is a tough mental day. How are you doing now? Were you able to do something for yourself or talk with someone irl? Hoping you are doing better now
@tailee17 LOL I love the unsupervised image! I have a similar message on a tee 
You got some great time in – glad your efforts were recognized
@teefgub Not silly at all. I too work on my connection with my HP – rely on this relationship to help me stay connected to myself and my surroundings. To not feel alone. Our relationships with friends and family can take time to mend. Our addiction is nasty and can leave much damage in its wake. Continue to do the work and your actions will shine through. Our actions more than our words and promises are what our close ones need to see
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@fullafarts Welcome back to the community Akirra! Great worn on day 1. Sending you strength and love ad you navigate again through this journey. The drinking only shortens our nerves and makes it more apt for us to be quick to anger. Glad you are here with us – this is a super supportive community. Do you also have some sort of in real life support like therapy or meetings or a counselor? No matter what attempt my friend – be proud that you are making an attempt – this is what counts.
@catmancam I am sorry friend – the therapist doesn’t seem to be a good fit. I know you have waited so long for this but is it possible to request someone else? You only get 2 years – that time should be spent with someone who can actually help you now waste your time. Oh man – wishing you luck with the bank. That is awful that they are not willing to help. YIKES – grateful for some honest souls and that your card was found. The 2 weeks for a new card is a hassle and so annoying – hopefully they will be able to get it to you sooner.
@tomek Great to see you checking in and with such a wonderful post. Happy for you friend. 
@noshame Way to go friend – 4 months is amazing work. Look at how far you’ve come! Super proud! 
@positivethoughts Yeah to double 5’s – that is a great streak. Hope you three enjoy your family time soon
@coutni and @borderline_blly Sorry for the rough days – keep at it – it does get easier and sometimes all we really can focus on is not drinking and that is enough for the day. Be gentle with yourselves. Sending love and strength 
@jules000 Oh so excited for you friend. Nice place!
Checking in on Wednesday evening
623 days free of alcohol and weed
1038 days free of cigarettes
So happy to have started my way back to being active today - got in my morning brisk walk and a swim. Completed some chores but not a whole lot more accomplished for today. I’m ok with that. Feeling exhausted so going to call it an early night hopefully.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day /evening - sending you all so much love
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Congratulations!
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Hey all,
Just checking in 
Cannot wait to get a job…I am dealing with the internal/existential issue of feeling like what I am doinf as a sahm/homemaker is not work or enough. I never sit durinf the day, and am trying to remind myself to breath. I may not be making mobey outside the home, but what I do in the home is still work. But oooo I am ready to be out, at the same time trying to breath in the days.
Today I set to rewirinf my sons tractor to a different battery for some extra power and took apart our front entrance area to reseal and plane the door. A very solid breeze comes through there in the cold months and we lose a lot of heat there…also in the process of replacinf our very pld baseboard heaters (they must be from the 70s or 80s) with new ones that have programable thermostats. All this on top of the daily stuff but you know, not work
Tomorrow I am goinf to get to work on my letter to the ombudsman about the custody issue for my nephew and I need to go over the paperwork for his core service funding, as his need level will mean he gets a substanial ampunt of funding that can be specidically used for his therapy.
I am just feeling an intense amount of pressure lately, and while I know i cannot wait to return to work I also will be patient to find something that fits. Maybe I am a bit restless though and perhaps its being on my own so often now that hubby has started work. The work of the home is also never ending, so its easy to get lost in it without the enforced break of orher work.
I would love to write a book and still start my little natural product business. Just little dreams I have, but theu just need to be started with little steps. Have your dreams and take little steps; and be proud of all you do in a day. Xo.
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I am so happy for you. Enjoy the excitement!
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Thanks Jasmine. I ran out of likes so personally want to say I appreciate you staying on top of my life/journey when sometimes I can’t!
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Oh I do love that gif. Loads of love friend… feeling of appreciation is mutual 
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pokes head in and looks around
Thought I’d pop on and say hi. So many, many things going on. Brand new great grandson born one week ago. In process of fixing up the house in prep of selling it. Moving out of Florida and heading north to Michigan. Have missed having seasons for too long. Been feeling a bit depressed and lonely but such is life. My recovery allows me to feel my feelings without letting them rule my life so I know better days are ahead. Health isn’t the best but I’m 71 years old now. I’m frankly surprised I made it this far. Grateful for each day. Hope you all have been feeling blessed.
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Wow you’re super busy. And you’re right, being a homemaker is a tough job and hard work. Your dream of a natural product business will come to fruition, and not a little one at that. Think big. You just need to believe. Hope you get that job in the meantime. Take care 
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Hey!! Good to see you. I think I remember you from the quit smoking threads. Glad to hear you are still rocking that sobriety. 
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Glad to hear the positive update. Take care of you!
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Oh I love that show so much!
Him mostly 
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Thanks Jazzy…I feel a little better. Not 100%. It definitely better. Took my dogs on a long walk and had a nice dinner with my wife. Tomorrow’s a new day!
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