This is sad to read but so understandable during this time of year. Please know you have a tremendous “family of fighters” behind you. Today is a new day, what can you do to feel a little better. Baby steps. We love you and appreciate all of your support. ODAAT. Yesterday is gone… revel in today and its gifts. 
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Please look after youself Cam, we all care about you and are here for you whenever you need us 
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Quite a good day today my dear community 
I’ve been productive so far, did some flat cleaning, shopping groceries and cooking delicious but most importantly healthy food. Called two different ‘hotlines’ over my addiction to alcohol, both sessions were useful and my approach towards getting/staying sober is so to say increasing on its weight rather the opposite. That toxic waste is just an illusion, a trap, and refusing to fill that poison in for that monster I created during years of addiction.
Take care, we all deserve better 
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Oh goodness, thats typical on a day off!!
Hope you have electricity back again now, ours was on and off but the kìds (well they’re adults so what do you call them lol) all have 4G on their devices so could still watch Netflix etc.
Hope the storm has passed for you now, enjoy your day off 
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Yes, all up and running again! And I don’t have any damage. Truth is yesterday evening I locked myself up like I never do; all shutters closed, took down the plants from my balcony etc… Here in the mountains wind was blowing like crazy! Things are calmer now!
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Sorry to read that you’re going through such rough times. I think this month can be a tough one for a lot of people, I personally hate it.
Lucky you realized the date thing was a scam so fast! Someone else nice will show up, and hey… 7,5 years ain’t that bad, im close to hitting the 10-year mark! 
If self care seems too much of a hurdle, maybe try baby steps. Instead of cleaning the entire house, start with just making your bed in the morning. If taking a shower is too much, just brush your teeth. Sending positive vibes your way!
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Day 1029
Checking in on another work day as well as another clean and sober day for me. Struggled to get up this morning. Hit the snooze button like 3 times haha But still managed to get to work on time. Today consists of work, laundry, and giving my son a bath so that he is ready for school tomorrow. Thats about it!
Have a great day everyone!
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Happy Sunday, everyone.
Day 4 in a row of solo parenting, and no breaks since Wednesday night before bed.
Just trying to stay positive and get through another day. I really want to thrive, not just survive! I need to make my present as good as my past and future should be.
Peace
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That’s messed up to be in that position and be so oblivious. Sorry that she is not more aware of the economic situation all around her and more considerate of her employees
@BrownGecko yippee!! Way to go friend 
3 weeks is amazing work 
I totally understand the empty feeling. This could be all the emotions that we suppress for so long that are numb and as they are allowed to be felt sometimes it starts with a large void that slowly starts filling itself. Do you have someone like a therapist or counselor to talk with? Don’t be discouraged…you are taking all the right steps…keep showing up for yourself and working your recovery
@Lile01 day 1 is huge. You found your way back and are not giving up on yourself. Remember that you are not alone. Don’t have to deal with all the emotions related to this time of year by yourself. Sending hugs and love 
@SoberWalker yeah - Thursday will be a big celebration day! Removal of the plaster . I know it sucks gaining weight but know that you will be getting back to your walks and your CrossFit and will be able to shed the plaster weight. Don’t feel discouraged
@Whereswaldo best of luck with the job 
sorry that you are feeling panic and overwhelmed. Are you able to do something calming like walk or meditation or practice deep breathing? You will accomplish everything and hopefully you will be able to do so without feeling so all over the place.
@Frank68 so sorry to hear that Frank. Hope your daughter and grand daughter are ok . Grateful that you could be there for them.
@CATMANCAM great numbers friend and congrats on 1 week no binge eating!! I am so sorry that the messaging turned out to be a scam. I am so sick of scams and people being so heartless and cold. You are loveable and kind and will find someone when you are ready. I do feel we need to take care of ourselves first and sometimes that takes some time (I’m going on 10+ yrs myself so know that it can be lonely)… friends and lived ones come in handy during these times. You have many friends here for sure. We all love you. Take baby steps at self care. Don’t let that dark cloud win! You are worthy of love and a happy life
I get this feeling and it sucks just surviving day after day but sometimes we just have those hurdles. It will get easier as your daughter grows and will be able to find more time for self care. This stage feels like eternity but goes by very quickly so if possible - try to enjoy it the best you can. Know you are doing a fantastic job and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Checking in on Sunday morning
Managed some sleep last night. Feel more dead and exhausted today . Had to rush to my parents as I had a bunch of stuff for my sister and didn’t want her to leave without it.
Back in bed and resting. Watching Die Hard 3 now …not doing great but working on staying positive and upbeat.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day - sending you all so much love
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Day 97 AF, have a nice Sunday everyone
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285 days today. As I type our driveway alarm continues to go off. It is attached to a tree and there must be a bird sitting on it. I think it is funny yet annoying.
I am doing great with sobriety and facing daily challenges optimistically. That is the best I can do right here right now.
Have a great Sunday my Sober Friends.
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Day seven - checking in one week of sobriety!! Having a restful Sunday, taking care of a couple things around the house and eating lots of good food 
Feeling lots of hope, goal is to keep inviting in the positive things into my life and seeing where it takes me.
Thinking of you all and wishing you all peace.
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Checking in, 20 days AF, 1 weed free. Shit, what can I say… I relapsed and smoked weed for three days. I didn’t touch alcohol which is good, but I’m so angry because how stupid I was. Feeling so depressed and defeated at the moment, but I know this will get better. Never give up, ODAAT.
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I am here! Congrats on no alcohol for 20 days. The weed thing I am sorry you struggle with. My only thought is that it must be so easy to get when you have a craving. If you really want abstinence from it you just gotta stay away from where it is. I have no great advice for WEED. It is not my substance of choice. I prefer not to be high.
Sending you hugs!
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Checking in on day 9. Picked up a winter cold - from one of my kids no doubt. Normally I would drink it away (when you’re hungover you have that to focus on, not the cold, how messed up is that logic?).
4 days of work to get through then off for the Xmas season. I know I am lucky to get an extended break over Christmas when so many have to work.
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Thank you! I won’t give up, I know I can live sober.
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Day 8:
No shopping
No binge eating
No Grubhub
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313 days AF
Had a relaxing start 
family come together 👩🏻❤️👩🏻
Nap 
enough and good food 
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Gym (strength training) 🏋🏽♀️
and now I will go on watching “the madness” @Amy30
Much love 
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Sorry you’re struggling I totally relate to what you’re saying and going through. You’re not alone and I know it’s probably not what you want to hear right now but try just taking it day by day. Can you stay sober today? What caused you to relapse? Can you try to address the source of the problem? Do you work a program at all? Don’t beat yourself up at all you’re back here which means you do have a desire to get better. I know you can do this. You’ve done it before. I believe in you and you can do this regardless of what your mind is telling you. Sending love and light to you friend 
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