Checking in sober on our first day of holiday.
Place we are staying gave us some wine as a welcome gift in our room. I put it straight in a cupboard and instantly felt better.
First flight I have ever taken where I didn’t think about alcohol. Just realised that when I saw the wine
Checking in day 290
I am well and happy. Hubby home for weekend so my screen time will be limited. I accept the things I don’t always agree with. I love it here and you folks. Keep staying sober my friends. I know I will today.
Huge congrats on 4.5 years Rob!!!
Yes, like Menno said it really flat here. We only have some small hills in the south 
I like mountains but love to look far around me as well.
Your tree is lovely.
I won’t be slipping this weekend . No way! Life is too wonderful sober let alone starting over at day one again.
Take care my sober friend.
4 1/2 years is amazing!
While staying in bed how about journaling, listen to music, staying with us here. Check out the MEME thread for a chuckle.
Thank you, I’m at work now. I was filled with anxiety this morning until I clocked in, but being here is helping restore some normalcy. Just looking forward to being done with work so I can go home and hopefully be abke to relax/get some rest
318
Sober sober sober.
Sour muscles as hell 
Strength training adjusted yesterday 
Now I need to heal 🏋🏽♀️🌸
Again, nice progress in job! 
Happy weekend 
Congratulations on 4.5 years!!! Such an accomplishment 
Im sorry to hear about relapse 
45 days is still amazing work tho. Even though u had a slip, just pick urself up and try again! I know that for myself, my addict voice lies to me constantly. One of the biggest things i had to learn in recovery was being able to tell the difference btwn my own thoughts and that addict thinking. Basically my addict self wants me dead so it will tell me many lies to get me to use or drink. Once u start thinking that u can moderate (for example), shut those thoughts down. Remind urself of why ur quitting and the consequences of what will happen if u decide to drink. Distract urself, exercise, go for a walk, cook, have a hot shower, anything so that u dont pick up. U can do this one day at a time 
Day 1034
This morning has been busy. Half day of school for my son, so i made sure to head out early for a workout. Did legs which exhausted me (I personally hate leg day, but it must be done lol). Came homw to tidy up and prep my meals for work on the weekend. Then i get an email about tonights nurse shift. Of course she had to call in sick again. So now i have to stay up all night and then go to work in the morning. Going to try and rest when hubby gets home so that i can get some sleep in. Its going to be a rough one lol Anyway, as always i am grateful for my health and grateful for my recovery. Have a fabulous friday everyone!
Checking in day 347 AF 
Hang in there, and once you get home do something nice to pamper yourself (long hot shower, nice dinner, anything that makes you feel good!). I sincerely hope that tonight’s sleep will be more restful!
Seems like you’re on fire, lady!! 
Thank you so much 
Day 181 alcohol free 
I turn 40 on Sunday and I look back on all the years I told myself I didn’t want to be a drinker in my 40’s. Though I should’ve quit sooner, I’m happy I have this year and that is the greatest gift I ever could’ve asked for.
I woke up today a little blue, but then I reminded myself how far I’ve come and this is something to truly be excited about.
Today is a great day to be sober. 
I’m thankful for all of you and your stories.
They are a guiding light in my life’s journey as I navigate a better and brighter future. 
thank you @Butterflymoonwoman.
This is a battle for life.
Yes you do. Many walks ahead. I know its frustrating to have to wait. Hopefully you will not have to wait for much longer 
@wahtisnormal Congrats on your timers! 1+ month no vaping is awesome! Awe love - i do hope you got some rest last night. I do know the fear of losing someone. The constant spiral your mind goes through with the knot in your stomach can make you mad. I am glad that you were able to talk to your dad and hear that he was fine. WOW - that is a very scary and unnerving way to wake up. I am sorry for what you had to experience and glad you did not hurt yourself badly in trying to figure out the situation. Sending you energy and love - How is your day going today? Saw your update…hope work goes smoothly and you are able to relax after work 
Sometimes this is the best course of action! Do not give in friend – nothing good comes from getting high. Remind yourself of how crappy you feel and that these cravings wont last. See you wrote this 9 hours ago – how are you doing?
@acromouse Sorry love - here if you need to talk. Hope you were able to rest and properly distract yourself 
@Rockstar24777 and @Nordique yippee 
4.5 years is amazing work guys!! 
@4649Tobeme-now just get back on the sober track today and work towards day 1. Your 45 days is not lost and now you have a certainty that we can’t just have one. For us it always gets out of hand and the scary thing is we never know if we will make it back to sobriety. Dint beat yourself up over it ..start fresh now. 
Look at you – venting here and working it out for yourself! 
That addict voice is so cunning and full of lies. Glad you saw it for what it was and will keep on the sober track!
@Laner thanks for sharing that ..I have such an image and am laughing (sorry for laughing)…glad you were safe and were able to get back in. Smart to have your safety coat and break in techniques on hand. Stay warm my friend
Lol…I get it spurts when I get in a roll and the. Just have to go through everything…it’s crazy therapeutic in a way. Just go with the flow and enjoy it (as long as it’s not burning you out). Arresting turkeys eh? Never a dull moment for you 
This can create a chaotic atmosphere in your mind. I know it’s hard but try to stay in the present and just go through one moment at a time. Future tripping can make us panic over possibilities that never happen. Great to see you checking in with us ..day 4 and going strong
@Millie_1987 yeah 2 weeks tomorrow . Smart to sleep to avoid the cravings. It’s a very useful tactic. Keep pushing forward. It does get easier
@zzz congratulations on your 1 week.
@SoberSassy glad you were able to remind yourself of how far you’ve come. It is remarkable work and something to be proud of. Yeah 40!! Thats. Great birthday 
… anything special planned? You’ll have a sober celebration and be able to start your 40’s on a completelysober path
@Butterflymoonwoman sorry friend. Sending loads of energy your way. Hope you are able to get a good catnap in before the overnight shift
Checking in on Friday the 13th evening
Been a busy day .. very happy to sit and finally finish writing my check in (started this morning lol). Don’t feel like I did much today but I’ve been moving since I got up. Home now and gonna get dinner started..
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day/ evening… sending you all so much love 
