2nd check in today. Having a bit of a wobble, I’ve been doing really well but for some reason I’m struggling tonight wanting a drink. I won’t have one but the urge is definitely there. I’m going to keep reading on here and distracting myself.
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Day 12. Day 3 with B12 shot and WOW! The amount of energy I have now. It’s really helping sobriety because I actually have energy to do something else instead. I can’t even explain how tired and low energy I was. Even going for a walk was a mission. I went snowboarding the last 2 days, I have a group dinner and didn’t drink but was still in a good mood. I can’t believe how big a difference I am seeing in my mood my energy my happiness!
It’s a good day. The sun is out, I was able to enjoy the day, it’s barely 2pm and I am about to take a nap.
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Day 406,
Was a snow storm followed by massive rain and flooding then the big freeze last night. What a mess. My road into my house is a sheet of pure ice.
Back out tonight I go again to try and bash up ice in downtown and get salt down for all the revel goers tonight cause there was a lot of slip and falls as well as multi car accidents in the downtown core. Was pretty bad stuff.
Anyway, another 12 hour shift tonight and a bigger snow and rain storm coming in Sunday night. We’ve been in Winter Works snow shift for 2.5 weeks straight and no chance of it ending till Tues at best. So a solid 3 week run at 6 nights per week of 12 hour shifts. Banked hours has reached my needed 160 hours in bank for 4 weeks off… woohoo!
You all be safe, if yer in my path tonight of my machine, get out of the way… hahaa
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Checking in day 1,970 AF.
Had a busy day of cleaning, the sun came out and so did the spring cleaning girl 
Baked 2 cakes and just ordered a yummy Chinese for dinner, roast duck 
Think I’ll watch a movie and just relax now.
Stay safe and sober peeps 
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Thank you very much Laura I’m proud of you too! 
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Thank you very much!
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Checking in day 410 AF 
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I have always had terrible PMS. It’s not just tears and Kleenex, it can cause me to be more impulsive and have extreme thoughts. I also think it interplays with astrological cycles. For example, I’ve had two suicide attempts. Both occurred on the day before I started my period, on the last Sunday in July, 16 years apart. That cannot be a coincidence. I use a period tracker app now which lets me know what day I’m on in my cycle so I can plan and watch out for those high risk days. Sometimes I want to bubble wrap my brain and body 
Also, when I was drinking I was having terrible night sweats and thought I might be in very early menopause (I’m 41). Spent a lot of money on doctors and tests and no one could figure out the cause of them. Well, they disappeared about a couple weeks ago. Totally due to alcohol. Of course I always lied to my doctors about how much I was drinking.
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Checking in day 41. Started listening to the Joe & Charlie tapes… highly recommend. They’re available in the Everything AA app. I thought I already knew quite a bit about alcoholism but I learned a LOT from listening.
@Butterflymoonwoman 
happy anniversary that’s amazing. I hope your son feels better soon. 
@SarahBear the little craft projects are a great idea. In the past I think I’ve tried to take on projects that were too big (I’m NOT crafty) so that sounds more manageable.
Keep coming back! 
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Congrats on 20 days 
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Oh the night sweats and the lying about them… I am so fucking glad that is behind me. Disgusting and scary.
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Checking in and immediately checking out to go to bed. I’m absolutely exhausted…
Have a great day/night everyone!
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Thank you very much 
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Im so glad you’re still with us
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Sorry all for not being caught up here. Buuuut, I just wanted to jump on and say that I successfully passed all my exams this semester. Gonna celebrate with cake!
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Oh im soooo happy for you!!! 
yes!!!
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Day 1097
Hey TS fam! 2nd day in hospital with my son. Hes doing quite a bit better. Breathing better and looking more comfortable. I was able to get a nice gift card to the cafeteria here which will help alot for food during the stay. Will most likely be out of here on Monday. Im feeling finanically stressed just from missing so much work 
But ill do my best to make ends meet. This too shall pass. Seriously not much else going on. Ive been watching tv with my boy and spending good quality time with him, making the best out of this situation. Hubby will stop by after work and we will have supper together and visit. Hope u all have a great day!
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@bunto Hey friend – how are you doing? Hope you are ok. We are here for you so you don’t have to deal with whatever is going on by yourself 
@butterflymoonwoman SO grateful that you went to the hospital (I know that was not an easy decision) but grateful that he is being looked after and DO HOPE that he gets better soon 
That is a lot for a little body to deal with. Sorry friend. Sending so much love and prayer and you are both in my thoughts 
SO happy that your son is doing better - thank you for the update!
I love the thought of a sober blanket - do share your progress with us on the (Crocheters, Knitters, Crafters, and the like 2020 to present) thread. The early days are going to be hard but i’m glad to see you pushing forward and not giving into the cravings!
Oh hun I’m so sorry. It is infuriating that the system is still so broken. Grateful you survived it and are a strong healthy woman! Hope your hands/ arms feel better. Maybe look into PT for the pain? Preventative measures is a great idea to help yourself from causing worse injury
@blondie75 Great work on your double digits! Glad you are here checking in with us to stay focused. Keep that going friend 
Keep doing things to keep you focused and busy – you got this! The wobbles don’t last and you got us to help you
@scorpn How did the appointment go? WOW – another person living with you? That is a lot but I’m grateful that at least you will have some income coming in. Your concerns are valid and it is important to keep a clean space with so many people living together. I am hoping you are able to have a conversation with him and that he is receptive to it.
@aussie_tiger Always awesome to see you posting and WHOOHOO!!! That is awesome news – 9 months! Way to go friend. So very happy to see you thriving in sobriety and gaining so much in your journey. Keep up the amazing work 
@tmk Welcome to the community and great work on your 5 days of sobriety. The weekends can be hard (especially in early sobriety). Keep busy – find things to do in or out of the house to keep your mind and body occupied. This place is a wonderful space to gain loads of support, information, advice and keep you distracted. Take time to read around and join in when you feel comfortable. We got your back – you are not alone
@timetochange Awesome work friend –600 days is great work! Mexico? That’s lovely – hope you are enjoying your holiday.
Always here for ya (i love sober sista) – gaslighting at it finest. Grateful you are away from that situation and fuck anyone who believed in those lies (really hope no one did but in reality I know how screwed up society can be). 2 cakes? I love this! I always drool when I see you post them cakes – enjoy your meal and dessert
@rockstar24777 Oh i’m so very excited for you! This is awesome news friend. Tees and invoice and insurance and paperwork in place – you are doing it!! Look forward to hearing about your adventures in this business and your travels that are sure to come. So happy for you! Happy Valentines day Robbie
I wonder what the date signifies. So grateful that you survived them and are here with us. Sorry the doctors were unable to figure out anything. Our cycles really can be overwhelming and mess with our brain chemistry. Sending you love my friend.
@amy30 CONGRATS!!! So lovely to read this and what a great accomplishment! Go on and celebrate with cake – enjoy it! 
Checking in on Friday afternoon - Happy Valentines day to all of you (lets love ourselves a little extra today 
We can be our own Valentine).
786 days free of alcohol and weed
1201 days free of cigarettes
Did manage to get some work done this morning but that was super exhausting. Finally caught up here and going to get some rest.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening - sending you all so much love
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Checking in day 46. Went to visit a friend I’ve not seen for a while, which was really nice. Did an online meeting this morning and will do an in person one tomorrow. Eating has been good today and also did a work out. Pretty productive day. Happy Friday everyone🙏🏻
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Bitchin’ Car…it is turning out super cool.
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