That’s awesome to hear
Lil guy turned 1 not long ago
My wifey is doing great
Wish I could spend more time with them both as I’m at work 5 days in a row
Me and my wife’s communication is being worked on too a lot. She’s always spoke her mind and I’ve always been wayyyyy more submissive
Lately she’s been very kind and I’ve spoke my mind more but I also watch what I say and trimming of communication
All 3 of us are doing pretty well
Thank you for asking friend
Quick check in on day 594. See you all on the other side of a sober sleep 
Agreed, calling the health insurance system a racket is being too kind to organized crime. I’m sorry to hear about what you are going through. I know it seems like you always get hit when you are down. But don’t let the bastards get you down. As long as you keep going the next minute, hour, day without picking up a drink, you will be able to handle this. I know it’s overwhelming now. But you are strong enough to tackle this problem and whatever life throws at you, if you stay sober. For now, focus on the little picture.
Have you thought about, or are you, doing any meetings? Maybe some readings, or pod casts for sobriety?
I love that you called it organized crime, which it is 
There is only one small part of your brain that it trying to take control and force the alcohol back in. The rest of your brain and body really does not want that poison. Majority wins, no to alcohol today little buddy.
End of day check in. Almost the end of my day 8. Exhausted is putting it mildly. I feel stretched thin, not quite with it, low, like I need a good cry but not sure what to cry about, and my minds running, but empty. Went to my second meeting tonight with a long term friend, who’s honestly seen me at some of my lowest points. We both needed that meeting. I thought about speaking, but I was blank and having a hard time focusing on what was even being said, let alone remembering the daily reading that was the topic. Absorbed what I could, and had a decent talk on the way home. I have absolutely no urge to drink today, none. Looking forward to the next two days off, and sleeping, maybe some good naps. My brain and body need the rest.
Just a quick check in now that I’m back from vacation. Still not exactly sure what’s next for me in regards to how I want to approach my recovery program this month, but I’ll get it figured out soon.
Kind of leaning toward some sort of step work, just not sure if I want to use the same book I used before to guide me or try something new. If anyone has any interesting, fun, different ways they know of to work the steps please share!
Vacation was good. Mostly just relaxed, didn’t do a ton of stuff; hung with the friends we stayed with and kicked around the Easter Coast a little. Honestly we ended up just watching a lot of shows our friends like that we’d not heard of. I was ok with that though, and so was my body. I’ve been sick off and on since late October last year and never have fully recyfrom any of it.
I’ve been really freaking tired for months now, and my body has been on what feels like a major decline with little spurts of recovery here and there, but most just lethargy and weakness. I’m hopeful that the warmer weather, longer days, and rejuvenated flora will help lift me up out of all that ails me. Guess we’ll see. For now though, I had a week to take time for my wife and me and spend some qualytime living life outside of work.
Hope you all have been well since I was last on here. Take care, all. And have a great evening!
@acromouse @JazzyS @Cjp thank you! It was super hard. One of my tools if the others don’t work is to leave, run, escape. So glad I did or this would be day 1 again.
Checking in at the end of day 8. Still tired and napping during the day. With the days longer, I was able to get out and walk for an hour. Felt good. Much needed endorphins and a beautiful day.
Have a good day/night all
Evening check in
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Well today wasnt too bad of a day. Got my workout in. Did all my daily tasks. Ate fairly well, even tho i did eat a little too much of supper. But it was steak and i love my steak 
Anyway, tomorrow i will dial in on my eating. Have a fabulous night everyone
@noshame Well done on your 22 months! That is impressive work 
@lile01 Wishing you luck with work tomorrow. Hope all goes smoothly for you. 
@mindofsobermike Oh I’m glad you were able to see your doctor and get a diagnosis. Hope you start to feel better soon 
@james83 I totally get the level off days where you are just sober – not up or down or dealing with anything in particular. These days it is important in my opinion to remind yourself of why you are sober and also keep away from triggers or situations where your DOC is available. Cause unfortunately, these are the moments our mind tends to forget how bad the addiction is and it is easy to go backwards.
@sobernow Sorry for the rough patch today David. Grateful you are working on riding it out (we are here to help you with that - the threads here have loads of posts to help you keep distracted). Your tomorrow self will definitely thank you!
@jeanine Oh I am so grateful that you did use your tools and added another 24 hours to your sober journey! 8 days and going strong 
This is super frustrating and I totally relate to your disappointment here. I dread opening up the mail from my health care provider and reading how so much of the benefits were not actually covered. A real slap in the face. I am sorry that you are not getting this. I wish they had a reasonable amount of time to get all the billing out so that you weren’t getting shocked so far down the road. I just went through something similar and feel the rage of it all.
@bomdhil WHOOHOO!!! So happy to see this Thomas! Way to go with your 1 week Keep up the amazing work friend
Checking in on Monday night
810 days free of alcohol and weed
1225 days free of cigarettes
It has been a day. Started off busy and i did get in my swim thankfully. Rest of day was just meh. Doing my best to deal with what my body is throwing my way.
Just watched some Sarah Millican stand up and that definitely helped uplift my spirits.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day /evening - sending you all so much love
Day 36
Long day.
Worked my day job.
Had a nice chat with a good friend while walking outside. The weather is getting so much better or at least was very nice out today. Enjoyed it.
Went with my son to our place of worship for our prayer today. Felt good.
Feeling secure going to sleep now.
Good night my sober friends.
Love this! Perspective is everything
Took myself on a sober date.
Went to a gallery. So fun!
Went to a roof top restaurant.
Solo sober dates are a non negotiatable once a fortnight thing i try to remember to do. They remind there is a world out there to still continue to keep discovering 
I keep hearing the phrase “dry drunk,” meaning somebody who quit drinking but didnt address the underlying issues that caused them to develop the addiction in the first place. AA, SMART, or Recovery dharma all offer programs to address that. Or theres therapy (but AA is free haha).
Great job on 39 Days!!
@Mindofsobermike Glad you got yourself checked out. I had vertigo a few years back so bad I couldn’t get out of bed. Sucks 
Hope it clears up quickly for you
@Heath Do you know if your initial sickness was covid? Just curious bc it sounds alot like what happened to me the 2nd time I had it. Horrible flu like symptoms for a week, then utter exhaustion for months. Like, couldn’t get off the couch bc I couldn’t lift my eyelids, exhausted. Long covid, it sucked. Idk what ended it, but it was in the spring:tulip: I hope that brings healing for you as well
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Waking up was surprisingly easy. The sun wasn’t too far behind. And it was bright! 
I was pumped to get moving. I ran errands most of the morning and started cleaning right before my daughter got home. I was dusting shelves in the bathroom when it felt like I pinched my sciatic nerve (on my usually good side) I don’t even know what did it! Had to stop everything bc any wrong move caused burning, shooting pain. I shouldn’t’ve talked about being pain free the other night. I jinxed it 
So this is kinda weirding me out 
Our maintenance guy knocked on my door to unlock the basement (I have a key to 1 of the 3 doors). Then asked if I knew why he was there 
Apparently someone complained about people(and dogs) living in the basement! Wtf?! But it got me thinking. About a month ago, I thought I heard snoring when I was in my room one morning. The laundry room’s directly below me(only 1 tenant has the key and uses it). I thought maybe he fell asleep, but wasn’t sure. So I decided it was a machine off in the distance making the sound 
Since then, I’ve heard many noises in the basement. I always assume (a) laundry or (b) something for someone’s apartment needed fixing 
This building’s a relic 
That’s the only reason I ever go down there. It’s gross. But last week I heard people down there for a while. I found it odd bc it didn’t sound like they were doing anything other than having a conversation in the basement. They were talking about jail and drug court, which whatever, people talk about that, but now I’m like ‘is there some fugitive living beneath me?!’ 
Dogs tho? Mmm…no. Idk, just feeling weird about it, and also hyper aware of every little noise
Anyway, grateful I’m tired at my appropriate time tonight Quick snack, then bed. Goodnight 
Congratulations @Bomdhil on one week!! Knowing just how hard that first week is, well done! Celebration flowers and coffee: 
The perspective part is easily my favorite part of this entire effort. Our little gems that we can use to help others later AND for ourselves when times are tough.
God bless, my friend 
☆ Day 2365 
It’s been a while since I was here, but all is fine. Life is filled with work, working out, seeing friends and family. Almost 6,5 years sober.
Not many walks, because my feet is still complaining.
I was there with a friend last weekend.
465 days
Up early again to workout. Except this time wifey made it lol got a quick workout in before she had to get ready for work.
Got the kids off to school then had the day to myself before i had to take one of the dogs to the vets for his monthly injections.
After school it was off to the gym for kids training.
