That’s fantastic, great job!!!
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Checking in 379 Days
I have a story… Where hubby stays while working he has had a conflict with a neighbor. Recently the neighbor came to him and said he needed to make amends. As the two of them ironed out the details of course my sobriety was brought up to the neighbor regarding my 1 year achievement. Per hubby the neighbor emphasized that being a major accomplishment and that my husband should let me know how great that is. The neighbor is a long term " soberite " from narcotics and belongs to NA. What I find interesting is #1 my husband really boasts so much of my sober accomplishment to everyone he meets (strangers, neighbors & family) but to me I do not get the grand applause. I feel I must accept this and know validation will come from with in. #2 Interesting thought is how much my husband is learning of recovery programs without me explaining them to him. My sponsor has said as I change definitely for the BETTER my mate will have to conform some to stay connected. I do see the relationship becoming something it was not while I was Drunk All The Time. I believe there is hope of a stronger and happier relationship blossoming. The good shit will happen sometimes slowly and sometimes quickly.
Stay sober today my friends. I for one am excited to continue my sober journey.
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Day 44 completed.
Worked 11 hours today, but had good energy, and it didn’t feel too hard.
I hired someone to take over some tasks, so I should be working less starting next week. Then I’ll reorganize my time—definitely making more room for self-care and reflection.
Right now, I feel like I’m stuck in a day that just keeps repeating itself, with time slipping by. But that’s life, and that’s okay. At least this way, I barely think about having a drink.
Wishing everyone a good 24!
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Thanks Jazzy, really appreciate your kind words. Love this group and the support. I have read some of the threads recommended and feeling more positive today on day 46. Stay strong everyone.
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in an NA meeting at the end of another sober day:raised_hands:… wanted something nice to drink tonight so got some Goodrays from supermarket after work,. was good to have something non-alcoholic and fizzy in a can, and not have to have another 4 or 5 cans ‘to the bitter end’ cycle. 
so grateful to have no desire for alcohol.
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Day 29
I hope to update this post later tonight with news i have cleaned my room
Its sad and gross and i cant find my wallet
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1,749 days
Withdrawing from all my meds at once. I literally sent a calendar invite to my daughter to completely ignore me from 11am - 3pm until the end of April. That’s the time of day I tend to go full on psychotic 
I’m not withdrawing on purpose, but kinda need a job and insurance, so, here I am roughing it. My nerve medications and stuff I don’t care about, I’m in pain with or without them. So, whatever. My Zoloft (the one that’s causes withdrawal), Adderall, and Naltrexone are greatly missed. I won’t give up trying to find work. I’ve deleted LinkedIn so I can customize my resume for different positions and lower level positions. If I hear “overqualified “ one more time, I will lose my mind. We all know it means old. 
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You need to give yourself a break. You’re not the same person you were 6 weeks ago. You need to be tough on your alcoholism, not on yourself.
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Thank you!! I really appreciate it.
@stacyann That is good progress and you are gaining tools to help you deal with life’s lifey moments. We are here with your Stacy. ODAAT!
@tailee17 I do love that your husband is proud of you and sharing his joy of your sobriety with people he meets. You are doing an amazing job and even if he can’t tell you this directly I am glad that he is acknowledging your efforts and is proud of em. 
@soberoskar Double 4’s 
Glad you are working on making time for yourself.
@hazy Glad you were able to drink some non-alcoholic fizzy drinks to take the edge off. I enjoy a La Croix or a Liquid Death and find that usually one or two will be fine. Grateful to see you doing so well
@minatasha Oh no – hope you find your wallet. I know my anxiety level goes sky high when I misplace my wallet. Hoping you find it quickly and are not stressing about it 
@girlinterrupted Sending you loads of love and strength as you go through this withdrawal process I am sorry that you are having to do this all at once. I know you are trying to spare your daughter of your psychosis but do you have someone who can look in on you? Wishing you luck as you look for work
@bookdragon OOH a 4 mile walk on a sunny day in the forest sounds lovely. Grateful you could do this for yourself
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That’s a great picture.
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Checking in on day 596. Nothing much to report, lots of napping and some reading in-between 
@Noshame congratulations on 6 months 
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Day 9. my body is tired and I am experiencing some fatigue. I know that’s not good for me. A middle circle is tiredness.
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Afternoon/evening check in on day 26. Kept busy today by walking in my breaks between classes. I managed 11,000 steps, and I am happy with that. Work went well. Department bosses are calling last-minute Zoom meetings on Friday and Monday. I love the late notice 
Exercise was the main thing I did for my recovery today. Had a healthy dinner out and went grocery shopping with a full stomach.
Heading to bed early. Might watch TV. If I need a snack later, it’s oatmeal.
Feeling good sober. I definitely see and feel an improvement in myself. I’m looking forward to reading and meditation tomorrow, including some Recovery Dharma work.
Sleep tight, Soberites.
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Checking in with 339 days sober.
Glad to be sober.
Love remembering everything.
Enjoying feeling healthy.
Proud to be a responsible parent at all times of the day.
Still crave a drink.
I won’t cave. I’m just keeping it real.
One day at a time.
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Finishing up day 46 at a meeting. Crummy, down day… Feeing restless and out of sorts. I feel a complete lack of autonomy… No control over the direction of anything…
I’ll survive but wonder if this is why I ‘act out’ and blow my sobriety… Something I can ‘control’…
Have a great evening
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The way I see it is his grand applause is him telling others, bragging on your sober achievements and proudly telling people how far you’ve come sounds like his way of saying you’re amazing.
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Im sorry Charlie, its stressful having those kind of days at work.
Remember HALT and remember its a temporary feeling, it’ll will pass and tomorrows a new day
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Checking in.
Just off to bed. Daughter had a date day with Nanny and went to see the Lion King, while I took my son on a streetcar, subway, bus trip in a circle to end back at a pizza shop. Both journeys were memorable. Nephew is here so its a full house of kids, mom and I are tired so we’re off to bed with the kids. New truck tomorrow and will bring the kids to see my dad for a short visit, then back here for a few more nights. Hanging in there folks xo.
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Late night check in on my day one after relapse… I’m tired. Feeling down. Just, sucks. Feeling worse about my choice to drink last night, I do not like this feeling. Idk if it’s more about me, or feeling like I’ve let others down, I just don’t know. I do know I’m tired. Think I may actually go to sleep, hoping I can. Tried an online meeting, I just couldn’t get into it so I left it early. Not sure if online is for me, or maybe it was just the meeting. Missed an in person meeting tonight cuz I crashed hard this afternoon and actually slept, too many days of not really sleeping. I can’t shake this sadness lately, not just today but the past few days. Idk hopefully tomorrow is better. Tonday, tonight, I am alcohol free.
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