Congrats on 1000 days 
!! That is such an incredible and inspiring achievement.
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Day 126.
I havenāt checked in or been active for a while. I want to change that and use this feed as a space to reflectāfor myself as well.
My main business has taken a big emotional and moral toll on me over the years, because my business partners donāt share the same vision I have. During my sober Time, I built a second businessāone that I fully stand behindāand Iāve decided to sell my shares and step away from the company I originally founded.
Right now the second business supports only my expenses that I have. So itās time to build back up.
It scares me, but I feel deep down that itās the right decision. I need to follow my gut if I want to live a life that aligns with my values. Thatās why Iāve been silent. I had a lot to sort out lately, but I stayed strong.
The only thing alcohol does is make things worse. Right now, Iām actively working on shaping my lifeāand for the first time in years, I donāt feel like Iām stuck in a hamster wheel.
Starting now, Iāll try to take 15 minutes each day to check in with myself and focus on my sobriety againābecause the past weeks have really been a lot to carry!
ODAAT.
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Itās good to see you checking in and that you are doing well. Itās definitely important to keep making time for yourself and your sober journey while you take these big life changes on.
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Hey all, checking in on day 1814. I hope everybody has a good one 
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Day 43
No drinking today
-Solar
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Morning check in.. At work, would rather be home in bed..
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You have a job and the ability to workā¦. Thatās a gift. Things will get better everyday whether you like it or not. Stay positive even when things get rough. Stay sober todayā¦ you are worth it 
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Thank you. Just feels so frustrating sometimes especially at weekends. I do have to remind myself of the clear benefits of not drinking. I also have a goal to lose weight aswell and keep trying to remind myself how it will help there too.
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Thank you very much!
Thank you very much, we can do this! happy 24 hours!
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Super encouraging
Thank you and amazing work on your 1000
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Staying sober, jobs well itās good pay, Iām irritated before I even walk through the door. I do my job, Iām good at it, but my client is draining and Iām thinking I need something new.
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Well you mentioned that you needed a planā¦ go for it. None of us got sober to be miserable. As long as remaining sober is first and foremost, Iām quite sure you will find your passion. Just protect that sobriety at all costs. According to the literature, most of us are above average in intelligence with a high earning potential. I found happiness in āright sizing myselfā My basic needs are very simple and the chaotic, greed filled world I was competing in only fueled my alcoholism. I had to slow down, stay sober and realize I was right where I belonged. Iām content today in general. I wish the best for you !
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Checking in post morning meditation and mini workout. Finally checked out Barre workouts. I may be in love lol A little more coffee than some chores. Maybe get some outside stuff done now that itās warm again. Midwest weatherš love seeing some returning TS family. Hope everyone has a fantastic day.
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Brighter day. Iām getting ready for some nice physical work tomorrow! Iām not sure I can do a desk job anymore. At least take a break from it. Sitting in one spot for many hours under time pressure isnāt for me. Iāve been working on my fitness for the past 3 months and Iām ready for the next level up. 
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Uncertainty! But why do I have to know anyhow? Iāll find out..hehehe
Have a great day, all
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Wowā¦. Life changes seems to be the flavor of the new month. Isnāt it such a blessing to have freedom and choices ?? I was so broken and stuck in the stranglehold of my disease. Itās so refreshing to have limitless opportunities in sobriety. Iām still lazy, but today itās by choice 
I hope you do whatever makes you happy and brings you peace 
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Day 1,649.
Hey.
-Andre
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Not bad at allā¦ Some great improvements and way to go with showing up for yourself 
. Impressive work Chris
@Jonachav123 congratulations on your 3+ weeks. Way to be prepared for the cravings. This is what itās all about. Having your tools in place so you can sidestep the urges and keep pushing forward in sobriety
@sober26 sorry to hear about all the cravings. Is something going on in life that may be causing these? Keep mindful like you are doing and double up with your tools / support. Going backwards offers no relief or solutions. We are here if you need us 
@Trode23 great to see you checking in. Way to go with your 3+ days. Keep the momentum going strong
@NewEnglander1970 sorry to hear about your scare. Sounds horrible. So grateful you were sober and made yourself to the hospital to be looked at. A very scary moment. Hope they are able to figure out exactly whatās happening and treat it without any issues 
@Climbin great to see you checking in. Totally makes sense. My mind is the same way. Takes time to heal out minds and bodies from the years of abuse we put ourselves through. Donāt give up in learning and trying new things. I do hope it gets easier
@CharlieC yeah to 2 weeks 
@Butterflymoonwoman hope work went by quickly. Sorry you had to deal with it with all the pain. Sorry about your aunt. Iām sure your uncle would love to just hear from you. A good listener is at times like these very appreciated.
@NewDay1990 that hold is so intense and real. You are doing great by staying sober and not giving in. It does get easier as you stack up the days. We have all been where you are and know the struggle. The longer I stayed sober the more it helped me not wanting to repeat day 1. Keep pushing forward ODAAT
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@Refreshedperspective glad you are seeing alcohol for the problem that it is. Grateful you are here working in day 1. Being here and around all these amazing people helps me know Iām not crazy or alone. I now know that my behavior wasnāt unique but a pattern of addictive living. Just because I was functioning didnāt mean I was living. Build that tool box and supportive community for yourself. ODAAT 
@NewPerspective welcome back to the community David. Wonder amount of sober time . Very inspirational
I totally believe this. I know I wouldnāt be this far into my sobriety without this community. Great work on your 5 weeks of being sober 
Some great ideas here as well as in Whatās YOUR plan? Thread. Maybe wise to listen all the things you have tried and honestly write why it didnāt work. Changing up my routine completely, getting rid of all DOC items so I didnāt feel tempted. Finding ways to stay busy and being ok with knowing it will take time for my body and mind to regain energy. @EFountains wow! Love this! Great work on your quad digits . Keep the momentum going strong
@Noshame sorry about the tummy aches. Glad you are listening to your body. Hope the tummy feels better and cravings go away soon 
@SoberOskar great to see you friend. Was just thinking of you the other day. 126 days is amazing sorry you had to walk away from a business. Well done in nor letting your vision get overtaken. You are doing wonderful things with building a whole new business. This is not easy work so be proud of yourself. Keep putting your best foot forward. Sobriety allows us to be our best selves.
@MTSober welcome to the community and itās wonderful to see all those amazing days strung together
Checking in on Monday morning
894 days free of alcohol and weed
1309 days free of cigarettes
Glad the festival is over and I was able to help out. It was a long and tiring day. Grateful we picked up pizza for dinner.
Not so hot today as yesterday did do me in. I had to use the TENS unit majority of the day so that I could function. Too much electric stimulation may not be good either. I knew I would need a day or so of recovery but was not prepared for this.
Iām trying to make the best out of it and breathe through the pain. Intensity of the pain and all my symptoms flaring up 
are making it hard to focus. Grateful I am not listening to the voices to turn to drink or weed to take the edge off. Reading here has helped me reinforce how powerful those lies are
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free dayā¦ sending you all so much love 
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Monday late lunch check in.
Another sober summer weekend in the books. 
Morning sports activities with my daughter both days.
A lunch out with friends, an afternoon with the in-laws, and an afternoon/evening bbq dinner party for a family friendās b-day.
The majority of people were not drinking alcohol at these social events, and the non-alcohol options were high quality.
As Iāve repeated a few times on here, times have changed: alcohol consumption has fallen off a cliff in my family and friend circles in recent years - and that is for the better, for me.
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