Sounds like u have a good plan of things to do tmrw. I understand the fear around doing the recovery work. It can be scary to think what can come up for us during the process, the emotions, the thoughts. And yes 2 weeks is still early. I think ur exactly where ur supposed to be at this time 
Ur staying sober and thats the most important thing.
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Dreams are the mindās way of letting off steam, relieving pressure, and recovering. Therefore, even confusing and strange dreams can be a good thing. Have a very nice day! 
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Oh thats interesting! I had a rough-ish night last nightā¦ just in my head alot. So maybe thats why i had crazy dreams lol thanks for the comment! Hope u have a great day too!
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Checking in with 1203 days free from weed and alcohol. I had an intense session in therapy where i realized that push of never good enough comes from high school me, never feeling like i fit in, and trying so hard. That along with fear of falling back into the depths of depression. I asked my anxiety for some space, acknowledged im not that lonely school girl, and see the progress ive made since then. Im bad ass and asked that inner voice to switch gears instead of ānever good enoughā to becoming my hypeman. Im kicking addiction and mental illnessā asses. Im badass and im content with where im at. Ahhhh for today i feel i am enough
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@Lasse congrats on 110 days sober. 
@Kyleen1 so happy for you, congrats on Day 5!!
@Jason726 congrats on day 18 you feel like youāre taking back your life bc thats exactly whats happening. Keep on keepinā on brother 
@Mtrav0040 congrats Mitch on your sobriety milestones. In times like that please recite the serenity prayer, it really helps me. 
Congrats on 2 weeks, Moriah @Moriah. Keep on keepinā on 
@Just_Laura hello Laura, 912 days is amazing! I hope you have an amazing day as well. 
@Mno 2261 days my guy, youāre killing it man. I hope i can get to those numbers 1 day. The most sobriety time ive ever had was 6 months. Youāre inspriring!
@MTSober keep on keepinā on, congrats on 1724 days sober.
@Rob11 congrats on 1701 days. i hope you and the gf enjoy the trip 
@Sunny11 congrats on day 5. I hope you have a nice weekend as well
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StacyAnn congrats on 45 days, and day 9 for your bf! Proud of both of you guys!! ODAAT Keep on keepinā on
@s_unrelax congrats on 2 days sober!! Studying the literature is a big key to staying sober. Keep on keepinā on.
Congrats Madeline @Madds on 253 days sober!
@Amelie congrats on day 30!
Checking in day 43. I have a errand to take care of today thatāll keep me busy until later tgis evening. When i get back i plan to read and study some literature before going to a meeting tonight. hope everyone has a blessed and fun-filled Saturday with family and friends.
ODAAT
Keep on Keepinā on
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Thanks Kenny!
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Thank you @Lasse for validating and humanizing that thought. Iām grateful that I didnt drink but Iāll try not to beat myself up too much more for having thought those thoughts.
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@moderators which is the thread for reporting app glitches? I did a search but couldnāt find it.
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Work is still busy and hard but I am meeting every challenge, so thatās good. I havenāt had to interact with the big boss either, so that is helping my mental outlook, lol. My brain is so wired to think a certain way when things are hard at work. Thatās so much of what the struggle is about for me. Lots of therapy around this so Iāll get to where I want to be with my thinking eventually.
My son has a friend who is coming to stay with us in a couple of weeks for Labor Day weekend. So it is motivating me to get some little home projects done. Iām going to go to Home Depot today to buy two towel racks and a toilet seat because right now the teensā bathroom is looking a little rough, lol. They just donāt care. That and I need to catch up with cat chores. Maybe later on I can go for a walk, at least on my walk pad if not outdoors. Hope everyone has a happy and sober day today!
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If we know which post/link bothers you, we can āfixā it by putting spoiler tags on the link. Just let us know.
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Try this one Forum glitch?
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I was also getting it for the past few days but itās been fine so far today.
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Happiness is not a matter of chance, itĀ“s the result of conscious choices. This afternoon, I experienced a moment of happiness that I must share with you and tell you about my thoughts on it. I went to the river with my daughter and we played at being little explorers. 
Deciding to venture out, even modestly, is already taking a stand in life. Clinging to the rough walls underwater, letting myself be surprised by the sparkle of ordinary little fish, I experienced a joy that no artificial consumption could ever offer. It wasnāt just entertainment: it was a commitment of my whole being to reality, an encounter with the world in its raw simplicity.
I realize with you tonight that happiness is not found in the accumulation of sensations but in the quality of attention I give to my surroundings. Exploring a river means making oneself open to the unknown, accepting uncertainty, and marveling at every little discovery. When my daughter told me she preferred the rocky side to the quiet beach, I saw this truth illustrated: the human soul thrives on exploration. We crave adventure because it connects us with ourselves. It reveals what we are capable of enduring, tasting, and loving.
Conversely, some experiences seem at first to offer the promise of freedom but turn out to be prisons. Alcohol, for example, initially offered me the illusion of heightened intensity, as if the world were revealing itself from a different angle. But I discovered the opposite: not an expansion of experience, but a gradual reduction, an impoverishment. What seemed like adventure turned into confinement. Yet, far from leaving me with regret, this experience taught me something valuable: it is not failure that defines my life path, but the ability to learn and redirect my choices toward what fulfills me.
Happiness appears less as a gift from above than as a discreet, daily conquest. ItĀ“s about choosing what brings me closer to life instead of what distracts me from it. Creating an adventure, however humble, is creating meaning. And creating meaning is opening up a space where existence ceases to be endured and becomes fully lived.
So, I understand that joy is not given by substances (or objects): it arises from my decision to enter into dialogue with the world, to dare to confront it seriously and playfully, like a child exploring a river. 
Have a good, sober evening, everyone. 
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Checking in day 593 AF 
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I should do the sameā¦ 
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Checking in sober on day 17.
Took my wife out for dinner tonight and chose not to drink, albeit she had a couple of drinks. Only I can make my positive choices day in day out, and Iām happy that I did
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Wow! Beautifully written 
I loved reading ur post. This stuck out to me:
Im taking this phrase and will think more on it bcuz i feel like there is alot of truth here. Even tho i no longer use drugs or drink, i still have addictions in other areas that have impacted my quality of life (surrounding food and my phone usage) And im seeing that happiness isnt about trying to fill that void with outside sources to make msyelf feel betterā¦ its about internally finding that joy. And i get that joy by being present with myself and loved ones. Giving quality attention to who/what is in my emvironment.
Thank u for sharing such a special moment that u had today with ur daughter. A beautiful gift of recovery!
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593 days congrats
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Yes, I loved seeing this little underwater ecosystem. And I timed myself underwater like a kid! 
Your posts bring me comfort, and I admire your journey. You can be proud of yourself.
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Keep on keepinā on
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