It’s just because you are being ‘tested’. If something is a test we get all sorts of fear building up over it, even if it’s something we are perfectly comfortable doing. And there is nothing wrong with doing it at your current age. Well, you’re not old for starters!! And people do different things at different ages, never too late to do anything.
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Another day, another chance.
Checking in today because I know how important it is to stay connected and honest. Lately, I’ve been trying hard to stay sober, but I’ll admit – the past period and quite long haven’t gone the way I hoped. I’ve slipped every evening and found myself drinking again.
That said, I’m not giving up. Every day I’m working on building a new life, new habits and routinize them. I’ve started creating healthier routines, setting goals for myself, and bringing more movement and activity into my day. I know this road isn’t easy, but I’m committed to keeping at it. The fact that I’m even here posting is part of that commitment.
Thanks to everyone here who shares and supports – it really does help. Here’s to one step at a time.
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Day 555,
Hiya folks, just doing a check in today to say hello and wish you all the best.
I appreciated the notes of support and well wishes immensely! 
Still on my sober path and digging life. Still working out and working too much. Still loving life!
Best to you all
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@MrFantastik @Marit @TeaCosy thanks for encouraging words, means a lot! 
@TeaCosy that note reminds me of this:
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Hey all, checking in on day 1854. I hope everybody has a good one 
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930
Got out early for a run today before the heat picked up. Really enjoyed it. What insane person sets the alarm for 3:45am on a Saturday to do that!! 
Staying home today so I can keep the cats cool. I don’t actually like such warm weather, I like the sun and some heat but not too much. Our houses in Ireland are built for the cold, not this heat.
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She sounds like a character 
Milo is exactly like that. He’s usually all over me if I sit on the sofa, but, when he’s in a mood, he’ll curl his lanky, long lucher bod into the smallest ball possible and sleep turned away from me in the far corner of the sofa…looking down his snoot at me with sad eyes periodically 
gotta love 'em…goofballs! 
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Youre welcome 
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Oh yeah she was a real character:
But… I had a beagle with my wife (it was hers, but I was stepmum ) and I’ve never known a naughtier dog in my life. Selective hearing, escapism, selective deafness… The amount of times we were running around trying to find him wasn’t funny. And EVERY SINGLE TIME he would roll in fox poo…
Monsieur Charlie. The utterly loveable rogue.
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Day 741
Im incredibly tired but Im grateful my HP gave me another day 
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Hey everyone just checki g in finally going to be able to drive myself around ugh freedom is good lol
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Checking in late morning. Sober and exhausted. Time to get my butt moving!! ODAAT
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Checking in at work on day
794 no alcohol
10months no form of marijuana
434 nic free
Back to work
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Good morning friends, day 55! Had Jackie over last night and she was a perfect angel. Heading to our other daughter’s house today to put up some shelves. Have a great day!
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292 days AF 
I’m dealing with increased amounts of stress and because of that I woke up this morning from a relapse dream. It was awful and I was so happy it was not real.
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Thanks my friend so very happy to be here.
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Checking in on day 218 alcohol free
Still here, still sober. I needed a few days of quiet going from being alone and the close call with drinking (read: shame spiraling) and then coming back into the husband coming home and acting the way he does. I’m okay now. It was a valuable exercise in what independence would look like for me. I’m proud that i still have my sobriety despite needing to call my friend for help one night, and I’m very grateful that he showed up for me.
I finally told the team at work that I’m leaving on thursday and it went…as expected, i guess. They’re sad, they’re worried about what will happen, they’re a bit shocked, I’d say. A lot has happened in the last 2 weeks at work and I’m questioning whether I’m making the right decision to leave vs. being a typical impulsive maddie. Too late to change my mind now though. I think I’m just grieving.
Congrats @PatsU on one year and any other landmarks i missed. I hope everyone has a peaceful and sober day.
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Day 83
Nothing is worth drinking poison over today.
-Solar
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Well said! Nothing is worth losing my sobriety over today!
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C H A P T E R . X I I : P r e q u e l
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