- (and 1600 free of smoking). As storm Ciara moves away Dennis is coming in. Lucky to have had a small dry mainly sunny interlude yesterday. There’s no place for interludes in my sobriety. Sober and clean is my way to be. Nothing and no one can make me use but me myself. And I say no. Not today. Thanks to you all here reinforcing my stance. It helps. A lot. @AJR2019 Good on you. Yes, to remain sober may take quite a drastic change of lifestyle. Dedication and persistence. Forge new ways, make new friends, new ways of relaxing and letting of steam. As well as maybe letting go of old ways, od friends, old patterns. Hard work. But really worth it and never doubt that. You’re doing good friend. Changes don’t come about just like that. You are doing the work. Keep going.
Have a great day all! Clean and sober. Love from Amsterdam.
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I just want to thank you for how thoughtful you are and how much time you put into everyone here. It really means so very much 
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That’s some view you got rain or shine Amsterdam is beautiful.
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before I talk days I have woke up to loads of likes, replies and mentions. I’ve never experienced a community like you guys and gals. I’ve got no idea what today will bring and it can’t possibly get worse ( famous last words), what I do know is that the support you give on here is priceless. I can’t tag you all I would need to start a whole new thread for that but all of you are amazing individuals. I wish you all peace, success and love on your own journeys.
Any new people just got here please do not be afraid to tell us how you are feeling or what problems you are facing bc these people help 100 
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There is no place for an ego in your recovery, so be yourself, be honest, be proud of who you are trying to become bc I am proud of you, we are proud of you.
Day 103 no alcohol and day 63 no weed or tobacco. Let’s go to battle for one more day, strap yourself in this could be tough.
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Oh, I missed this. Wow, I’m sorry all of this is on your plate all at once. How overwhelming. I’m so in awe of how you’re powering through sober, and grateful your heart is ok.
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Schipper hou je roer recht (skipper keep your rudder straight). Take care out there friend. 
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Nothing too much to report. I’m just tired and overwhelmed with my business. I have to switch some things up. Getting stronger at the gym, but I have a feeling this spartan will be a disaster. But it’s my first one, and I’ll be that much stronger and better prepared for the next. I feel lazy and like my body weighs 1,000 lbs. I let myself get out of shape. People always comment on what great shape I’m Olin, I say it just looks that way 
I have a long way to go.
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April is at hand. May the Lot give to you strength and patience. It is good that she is realizing she is not fair with you.
Day 0 again. I went to speak with my sponsor immediately. I almost didn’t sleep. I am not giving up. No. I can’t
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Stay strong ! You can do it I’m sure . A big hug and all the best mate 
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You are a massive support on here yourself Paul, your contribution and story is amazing. I love being on this journey with you. You help so many people on here (myself included)…I hope things settle down for soon my friend. 
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Thank you Beth, this app and all of you gives me a lot in my own sobriaty. So at least all I can do is give back. I wish I could do more, I feel bounded because of my language. I wish this was a Dutch app 
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May I suggest The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle,his first chapter is about creatives having a still mind and scientists not being able to be creative as they have more chatter in their mind
@SoberWalker mee too I wish for an Italian language one ! Anyway google translator helps me a lot 
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Come on… let’s get straight back up and back to it! you are a lovely person my friend 
You are getting stronger and stronger each time you get back up! I’m rooting for you…
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keep at it my friend, its not over til it’s over.
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Day 68. Hyper-emotional missing my parents. I’ll give my wee man an extra hug.
Edit: I had to delete and repost this as I attached a meme instead of this quote. Made me laugh anyway; being all sad and posting a meme by mistake lol
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Made it through day 1. I meant to do a check in last night but was busy then fell asleep. Have a great sober day all 
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Today will be a little stressful, work meetings all day. I used to always unwind with drinks after a day like that. But today I will stay sober. I am an introvert and it takes it out of me to be interacting all day with people. But there are plenty of better healthy ways to unwind. Yoga and a hot bath and a book and early night. Those are all things I used to supplement with a glass of wine, but they are enough. Happy sober Thursday.
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I’ve had huge arguments with my Mrs about this, if you are thinking this then trust me she is thinking this, don’t know about you but being open with each other is not how our relationship worked but we are both finding out that although the truth can be painful to hear once it’s out there we can only work on it and move forward.
edit sorry mate, well done on your days BTW
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congratulations, now do another day 1.
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