Oh Yay @Lisa07!! So glad for you to have a sponsor now. I know thatās a big relief for you. Youāre well on your way now. Keep stacking up those days.
Pull out that sober toolbox! Do whatever you need to guard that sobriety lady. I had a bout of cravings Saturday. I just āplayed the tape forwardā and knew Iād just be disappointed and mad as t myself if I caved. Nothing good comes from drinking. Itās just a lie. Donāt listen.
Thank you Cristel. I needed that 
I think Iāll keep my TS feed only on your response today!! 
DM me if you need to. Iām happy to yell some sense into you if you need it. I know how you feel and Iām telling you, itāll pass. Giving in is a terrible idea. Find something else to think about.
Thank you! Iām about to have a therapy session, so I have something to talk about.
Will also unmute the tough love thread 
Derek started a new Tough Love thread. Do what you need to do. 
Donāt let that noise get to you Cate. Youāre better than that. Play that tape all the way through, you know itās not worth it. Do something, anything to distract. Play some really loud music. Sending you big hugs.
Whatever it takes to keep you sane and sober. Believe in yourself @C_8. You are strong and working hard. Milestones are just another day. Today is a good day to be sober. 
Thank you!! When I get home iāll crank up Spotifyās āsongs to sing in the showerā 
- When I was a kid I took guitar lessons from a guy called Bobby. He left this on facebook today and I really think this is worth a read.
"I write this not to be unkind.
Letās not kid ourselves that this whole āBe kindā self-validation fad wonāt have blown over by next week and that we wonāt just go back to being arseholes to one another, both on and offline.
Iāve seen some of the biggest hypocrites sharing āBe kindā posts. People who I know have trolled and bullied others. If weāve all had overnight personality transplants, then good luck to us and letās hope we can do some good, practice what we preach and stand by our positive posts.
Iām not above admitting that I have been the victim of bullying in my adult, professional life. At the time, it seemed too ludicrous that I initially denied it was bullying. Ultimately, it was classic projection from somebody who was in emotional pain and who chose to take it out on me, but I wonāt pretend it didnāt leave a mark.
I have also been a target of trolling. Itās clear that today, the playground never ends and with social media, none of us can hide in the corner and wait for the bell that signals the end of playtime.
Rather than āBe kindā, āBe a saint like meā, wouldnāt āDonāt be an arseholeā be a more believable and less self-righteous pledge to make to ourselves and others?"
We get what we give. Iām no saint, but I do try to meet people where they are at the time. And I do believe kindness can be undervalued. I also believe that kindness costs me nothing to give to others and adds positively to our little slice of the world.
I have believed this almost all of my 60 years, and itās how my parents raised me, so it doesnāt seem like a āfadā to me. More like one of The Golden Rules.
Day 160. Not much to report here. Taking it one day at a time. Still. Waiting for the day when I can forget what a drink tastes like. Sometimes my brain is really sneaky. Iāll just randomly get a memory of the taste of a drink. Not because Iām particularly wanting one. There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why, when or where. Iām trying to keep up with this thread but goodness there are a LOT of check ins every day! So good to see so many people striving for sobriety. It keeps me motivated. So keep sharing!
Day 23 All is going very well. I used to get a twinge around my heart area from time to time it was always more prominent after a really heavy session of drinking and smoking and whatever else came my way. That has not happend sinceā¦well itās been that long I cant remember.
Iām feeling good these days I always have a smile, Iām eating healthier and doing more exercise. Typical day is a 3 mile bike ride, followed by a 12-15 mile walk then another 3 mile bike ride and then itās time to take the dogs out for a walk, Iāve been doing this for years but now it is so much easier.
Well done everyone on your sober days adding up 
. Have a good day everyone. 
Day 2. Yesterday was lots of water, Netflix and long nap. Didnāt sleep well. Think my body was confused why I wasnāt passed out 
. Positive vibes to eveyone. Lord knows I need it. Gonna keep it simple today
Like the quote in your profile. So true
Absolutely. It should be a golden rule.
I would say be kind is a good thing to aim for. But donāt be an arsehole is an acceptable fall back position 
Thank you @SassyRocks 
I think that today will be a Netflix and chill dayā¦ the kindergarten version 
Half way through my EMDR therapy session, we had to switch to adult coloring and talk therapy as I nearly threw up. Had a small (lined!!) trash can next to me for 25 minutes 
See her again in 48 hoursā¦ fun!!! 
I will NOT drink today!!