Someone is on fire for God.
Wooo!
Very proud of you, you’re doing so much to battle and move forward. It is indeed the way.
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It happens, im glad you noticed the changes you have to make.
We say it all the time. Get to a meeting, get connected, and as always come back here.
Glad you’re back!
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Checking in on day 42… It’s payday so it’s always a special tricky. I just remind myself that a guitar pedal provides a lifetime of sweet noise while a pill lasts maybe an hour. I expect to start saving my addiction money eventually… right now, though, music and cars are where I put it all lol. 2 Weeks til the new (2nd) amp will be obtained (5150 Stealth since we have an iconic)
@butterflywoman I am so glad the power was restored without any major results.
@mxelle when you said you get “freaked out at living sober and being too aware” You stated the exact reason to keep going. You got this. Work breathing exercises they helped me the most with quitting green. Light and Love friend
@mtrav0040 I am so glad to see that you and your kiddo are well with all the changes (all things considered)
@mno Yay gut cleaning day!!! :rofl
@axsis 6 YEARS! Holy inspiration… Thank you
@jallyson I am so gd proud of you for coming right back… I’m just a message away if you need to talk
@amelie 11 Weeks and counting! Love seeing “recovery first”
@pdebs 10 DAYS… you’re here now… that’s what matters 
Light and love all 
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In my experience, self-love and self-respect: two fundamental aspects that we addicts have never quite cultivated in our lives. From this comes the willingness to embrace the unknown and see what life has in store for us. It takes some degree of courage to face life on its own terms, but honestly, every time I think about how much drinking has taken away from me and from the people I love, it’s enough to keep me practicing gratitude for any sober day I have in this life. We often play a movie in our minds, imagining that drinking might somehow play a better role in our lives, but it never did if you think about it…
I highly believe that gratitude is the game-changer in sobriety…and life in general!
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Day 1327
Morning check in 
Im currently enjoying a coffee before i head to the gym. And then I have an appt to get bloodwork done. I also have some emails to send and phone calls to make. Should be a pretty laid back day.
Going to make sure I do my prayer and gratitude list aswell. Maybe ill attempt a meditation later this afternoon also.
Hope everyone has a fabulous day!
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Okay so no idea why or how but an old connection got my new number. I’m always good til it’s in my face. I told him no I quit ages ago but damn it was rough. Luckily I was here reading when it came through. Stay strong thank you all for making this community amazing
Light and love
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Checking in day 90 [3 months]. Hope everyone has a wonderul thursday. Much love to all of you 
Keep On Keepin On
ODAAT
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Well done for resisting. You are a sober badass 
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You checked in instead. So proud of you! Block the number, don’t give them an opening.
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Work morning check in between meetings. It’s been a packed week, with late nights and early mornings. I complain on here often about the busy schedule and lack of downtime, but when my wife is in a good mood, I have everything I need! My sister is visiting from across the country, and hasn’t seen my daughter since February. It was special seeing them play together and do the daycare drop together this morning.
I am very fortunate that the set of problems I have is an extremely wonderful one to have, and they all have purpose for the future.
Take care of yourself.
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I’m 7 years sober from alcohol, your answer was a solid reminder. I’m struggling with my addiction and my self-respect, mostly. Thanks for taking the time to answer.
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@Climbin good to see you checking in. It does get easier friend…just keep moving forward. We all have different ways if healing and I would say that hunger returning is a good sign 
@Mno wishing you the best of luck with your procedure. Great news on everything going smoothly. Hopefully you are at home resting now 
This is super frustrating and annoying. I’m sorry Laura. Hope they are able to get their collective shit together and your dad gets the care he needs. Hopefully released soon
@Axsis amazing!!! Wow 6 years is an absolute awesome milestone. Way to go with your sober time 
@acromouse sending you calmness and hope you are able to get the down time to recharge
@Tragicfarinelli way to hit up the HIIT class this early morning . Sorry about your finger and the mood. I totally get it. So very grateful you saw the signs of needing to work in your recovery and went at it hard. Awesome work TF! 90 ish days eh? Good to know…we can make some major changes yet in 2025 
@jallyson great job in starting day 1. Glad to hear that you aren’t giving up. Stay connected to your recovery and your support…let’s do this ODAAT
@Amelie yeah! Double 7’s keep kicking butt with your recovery
@pdebs double digits is awesome Sarah 
. Glad you are back with us and stacking up the days. Wish you luck with the sourdough.
Seriously get this. Glad you handled it well. Flex them sober muscles Cass
@sober_ken yippee . 3 months is awesome… keep up the amazing momentum
Checking in on Thursday morning
Got my deliveries and errands run and got in a quick swim. Now waiting for my mom. Pain is super intense and I’m trying to keep myself distracted. Coffee isn’t working yet but maybe the next cup 
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day… sending you all so much love 
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Sorry about this Jas, what pain are you dealing with? It’s debilitating to be in pain. Wishing you a better day 
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Oh wow!! Way to go on saying thar u quit long ago! That call wouldve been triggering for sure. Proud of u!
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Awe friend, hoping the pain subsides soon. Sending u healing vibes hugs
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Welcome back Jenni! So glad ur not giving up!
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Thank you @Dilettante @Butterflymoonwoman @JazzyS I almost forgot to block them so thank you for the reminder @Marit I found out my ex husband (still using) gave him my new number. He is literally hoping I relapse again. Not because he wants to throw it in my face or anything like that. I almost understand that dumb crap. No… he wants me to go back to being his connection for ps. I wish I could just completely cut my ex out but unfortunately I am stuck dealing with him 4 more years (my youngest turns 18 then) I changed my phone settings to screen every unknown number that I don’t have saved already. Not messing with this crap. Thank you all again for just providing a safe place to vent.
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Day 32 AF
Day 15 nicotine vape free
Day 9 marijuana free
TRIGGERED. I keep running into people from my sordid past. Dangerous to my PTSD and emotional wellbeing. I had to fight all last night not to smoke weed after seeing someone who had done a Bad Thing to me - but I treated myself to steak, The Outsiders movie, and a nice hot bath and shower. Still kicking forward. I get this defiance in my head, like, “I’m not crossing the street when I see them, they don’t control my life” and then it ultimately makes me feel worse so I think I might have to ego-check myself.
Gonna look for some positivity in the day ahead so I don’t stew.
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Great job on staying clean and sobwr during such a triggering event. Proud of u!
I get like this also…
But instead of looking at it like, “Im not going to allow this person to control my actions”… u can view it as, “I am doing this to protect my sobriety at all costs”. Sometimes it not worth the headache in dealing with certain people lol
Hope ur having a better day today 
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So proud of you! I know seeing certain individuals can be especially difficult to deal with. 
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