Well if you wanna steal a boat, hit the Panama canal and then the St. Lawrence seaway all the way to the shores of Gitchee Gumi you’ll be in my backyard. I should be a master by the time you make it and you can be the videographer.
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Congrats on 7 years @JVKE greatful for your contributions to TS
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Meditation helps me slow my anxious mind. I recommend the Insight Timer app. Its free and i use the guided meditations
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Congratulations on the 7 years, that’s dope 
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Day 1365
Gooood morning folks! Had a much better sleep last night, compared to the previous night. After work yesterday I washed/dried the laundry, including the bed sheets ams comforter. So when i went to bed everything was soo fresh and I slept like a baby lol
Today I am also feeling mentally better. Not nearly as withdrawn and disconnected. I had a good morning prayer on the train to work. I even saw something on the train (it was actually an advertisement for a college) that really stood out to me this morning. It said, “Dont just watch the world go by”. And it brought a HUGE sense of gratitude over me, bcuz i literally remember like it was yesterday, the early mornings sitting by the window at my friends apartment (after being awake for days), watching other people go about their day. Wether it was heading to work or walking the dog or pushing a stroller. And i remember thinking and wondering what thay was like and if Id ever become THAT person. Not stuck in active addiction. I used to envy the people that had “normal” lives, bcuz mine was a fucking mess.
Anyway, those are my thoughts this morning lol Work is going well but busy. Am training someone at work today. Hope everyone has a good day!
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Good morning TS family 
Checking in on Day 80. Solid yoga and meditation plan today, of course 
I have been thinking about maybe doing something with yoga and sobriety way down the road as I am not remotely to the point to teach strangers, but I think that’s the goal. I have been meditating on purpose a lot lately. The constant result: I would love to bring the different types of moving meditations to others. Anywho… I have rambling enough. I am so proud of every one of us for showing up here today. Light and Love ALL 
@mno It sounds like the pleasant dream was sweet relief after the scary dreams. I really do enjoy your photos
@leveller this is quite a beautiful building. Lest We Forget all those that have served across the world.
@talking Welcome… This is an amazing community full of support, resources, and some fun along the way. I hope to see you.
@thumper1213 Absolutely true… we’re always here
@lensmosis12 I feel like a lot of us get anxious with earlier milestones. Likely because we know our addictive brain is going to possibly try to tell us that we did good “long enough” I saw a post earlier of someone that also was feeling anxious approaching their milestone (apologies I can’t remember exactly who). As @cjp said, the insight timer is great and free. Also a lot of music services provide guided and not guided meditations that help me a lot
@butterflymoonwoman I obsessively wash my bedding for this exact reason. I love when it smells all fresh and clean clean lol. So happy to see you are starting to feel better.
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I like the way you think!
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Checking in
Today I was off, and tomorrow as well! I’m so happy to be back at a certain routine after the last crazy weeks. I even enjoyed cleaning my flat, while listening to my audio book! 
After that, lunch and a small siesta! 
Let’s keep those beautiful Spanish habits!
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This is beautiful! I honestly have felt more connected and understood around people in recovery than with any other relationship in my life. Like we just get the struggle and can totally relate. So happy for you 
@en_dub great to hear that you had a good experience at the meeting and were able to say those words out loud. I know how heavy addiction can be and it is so freeing when we can be honest with ourselves. A big stepping stone in our recovery 
@Juli1 hope the day turned around for you. Sending positive happy vibes 
@Leveller 3 1/2 hrs. Sorry friend. I deal with this same crazy schedule. Hope you are able to rest throughout the day after the ceremony. I took a few melatonin last night and did manage some sleep but woke up feeling like crap. Still not fully awake … luckily I don’t have much to do and things can be moved to tomorrow
Like who? I am realizing that every one is dealing with some type of battle. I’m recovery u am have been fortunate to see how connected we all are. I was presenting as a totally functional sober person. Most people u neer today are stunned to discover that I was drunk when we interacted. Point being that we humans are good at hiding things …you just keep working your recovery…ODAAT. it is totally normal to expect results and changes but have to remember that you are just 35 days in. You for sure have made many changes (most unseen as they are internal). Sleep and mindless phone games got me through my first month and then I was lucky to find TS…I stuck here like glue…be kind to yourself…the gym will be a part of you life soon enough…right now you are working hard internally.
@Scorpn sorry love. I’m glad you are searching. Hope you do find something more suitable. Sending hugs as you get through till then 
@JVKE whoop there it is-- sorry we missed it. 7 years and going strong 
. Great to have you here Jacob
@Talking welcome to the community J. Great work on your day 1. This is a wonderful safe space to connect with others in similar journey’s…hope to see you around
@Jette whoohoo . Triple 1’s… great work…keep up that momentum
Much love my friend. Great to see your name pop up. Lord of positives in your 2025. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis . Here if you need. Sending love and hugs . Flex them sober muscles… proud of you for staying sober through it all (the good times sometimes are just as hard as the bad ones to stay on this path)
@Thumper1213 hey Billy. Great to see you friend. Sorry about the relapse. Awesome that you are back and working on your day 1
So happy to hear that. .
@Lensmosis12 way to go with your sobriety time. Milestone malady is a thing.. it’s like your brain sees the triple digits approaching and feels it’s ok to drink cause “a person that can make 100 days must not have a problem”…lies! The addict brain can play many tricks. Know the urges and thoughts are temporary and keep working your recovery. Buckle down with more tools if necessary ODAAT
@CR84 well done on 80 days ! Keep working that amazing recovery practice
Checking in on Sunday afternoon
Took some melatonin last night and it’s making me feel very lazy and fatigued. I do have an appointment for a haircut today and it’s too late to cancel lol ..gotta move soon. We did get some light snow which I feel is too early lol ..glad it’s the first snow so nothing is sticking to the streets.
Went to see Die My Love last night and really wish I had stayed at home. I agreed to see the movie blindly and should have watched the trailer first. Lessons learned.
Ok…off to try and salvage the day…maybe a cold shower will do the trick.
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day… sending you all so much love 
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My advice is to hang in there, and be absolutely totally sure that drinking or doing drugs is not going to help you with your anxiety. For me there was no quick fix, it took lots of time and lots of work and in the end I’m not even sure what helped me the most. But my general and social anxiety have gotten a LOT less. Keep going friend.
BTW, there is a thing called milestone anxiety (hm, not sure it’s called that, but I am sure it exists). You got a pretty big one coming up Len. Many people experience heightened stress and anxiety close to a big milestone friend. You got this! And we got you.
Edit: Ow, Jazzy already described it for you. Well, one more time won’t hurt OK.
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WOW!!! Congratulations on 7 years!!! Thays really impressive 
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I am moved myself by your realization. I never thought I could be that person and had no thoughts of how great life can be and is sober everyday. I’m happy you are feeling better mentally.
For you!
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Hey there 
Congratulations on 97 days! Thats amazing work! I have suffered from anxiety as well (more than Id like to admit). I found that deep breathing, grounding exercises and/or mindfullness is really helpful. Just being fully present in the here and now. Ill do dishes slowly for example while being mindful. Or Ill do the 5 senses grounding technique to bring me into the present.
Hope this helps and hope ur anxiety does not last long for u today.
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Checking in on day 84. Spent my sunday hiking in our National Park. Had a great time!
Then a great dinner at my parents place.
This sunday was great. And sober!
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Oh this is sooo BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you my dear friend 
I can agree with what u wrote about never thinking that I could be that person. And now seeing where I am today, I am grateful for “normalcy” and stability and a drama-free life. My HP is sooo good! Im blessed to be on this journey with u
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and helpful note. I means a lot to me that you are here with such great help and understanding
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Wow. Thank you so much. Your note is super helpful and thoughtful. I appreciate you. And your advice about grounding and the Step by Step calming technique
All so helpful! It you most of all for helping.
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Ur so welcome!! How are u feeling since u posted earlier?
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@Christophe keep going!! Remember all the reasons why you want to be sober. This is just your demon trying to get you back on the bottle. Nothing good will happen by picking up. Getting sober does not mean rainbows and butterflies. But it at least it not spent every day feeling like shit!! Regretting what we did or said the night before in our drunken stupor. Please don’t pick up today! You can do this! Remember that you want this!! Read some of your older post. I promise if you pick up, you will regret it tomorrow. Stay sober with me today! You can do this. Wake up tomorrow to day 36!!
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Check in day 12
12 days alcohol free
12 days energy drinks free
6 days without self harm
30 days no kms stuff
My emotions are all over the place but at least I was able to check in with myself and get some self care done. I shaved my face and washed my hair. Which always makes me feel like a new person.
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