Thank you! 
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Happy 700 days @Chevy55 you need to get some sleep whole you can before all those snow storms!
Glad to see you around the threads
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Quick check in because the physical therapist told me I have extreme internal and external damage and he’s gonna write a report so I can file a claim and report things to the police.
I also made a few new photos of bruises and minor cuts, etc, I found today after a night’s sleep. This paper trail is gonna be long af so I can make the trial as short as can be. The more proof, the better. I did feel overwhelmed and cried a bit today because my hands are crucial for my job and I felt like I was back at square one. No bueno, though the assisted living nurse on duty got me through the full-on crying panic attack.
I feel rather unstable and quite butchered, energy-wise but knowing I most likely have a strong case with my lawyer and the physical therapist backing me up, as well as having tons of photo’s makes me feel solid at the same time again too.
Plus. No alcohol nor energy drinks were touched in the meantime. So that’s a win!
All in all I might even say I feel kind of happy.
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Checking in.
I know I’m at 170 days porn free. Still AF and weed free too.
I did feel some sort of way when the girl I asked out explained herself a little more. I don’t know what it’s like to be a woman in this world and I am gathering that she thought I was gonna freak out or get mean if she said no. She let me dangle and her response was a non answer that left me feeling raw and confused. I did get a bit frustrated and decided I didn’t deserve that kind of treatment. Like, no you’re not obligated to respond in a timely way but courtesy between friends is a reasonable expectation isn’t it? Oh well, true colors shine through and all that.
I feel strangely pretty good right now. I can see more clearly that it just wasn’t a match and would’ve been just another woman who sought validation from many external sources and prides herself on being a bit of a challenge. Plus she’s not sober. I went through all of this without checking out through addictive behavior. Gonna pat myself on the back once more.
I meditated on letting go. Then went to the gym and tried out some of the new equipment they set up over the last three days. Now I’m gonna go take the dog for some play time and pick out a tree to decorate.
Kiddo is feeling better and will be able to perform in his play tonight. They have a matinee tomorrow that I’ll be going to.
I hope you all have a peaceful weekend!
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I had been close to overeating tonight. I managed to find out what my body needed instead of food and the urge to overeat passed.
Thank you @Butterflymoonwoman for your support! 
Soon I can go to bed and I am so glad I will hit the pillow smoke free, binge eating free and sugar free. So grateful for this community!
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Youre so welcome friend anytime!
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Checking in 1437 days sober from alcohol. 30 dec will mark 4 years. Yesterday I wanted to drink, to just fuck it all, to feel numb, to not think, to not be here but in a bubble of nothing. I did not drink, Im not going to, my sobrity is safe and Im sure in my self. But my life is hard atm, I need to take some hard decisions.
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Sending u strength to manage all that u have to do friend. Sounds extremely difficult 
I am excited tho for u 4 years 
I know ull get there 
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Thanks. And it’s nice to come back a little more. Missed everyone.
I’m working on that sleep, went for a massage today so hopefully that, a nice shower and early to bed will set me up for a good nights rest.
Talk to you soon,
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Huge congrats @Madds !! Happy first soberversary. One year is definitely an accomplishment to be proud of.
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Good morning friends 
1348 days alcohol free
62 days THC free
It’s been an incredibly busy and stressful time over here. My son had court, which was not a terrible outcome and we have some support by the police to keep a curfew for him and to follow our house rules. Which will be helpful for us, because he’s spent so much time this year running off and the police weren’t able to help us at all. Now it’s follow our rules at home, or your breaking your court orders and you will face being arrested, so there’s some weight behind it. Which will help us get him some support for his mental health and regular medication.
I would say I haven’t broken my binge eating counter, but I have not been able to keep up with mindfully eating and I have overindulged in sweets a few times trying to distract myself from difficult times. It’s not been too extreme but it’s heading that way so I’m resetting my binging to bring my focus back. Stress is always a trigger. The alcohol noise this time of year is hard too, ‘Christmas fun’.
After our bad day at court my son said to me ‘I just want to get drunk’ and I tried to open my mouth to say something like, that won’t help, or it will only make it worse, but I was just in shock. I knew he was smoking a bit of weed but he’s at the age where him and his peers are wanting to experiment with alcohol and he’s already realised it’s an escape from shitty feelings. And it’s scaring the shit out of me. It doesn’t matter what I say to him about alcohol and addiction, he’s a teen and won’t listen. All I can do is actively show him you don’t need alcohol to cope, to model sobriety and dealing with hard times without alcohol. I will keep gently telling him how much worse alcohol and drugs will make his mental health but I know it will only be life and experiences that will teach him, and I’m so scared and worried for him.
Anyways, I’ll try to check in again more often. Life has just been really tough lately.
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It was a really good day! I managed to get everything on Linda’s list done and then some… No grumbling or arguments caused! 
Now just relaxing before my 8pm meeting.
Have a great evening!
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Its been a long while since I checked in. 23.5 months sober and clean. Life is still lifing yet with the help of the rooms(meetings( my sponsor, step work, therapy and taking it odaat most importantly the God of my understanding I have come this far. I have come back in hopes to stop my addiction to nictione. I am sick of smoking and have been able to stop for weeks/months at a time. Using my toolbox this community being one. I will make myself accountable by checking in. Have a wonderful 24 all. Keep at it. Its so worth it. 
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Day 18. I’m alright. I had big plans to sleep all the time, but this is hard for me, like who am I kidding. I’m releasing a lot!!! Still wobbly but understanding more and more how much I need to anchor myself in sobriety, that sober me is the best situation to create what I need and want to. Thanks for listening 
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@madds So sorry for the emotionally draining day at work. Hope the weekend is better for you. A huge congrats on your 1 year sober anniversary. Much love Madeline! 
@mno Grateful that you enjoyed a day with a TS member Yeah the accident was a doozy. Grateful to be alive and recovering. I am definitely taking the rest needed and happy to have a wonderful family helping me out.
@tragicfarinelli Beautiful tree I do love that you were able to convince your MIL to go and that she had such a wonderful time Pizza, friends and carols sounds like a lovely time! Grateful your MIL is ok 
@supermassivedarkstar OMG friend. This all sounds so scary and horrid. I am grateful you are ok. Grateful that you are home and healing. Hope the legal process and treatment go well I do hope your pains subside soon So very sorry for all that you are going through. So grateful that you are taking the time to document everything and gathering proof. This should indeed help in making the trial go smoother and hopefully quickly. Grateful you have a good physical therapist and also nurses around you to help you through. It is ok to cry – you have been through a traumatic experience. Let it out friend. You are strong and a beautiful soul – I wish you a quick healing journey
@lucalds Thanks friend – I am healing. A huge congrats on your triple digits 
I love Only Murders in the Building. Great cast and each season has a great plot! ENJOY
@dustysprungfield Great work on your 3+ months of sobriety. Glad you are here sharing your journey and stacking up the days 
@tito23 WHOOHOO 3 months is amazing! Way to go friend. Love the Cube reference. Today will be a good day! I see Menno clocked it 
@danielaj WHOOP WHOOP you are crushing it with the week sugar free. 50 days no smoking tomorrow 
Keep going strong with all your timers! Should check out the What I’m Listening To Right Now \m/ (Part 2) thread for music shares So grateful that you stuck it out and did not give into the urges. Flex your muscles girl – you are outstanding!
@jesile WOW that sounds like a rough morning. Hope all the results come back quickly and everything is ok. Do take care of yourself
@charliec YIPPEE on your 1 month milestone! Way to go Charlie. Good luck with the list… I know some tasks can get tedious and make us mutter things under our breath for this I play happy tunes to sing along too so that I can’t accidentally grumble the wrong thing LOL. Just saw your update – how cool is that! So happy for you – enjoy your meeting
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@chevy55 sorry sleep is not where it usually is for you. Hope you get that regulated soon Were you able to resist gym time? Hope so
@poppyfairy Sending quiet calm vibes to your boys- hope it helps bring the noise level down Good luck friend.
@jasonfisher Good lord Jason – that does sound awful. Please take are of yourself and your hand. I understand not wanting to end the season before it begins but please do not let any injury go untreated. Hopefully it is not hurting and will heal quickly
@richardd1013 I hope the visit went better than expected. Glad you will get to see your daughter. Sending hugs friend.
@wakikki Oh man that is hard. So very grateful you didn’t drink. So grateful that you feel safe in your sobriety. I am so sorry for what is causing the Fuck It feeling. Hope things get better. We are here for you friend… I think of you every time I turn on our show… still working through it LOL.
@alycia I am sorry friend. Of course stress is a huge trigger. I am grateful you are not turning to old coping mechanisms and staying true to yourself on your eating counter. I do hope it all gets easier for you soon I am grateful that the courts are enforcing the house rules – I do hope the weight of the courts helps and that your son does follow them.
@lotusflower Often think of you friend. So happy to see you closing in on your 2 year milestone! Great work. Glad to see you doing well. Smoking really is a beast. Join us on the Grumpy A-holes (quitting cigarettes/ nicotine products) (Part 2) thread – lots of great tips / advice and support there too. Look forward to seeing your daily check ins
Checking in on Saturday evening
1081 days free of alcohol and weed
1496 days free of cigarettes
Grateful for getting in a doctor’s appointment first thing this morning and my parents being able to take me. Luckily they put me first and got me to X-rays right away. SO grateful that I’m just banged up. Nothing is broken. Just sprained, swollen and bruised and a few hairline fractures but nothing that won’t heal by just resting I think I just received the last of the reports so now I can rest LOL.
I have taken the day to sleep or lay in rest and watch a lot of tv. Now catching up on TS
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day / evening – sending you all so much love
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I saw you checking in regularly. Whats one more thing you can do for your sobriety?
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Congrats on one year sober!
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I feel you… its a jouney, takes as long as it needs to. I had a lot of plans when I got sober as well, oh, im still working on it as well. Yeahhh, still going. Oh, just right around the corner.
I’m glad you are here.. it’s a tough road, but it’s worth it. 
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Checking in on day 865. It’s been howling wind and rain here on the west coast of England 
managed to get out for a soggy dog walk though and it felt good to be out in nature.
I’ve noticed an improvement in my energy levels this week. I’ve been following a keto diet, which is meant to improve ME symptoms because our mitochondria use fat more efficiently than carbs for energy production. I was skeptical, but committed to trying it for 2 months and I have to say I’m hopeful it is helping 
@Lucalds congratulations on 100 days 
@Madds congratulations on 1 year awesome achievements
@SupermassiveDarkStar sorry to hear what happened to you. I hope you heal quickly
@Alycia it sounds like you have so much going on with your son well done for being such a strong sober role model!
@Just_Laura hope everything is okay friend
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