Checking in daily to maintain focus #82

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Continuing the discussion from Checking in daily to maintain focus #81 - #2558 by arwd.

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Good morning sober fam DAY 99 check in

Happy Monday to all just wanted to wish everyone the best on this new work week remember we are going into this new week hangover free and at 100% so let’s get it! :flexed_biceps:t4: Have a great day to all. :folded_hands:t4::victory_hand:t4:

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Good morning friends, day 39.

We have a really old rescue cat, not even sure how old, but he seems to be nearing the end this morning. We rescued him from my mother-in-law’s yard years ago. He was in rough shape, sleeping under the house and getting beaten up by the other cats…

He’s spent his last 8 years or so demanding treats and snoring on cozy blankets… He runs the neighborhood here and has it pretty good.

I’ll be sad if it’s his time but I feel good knowing he has been loved and pampered these past years.

Have a great day.

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Good morning

Day 14

Yesterday was a good day I got my tree put it up and decorated it. Relaxed most of the day which was nice. Doing this one day at a time and hoping I can stay sober which is my main goal here. Getting ready for work and having my cup of coffee

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Waking up from a good 10 hour sleep. I have a couple hours of me time until the crew shows up.
My last me time for a while.

I havent fished out of this port a lot. Pretty much every memory I have here from before this year includes me at the bar.

Im glad that changed this year. I havent stepped inside any of the bars this year!
Restaurants have closed. Tackle stores have closed. There is vacant commercial places here. The bars are all still going strong.
F*ck them bars!
I spent quality time sleeping on my last night onshore. Not at the bar telling lies with all the other drunk fishermen.
No sea-tox for me…

Big weathers coming. I have nervous anticipation. Im scared and excited. We will head out this afternoon
We start pulling gear at 8am tomorrow.
I feel good. Hand injury feels good. I’m ready!

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2 weeks! :flexed_biceps:

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I love how this app keeps me accountable and on track

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24/7 easy access. This place is awesome!

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@BlancheDuBois Oh that is a wonderful milestone - first concert sober! Love that you enjoyed yourself and had the benefit of a hangover free following day! Hope all went well with the project and you can now enjoy some well deserved time off.

@Madds Hope the Christmas concert was a great distraction. We really only can go through the low times. But you must remember that you don’t have to go through them alone. We are here for you and with you. “this too shall pass” is something that I play on repeat when I am dealing with the worst of it. It sometimes goes on longer than I think I can bear but I am always grateful to have gotten through with the love and support of my irl and TS community. Much love to you Madeline… wishing you a wonderful day/ week ahead :people_hugging:

@BriCrowe Getting lost in art is a beautiful way to spend the time. Do share your creations with us when they are ready. A change of environment can do wonders. Grateful you are utilizing your resources and working your recovery so diligently. I had a very relaxing day yesterday thank you. :hugs: In the early days I also did not feel like I fit in with my life and surroundings. It took a minute to find the new me. I did have to leave some people in this process but others have stayed and our friendships have grown stronger. It takes time. Glad you are now focusing more on yourself :heart: Beautiful pic - glad others got you links to the art thread.

This made me laugh - thanks for having having humor in these times. That absolutely blows! I really do not like you hubby in the least. Do believe he suffers from split personality or bi polar issues but still no excuse for his down right abusive behavior. He is cruel and mean and you my friend do not deserve it. I am grateful you were able to rest and enjoy some Christmas movies yesterday. Hope they cheered you up. Sending you love and hugs and hope you know that you are special. You are deserving of love and respect. :people_hugging: :heart:

@NewEnglander1970 Oh that is rough spot cause texting can always mis represent our intentions. I did not get the joke personally until you explained and that is where she may be as well. And also, through no fault of your own, she may have had someone / something make her feel down about her field so your comment could have driven that feeling further. It may be a good idea to explain where you were coming from and clear the air if you are wanting this friendship to continue.

This is powerful and I am glad you are taking a step back and letting things flow. Prioritizing sobriety and building those sober muscles is awesome work. This will help you tremendously in the long run. :hugs:

@arwd The tracking is for you and you alone. We use the tracker to help us stay accountable. For most if we let one day /one sip slide then that is the slippery slope and gives us grace to do the same next time and so on. I am so sorry for what you are dealing with and very grateful that you have the support you do in real life. We are all here to support you too. No one can tell you what is best for you - only you know this. In 100 / 1000 /2000 days you won’t know the difference between 3 days and 162 days so it is all about what you need right now to continue on this journey. I wish you well an

@Thumper1213 Glad you are back and working on day 1 Billy. Do you know what happened? Are you able to work through it with support and tools to help you in the future? We are here rooting for you my friend. ODAAT :hugs:

@Peace Love the 450 days of sobriety. Happy 43rd birthday Jen! :birthday_cake: :partying_face: :tada: Wish you a day filled with love and happiness and a wonderful year to follow. I am so sorry for the heaviness you are feeling. I do believe your mom is watching over you and very proud of you and happy to see you thriving and enjoying life! Much love Jen :heart:

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@ceejayboi YEAH to 2 weeks! Love the goal - keep it going strong :muscle:

@JasonFisher Hope the weather doesn’t mess with your plans - YEAH to pulling gear tomorrow - so very excited for your adventures :hugs:

Checking in on Monday morning

I had a few hours of deep sleep which feels good. Enjoying a hot cup of coffee while cozy indoors - it is brutal outside LOL. I spent yesterday doing absolute fuck all which was nice. Still hurts to breathe and move but feel like I am making progress. ODAAT :pray: So very grateful that I did not allow my mind to self soothe with old habits during this time. I will admit that the thought seemed appealing more than once. Grateful I was able to not only remember the night that led me to sobriety but also play the tape forward. Tools I have gained while on this forum. Thank you all :hugs:

Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day - sending you all so much love :heart: :heart:

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Those thoughts creep in at our most vunerable moment. They try from every angle.
Im glad your recovery is strong!

Wishing you a speedy accident recovery.

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Monday morning work check in. Been awake half of the night with my daughter who is sick. will hopefully have something more upbeat to edit this with later today, but for now it’s this hello. :waving_hand:t3:

Lunch edit:

Some wins propelling my day:

-My wife made an awesome dinner last night.

-My daughter is in an amazingly bright and happy mood despite being up every hour with a dry cough from 9PM to 9AM this morning.

-My wife is rallying and in a good mood so far today

-Work is going perfectly. I’m 19+ years into my career, and I’d say 2025 has been my best year of work so far.

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@LimePuddin1 no worries on the LOL. I’m from NJ and I also lived in Maine for a few years so yea I know that 28 isn’t really cold. It’s just unseasonably cold for FL. It never lasts either, it’s usually only for a day or so

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Thanks for taking care of that old Tom. Every cat deserves cozy blankets and tasty treats. What’s his name?

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Tight lines friend. :+1:

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302 days and no desire for alcohol and cauliflower cheese for dinner :smiley:

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Checking in on day
950 no alcohol
459 no form of weed
590 nic free

All numbers streight in a row
Im sober and pumped for the holidays

Happy holiday season everyone

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Checking in

I haven’t checked in in the past 2 days! After my 2-week break from work Im back at it tomorrow! It’s about time, my work phone has tons of missed calls, WhatsApps and mails. I don’t mind going back. I like my job.

I’ve been cooking for this upcoming week. I also met my mom 2 days ago at a place where she’s staying at, taking care of a dog. I was gonna go for a coffee, the problem is, that ever since I got bitten by a dog 18 months ago, I’m afraid of dogs. My mom swore she’s tame and a good girl but still she barked and growled at me. So it was either the dog or me in the same room. Doggie had to be 1 hour outside in the garden… :woman_shrugging: I didn’t last long, as I didn’t feel comfortable with the whole situation!

I went for my morning walk this morning, and probably I’ll do a punch bag workout now! :boxing_glove:

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386 AF, 179 porn free, 84 THC free.

Meh. I’m sober.

Did a lot of nothing this weekend. Too cold. Also just not spaces to hang that match the vibe I’m looking for. I have time to volunteer it seems if I’mthis bored. I’ve got good plans for Thursday-Sunday and I can be OK knowing that not every day is going to be a social bonanza. A few slow days at home doesn’t mean I’m lame…or does it? Ah well, I am lame with or without the addictive behaviors. Might as well not be miserable too.

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@peace

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peace

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Checking in from the airport. Boarding starts in 20 minutes. I bought a new book to read on the plane. Hope everyone has a good 24 hours!

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