I’m very sorry for your loss Kelly. Wishing you lots of strength and healthy ways to deal with this. You WILL be 4 years sober in a few weeks. It’s hard but you can do this. Hugs to you.
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Day 23 check-in. Wishing everyone a peaceful and calm day. 
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I’m so sorry, Kelly. We’re here if you need us. Sending lots of care. 
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I’m very sorry for your loss. Losing a mother leaves a deep space in the heart.I went through the same loss, and I know how difficult the journey can be.
Please be gentle with yourself during this time. You are not alone.
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On Wednesdays my youngest nephew doesn’t attend preschool, so we get to hang out all day. We just got back from our local library where we picked up more than a dozen picture books on different animals! I’m so thankful for the opportunity to interact with him on a regular basis. Having an uncle in my life so regularly when I was young was not something I experienced. I just want to be a reliable, trustworthy and supportive beacon in their life, and thanks to being sober I get the opportunity to be that for them.
I’m grateful for my local library and helpful staff, the chance to be a positive influence on the younger members of my family, and for Springtime weather!
@KellyKelly I’m so sorry for your loss 
Sending love your way.
@Butterflymoonwoman Glad to hear you’re doing better! I hope your son enjoys himself on the ice!
@ceejayboi Great work on your 100 days! Sorry to hear you’re still dealing with that headache 
@Seizetheday Wow, 800 days! So amazing 
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Day 6 sober from alcohol. First day I don’t feel hangover, that’s a huge relief!
It was super productive at work, and now i am tired like a dog.
Met my sister today, she showed up at mt home unannounced. She knows my problem. I hate when she appears unannounced and she knows that, but still does. Thanks God I am fine bow and she didn’t catch me hangover or something. Somehow that’s important to me. I hate to feel ashamed, but my drinking made me feel just that, paradox.
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Day 440
Craving a drink really bad right now. I can’t remember the last time I thought I wanted one so bad. I’ve currently locked myself in my office trying to convince myself a drink won’t help. Really feeling tempted but also don’t want to throw it all away either. Trying my best to make it to the end of the day.
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You’re here Tisha. You don’t want to drink. It’s addiction whispering, screaming its dirty lies inside your head. Seeing its chance to get you back.
But it’s not imperative to comply. Nope. You know it’s all lies. You’re not giving in. We’re with you. You’re not alone. We’re in this together friend. I’m glad you are here. Stay with us. 
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Hugs to you
Sending calming vibes Tischa
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I’m literally sobbing like a baby in my office. It’s a whole mix of shit just hitting at once and I’m sitting here like I’m going absolutely mad fighting with my own head…
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You’ve come so far. Dont fall backwards. H.A.L.T! Play the tape.
You wont regret being sober and hangover free tomorrow.
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And alcohol’s saying it will help you quiet the ruckus inside of you. Just now, just this once… Nope again. It wouldn’t help even once, even now. And you’d be back where you were before you know it. Sorry stuff is so hard now friend. Crying is ok. You can do this. X
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Feeling the feels isnt fun sometimes. As the feels come in, we can begin to learn how to live with whatever is causing them. Trying to block them wont offer solution. It doesnt work anymore. It will create new feelings that arent fun to feel either.
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Fight it out! We’re in this with you!
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Take a shower. Eat too much cake. Drink 2 pints of water. Eat a bag of grapes. Do 100 star jumps. Any way you can null the cravings just for today…. ( I have tried all of the above and a hot shower, cake and water to feel bloated definitely helps). Look it’s not scientific but it might work.
You’ve more than proven that you know it’s worth the effort, and I know you can get through this sober 
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Checking in
Work was ok today, I got some stuff done that had been on my desk for a while! Like the monthly newsletter! I don’t know why, but it’s something I don’t like! We have an open rate of 50% with 45K contacts, which is not bad at all, but every month I struggle to come up with interesting things… 
Besides that my rib is complaining, I was so happy and motivated after my workout, but I guess I was overdoing it, I’ll give it a few more rest days! 
Watching some TV now, and off to bed soon! 
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@Mno @JasonFisher @erntedank @Kjcj @james83
Thank you all. When everything hit today at work with a million places to buy booze around me the first tool I thought of was reaching out here . I have made it home and did not make any stops. My game plan is to get the kids fed , hit the treadmill, shower and to bed early. I’m still feeling very chaotic but some of the weight has been lifted and no longer feel like I’m being completely crushed by these urges .
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Im glad you’re feeling better! Good for you, for reaching out! 
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Checking in still smoke-free. This day wasn’t too productive, but I did manage to finish the book and went to the book club. Otherwise I just worked and did a little reflection work about yesterday’s therapy session and about my hidden motivation and drive for giving up smoking. I’m really grateful for the circumstances (mainly coincidences) that made it possible.
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771 days free from alcohol
Still doing it sober with you guys
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