Checking in daily to maintain focus #9

Good morning everyone, ahhh beautiful day here in tupper lake, last night I didn’t get to go with my girls to the circus, my ex had asked if I wanted to go, but her bf through a fit about it so I couldn’t go, not something I’m gonna let bother me accepted and moved on. The changes I’m feeling are so amazing, yesterday I was cracking jokes with ppl and being funny, I haven’t seen this Mike in 18 fricken years. I use to have a plain face with no emotion. Ppl are literally like wanting to talk to me, I use to always think ppl hated me, and it was because of what the alcohol was doing to me… So many huge milestones I’m seeing I’d love to go through and tag everyone but I just don’t have the memory to remember everyone yet :rofl:. Time to go hit some weights, have a awesome sober Saturday friends, thank you guys so much for being here with me

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Day 512, I think. Thanks everyone for the well wishes. I was feeling particularly sorry for myself with this sickness yesterday. I don’t necessarily feel better today, but my mentality and emotional state is better. I love seeing everyone’s progress @Frank68 - 2 years is amazing! And love seeing people battle through hard times and staying sober - @BobIsGone - loving watching your progress!

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Hope you continue to feel better. :heart:

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Checking in Day 47 :slight_smile:

Wishing everyone a fab weekend keep sober and strong

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Happy Day 47 Marie @Hopeful777!!!

Day 47.47
Checking in after long walk and coffee. Now chores and yard work. :stuck_out_tongue:

Stay sober all!!!

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This thread @AnnaMarie8288

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what a night, what a day. fear anger self loathing agression on me. I wanted to tear the place apart, and that on my birthday. But… i pulled myself togehter, ate to much suger, made amends with my dog, had a good walk and managed to enjoy the sunshine. An other moment of rock bottem to remind me how slipping can ruin everything, eventhough it seems the best option ever some days. So today I do not drink, do not sell my dog and go to bed with gratitude and peace

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Wow!!! Amazing job!!! :raised_hands::raised_hands:

I love hearing things like this!! I too finally feel like I can connect with strangers, I am no longer hiding something or feeling like a fraud. Feels good!

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Seriously, exactly the same. It’s crazy that the alcohol was making me hide when I was sober through the day at work, the anxiety, and feeling like people were judging me and dwelling on conversations I had with ppl, and worrying about what I was going to say. It’s seriously all gone, I don’t think or feel like that at all anymore. I’m finally being me, exactly what you said. I don’t feel like a fraud anymore. It’s crazy what alcohol makes us believe when it has us in it’s grip

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I feel like I have no outlet today. I am in such a state of frustration and anger. I want it to go away because I’m taking it out on my kids and I hate myself for it. I have a lot of things I need to get done. And my kids feel extra needy. That in itself makes me feel even worse. I should be so grateful to have my kids. And I am. But I have a massive lump in my throat and tension in my chest, and anxiety in my blood. I can’t shake this. I don’t want to drink but I desperately want to escape. I am having a rough time and I can see why people in AA might do better during these moments, because they have IRL people they can speak to when things feel too overwhelming. This isn’t me asking for help, I just really needed to vent.

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Sorry to hear you’re having a hard time. I wish I was closer so I could give you a break to recharge :two_hearts:

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32 …wow,:pray::rainbow: …kinda pleased with myself, definitely had thoughts of drinking when I was finishing work,just thoughts…cos I was hungry probably. Home,cup of tea, pyjamas on .tired!. Can’t wait for bed.busy day it twas.:+1:

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Day 228. Up early, did some thrift store runs, hit the store, and meal prep is done. Ready to relax!

Wore my new Fleetwood Mac shirt today. Totally not officially sanctioned by the band. Got a few “looks”…


Have a strong day!!!

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I’m sorry your having a hard time Lea. Maybe lock yourself in your bedroom for few mins and do some deep breathing. Hang in there. I know we cant be there with you IRL but know we’re here for you. Sending you hugs. :hugs:

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Day 7…checking in friends😊

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I’m celebrating day 95

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It’s ok to need help mate, and to ask for it. What’s the frustration? :pray::sparkling_heart:

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You don’t need the story just the facts. DAY 0.

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