Yeah the jeans have my vote too, they let me know everything good and bad.
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Good morning everyone! Starting another sober day! Hope you all have a great sober start into this week
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If I go by the jeansā¦ Things are not well. 
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So proud of you Julia!! Just for today, stay sober and present. 
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Morning Julia hereās to one more sober day 
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Happy sober Monday Julia
Have an absolutely fantastic day!
Hello lovely people. Iām feeling down. Donāt know for what or why I do this sober thingā¦I donāt want to drink but at the same time yes. Just want to escape my boring life sometimesā¦
Just looking forward to my bed today. Iām tired. Itās so hotā¦ Wanted to go to the lake but itās too late now
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Hey beautiful - iām sorry itās a blah day ā we all have the ups and downs and the key is to know that this is the adventures of life and that alcohol will in no way help solve the blah feeling.
I can totally relate in wanting to escape. What is boring - doing same stuff everyday? - try to set a goal to do something or go somewhere every week ā sometimes just planning for this one day is enough excitement for me. You may want to do for more than one day in a week?
Try to pick up a hobby? I know the heat can be a bitch - are you able to do any indoor activity where you are at?
Remind me of how old your kids are? - could you take them bowling? When weather is good - try putt putt?
Water parks are fun - not sure if you have any near you.
are you able to get to a meeting or log onto one now?
Sending you loads of love and strength my friend. 
we are here if you just want to chat till you feel better
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I miss the Waltonās and the sunshine thread 
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Iām here. I donāt know if I can start again. I donāt know if I have another try in me. Having people around me drinking fucks up everything
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oh sweetheart - it does suck when those around you are drinking but you are strong (i know it). Are you able to leave the hang out / event when drinking becomes too much?
Have great non alcoholic drinks on hand to have something in your hand and just think of all the guilt you will not be experiencing and the 0 hangover you will be waking up to.
You deserve a addiction free life and i know you have the fight in you to make this happen. We are all here with you love - stay strong!!
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I just came off my lunch meeting. I need to continue the meetings. I need to do all the stuff I did the last week.
What I donāt need is people around me drinking. I stayed strong for a week since my in laws came. I went to bed early to avoid them at night. I did my things and I said no to the first drink always. I thought they understood. But no, they just continue drinking. Itās so normal for them. And they are still here until the beginning of next week. I need to distance myself from them again. Thatās what I need to do. I know this. Itās just so hard when they are just in the houseā¦
I love them but Iām glad when they leave. It fucks up my sobriety
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Love you my friend 
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Awe loveā¦i love you too and hate to see you struggling like this. Being so uncomfortable daily in your own house. So happy to hear that you did get to a meeting.
Just think - in one week your in laws will be leaving. The worst will be the weekend so lets get a plan for that now.
I know evenings and weekends are your most vulnerable. For evenings, are you able to watch a movie or read a book in a different room? Can you jump onto an on line meeting, meditate or do yoga to get your body/mind ready for bed.
Luckily- at your bed time most of us in the usa /Canada region are still awake - send us a line and chat about whatever to keep yourself distracted.
Its not easy i totally understand finding space inside your safe space for yourself but for this one week we will do our best to find one.
Sending you so much strength in getting through this week especially ā¦i know how badly you dont want to drink- together we can make tgis happen 
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How does your husband to your sobriety. Is there a way to make your house a no alcohol area? Might be a stupid question but tbh if this makes you struggle in early sobriety than it would be a NO. Your home should be somewhere you can feel safe and at home. I know there are other set-ups here as well. But it obviously doesnāt work for you atm. Your sobriety comes the f*** first.
Big hugs to you 
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Iām just counting the days til they are gone. Iām in bed. Safer and sober. I keep away from them at night. They are sweet but just donāt want to understand me. They are very dominant and my husband never stood up to them although he supports me not to drink. I feel like a little kid with them. Always. But I know what to do. I really need to keep away from them mostly at night, during the day thank God noone drinks. Once they are gone I will tell my husband to throw away all the leftovers. Or give away. Whatever donāt care, just donāt want it in my house. I feel sad today. Down. But going to bed sober is what makes me feel a little happy
Thank you all. I appreciate it so much that you guys are all writing
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Good morning everyone, I woke up itās almost 5:30, sun is rising and I hear the rain. Today I wake up full of gratitude to wake up sober. I could have slept more but Iām just so thankful that Iām not waking up to another hangover or anxiety. Anxiety is gone. This fast heart beating with almost having a Panic attack is just gone. Iām looking forward to another sober day.
Have a good sober 24 hours
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Itās a lot that I learned on my journey so far and there is still so much to learn.
A lot is setting up boundaries and overcoming the guilt and the negative feelings that came first. And it also gave me surprising moments realising people can understand me.
Itās good you found a solution to keep that boundary up for you. 
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what a beautiful way to wake up. I do hope your grateful attitude has been witg you throughout the day!
Another day alive and fighting for a better lifeā¦we will conquer
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