Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks! Even if our DOC is different, in the end it’s all the same, we are all here because we want to do better for ourselves! Thanks for your words of encouragement. In bed now sleeping shortly and wake up tomorrow to a full week sober which isn’t something I’ve said in a long long time!
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Are there volunteer opportunities near you? I find that to be a really great way to feel good, meet new people, and make a difference in my community.
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Yeah there is a volunteer center but it’s very very limited. The only things it does is Meals on Wheels prepping and delivering. There are many sporting events over time that ask for volunteers so I might look into those opportunities as they arise. I live in a small town.
Congrats to that my friend what a beautiful thing 
Been MIA the last few days, just so busy with work travel and finally getting back home. Things are good. Got home yesterday, got a message as soon as I was home asking me to go out, I denied. Had to drop off something for a friend yesterday at their work (they work at a bar) on my way home, ended up crossing paths with a good friend in the parking who offered to deliver the package for me so I didn’t have to go inside which was just so thoughtful. Today, denied another request to go out. In bed now watching TV relaxing knowing that tomorrow I will wake up without any regrets and no hangover. Gotta admit that the lack of feeling like shit every morning is really starting to motivate me more and more.
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I love this. Great job on passing on the evenings out and protecting your sobriety. Those are big wins!! Here’s to putting another sober head on the pillow and waking up to no hangover 
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Welcome aboard friend. Too true, we can’t do this alone.
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I just came across your thread somehow. And let me say man… you are not alone. I would have over 30 days if I didn’t give in. This app has an amazing community and I truly hope that you keep pushing like you are and you’re always welcome here. There are a lot of amazing people and resources.
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Welcome I haven’t been here long either, but I just had a year this month on the seventh. It’s nice to come on here and just view even if you don’t post there’s a lot of helpful information on here and a lot of people that are willing to be there to listen
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I know that very much. I so love waking up sober keep going you’re amazing.
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Well 3 full weeks today! Woke up in a good mood, slept well for the first time in a while to be honest. Poor sleep pattern is an unfortunate reality of my life.
Overall just in a positive headspace lately and that makes my soul happy!
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I love a happy soul! Way to go with your 3 weeks 
… Keep that momentum going strong .
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So I unfortunately relapsed yesterday. Back to day 1. I don’t have much to say about it. I am pretty disappointed.
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I’m sorry friend. Grateful you are not letting it be the end and that you are back here with us working on day 1.
Do you know why you relapsed? Is it something you can change or avoid so it doesn’t happen again?
Hope you are doing well today. I know the first day can be worst. Stay connected 
Been hiding away for a bit, a bit ashamed. Day 5. Been here time and time again. Starting to wear me down thinking I’ll never make it out. Not sure what to do now. Spending my days going to work and then going to bed because if I am sleeping I can’t do anything wrong.
I’m embarrassed and yet this is the last place to be embarrassed. I don’t think anyone would judge me yet my biggest concern is being judged somehow. I have been continuing my therapy things have been going well. Yet this hole I am in is hard to get out of. Constant treading water.
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I literally did this for weeks into my sobriety to stay on track. I did have to face Nye on my day 10 but luckily I had great support that day to help me out.
Definitely no need to feel embarrassed here. We have all been here and know the struggles of sobriety. Day 5 and sticking to a plan is amazing work 
You just keep using your tools when the urges hit (know that they do not last long) …here cheering you on
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Glad you are here. No judgement here. We all want to stay sober and hope to help others succeed.
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2 weeks! Feeling pretty good. I am really focused on things, not that I haven’t been before but I just feel better about it. Going on holidays soon. A bit worried about that but I will take it one day at a time.
I have been sleeping really well, my energy level is good during the day, work is good, school not sure so much. But I will get on it. Going to sleep early tonight, big day next few days.
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Great job on two weeks. Thanks for checking in.
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Keep up the great work! Two weeks is a lot to be proud of! I just did my first 2 weeks and it was a roller coaster, so good on you
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