No they have me on a lot of medicines everyday now though
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That’s a lot to go through too - a lot to handle. It’s a tough time 
Take care Holly and be gentle with yourself. 
Haven’t really been posting much, but I’m healthy and sober. Looking better then I have in a long time.
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I’ve really been trying to deal with my shoulder, work and just living life with the way I feel. But for me drinking isn’t an option I’m just not going back to that life
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Good to see you Hollz- I’m glad you’re feeling whole. Yes you feel pain but you’re present and you’re not running from it - and that’s a win.
Take care & keep up the good work, one day at a time
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Thank you Matt. I’m strong 
I just have to keep going day by day
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What brings you joy Hollz? What makes your heart jump?
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Writing, my kids, I love to walk
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Walking is the best. There’s so much to see 
I know how much you love your kids. You’re fiercely devoted to them. I can see how much that motivates you
I didn’t know you enjoyed writing. Do you mean journaling? Or do you do other types of writing as well?
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All kinds of writing
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That’s wonderful! There’s actually a few threads here with people who love to write - it’s a meaningful activity and lots of fun (Nanowrimo is a fun challenge for example, and there’s other activities too):
I think writing is a great way to dive into yourself and really let go. I enjoy writing & though I don’t do it often I enjoy it when I do: mostly journaling
I actually wore a book 
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Hello, I’ve been sober for almost 2 months. It’s been going well until recently.
I smoked weed last weekend and it seems like it has opened the flood gates.
My wife is away for the evening and all I can think about is drinking myself stupid and destroying all of the work that I’ve done.
I want to skip work tomorrow, drink until I can’t stand and pretend that it never happened.
I know there’s weed in the house. Weed isn’t my favourite but I’m even considering smoking myself stupid.
I’m obsessing right now and I don’t know how to sow my head.
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Hey there, sorry to hear things arent going so good, let the moment pass and choose your sobriety you will thank yourself tomorrow. Controlling those urges is one of the hardest parts in recovery, so when you feel this way, shift yourself into something more positive, do something you love or enjoy doing. Check to see if you’re hungry (that one hits me a lot) but anything but the drinking because it will not help what you’re feeling right now for the long term. Hope you decided to not jump into the booze take care 
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That is awesome! Is it an adventure? Who’s the main character?
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The perfect story
You are crushing it!! Keep up all the hard work 
I think around 2 months was when I really started to see all the benefits of sobriety come together…more money, more free time, no more hangovers etc.
Congrats 
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Congrats holly! 
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