a very good idea. Start this thread @reeseycup
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Thank you everyone for your kind words and encouragement. I may not reply, but know that I read every comment and I truly appreciate it. 
Day 9. In the early morning I just felt the need to write down a short story that’s been percolating in my brain for years now. I got it all written down in one session, and I haven’t written in YEARS, so it felt nice to create something again.
Took a long nap. Had horrible nightmares. Realizing and trying to come to terms with a lot of childhood abuse I experienced. Trying to be kind to Little Reese and letting him know that he’s safe now.
I’m tired, but I need to get up and move around. Plan for the rest of the day: taking myself out for dinner and NA ginger beer, maybe doing some painting, being gentle to myself and lowering expectations. Shower, yoga, Tarot, sleep. Therapy tomorrow, which will be good.
I can and I will do this. I am worth getting sober for.
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Day 10! I am determined to make it 2 weeks sober, but also being gentle to myself and taking it one day at a time. Feeling pretty good overall.
Plan for today: laundry laundry laundry, meal planning and prep, cleaning up the home, therapy this afternoon (will unfortunately have to miss my MA meeting but I think it’s a valid reason). Might bundle up and take a walk because it’s a chilly yet sunny day, might take a nap. I think I’ve finished the painting I’ve been working on (will post pictures afrer the last little touches).
I can and I will do this. One day at a time.
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Congratulations on your double digits 
. Yes two weeks is possible and I am looking forward to celebrating that milestone with you 
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Have a wonderful day.
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Day 11. Slept hard last night. Nightmares were difficult. I think that’s the toughest part of my sobriety, honestly. It’s getting easier for me to fall asleep, but I’m definitely not a fan of this whole PTSD thing… 
Started today with some yoga and breakfast. Currently at work. Plan after I get home is to cook up some salmon for dinner, finish up some chores I didnt get around to yesterday, shower, yoga, Tarot, sleep. Going to put my head on the pillow sober, no matter what.
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Proud of you xxx
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Day 12.
Last night there were a bunch of emergencies at work and I ended up staying super late, followed by staying up almost all night when I came home. Slept in today, now I’m trying to gather up the energy to roll out of bed.
Plan for today: going to pick up some takeout because I have absolutely no energy to cook. Watching an astronomy documentary in my queue. Shower. Yoga. Tarot. Sleep.
I am drained physically and emotionally, but I am sober. I can and I will do this.
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A long and very emotional day. I’m home now, safe and sound. Going to do some yoga and Tarot before bed. I am sober. Tomorrow is a new day.
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Grateful you made it through the day and are home safe and ready to sleep. Sorry for such an emotional day. Hope you get a good night’s sleep and wake up to a brighter day
About to be 2 weeks my friend…that is awesome 
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Day 13.
Sleep was fickle, but I’m awake now and that’s what coffee is for.
Going to be a busy day at work today (we are doing our monthly medication review and restock). Messaged my best friend to schedule a phone call, hopefully as soon as tomorrow, so that will be really nice and something to look forward to.
Plan for today: yoga class this morning, making myself a decent breakfast, work work work, catching up on some chores, hair wash day, yoga, tarot, sleep.
Almost 2 weeks which is WILD for me to think about. Just gotta get through today. ODAAT. I can and will do this.
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Very long day at work. I’m tired and a little more than stressed out. I really want to unwind by getting stoned, but i want to stay sober even more. Almost 2 weeks, i can make it.
Instead I’ll take a walk home and appreciate the clear night sky in the brisk winter air. Maybe I’ll run a hot bath when i get home to help me unwind and relax. If i can hang on until the pot shop closes, i can make it through the rest of the evening, and i can go to bed sober.
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You can make it through the evening/ night…a nice walk home in the crisp winter air sounds perfect. Stay warm and enjoy
Sending strength . You know deep down that smoking won’t help anything… looking forward to celebrating your 2 weeks with you soon
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Day 14!!!
Woke up super tired as per usual, and the coffee is taking a while to kick in. Did some morning yoga, ate a light breakfast, talked to my best friend on the phone which was really nice.
Plan for today: work, dishes, shower, yoga, tarot, early bedtime. I will be sober today.
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WOOT WOOT!!! Check you out with 2 weeks under your belt 
Awesome work my friend. Have a fantastic day today and keep crushing it!
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2 weeks!!! That’s so brilliant! Good job! I was thinking to myself today that my new addiction might be collecting my sober days… or as someone said:
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Your comments are always so helpful and encouraging. It’s been a bit of a stressful shift, and my addict brain was thinking it would be “ok” to have “just a little” weed to unwind, like a reward for getting 2 weeks sober…which of course doesn’t make sense and kind of defeats the whole purpose. But the addict brain is a deceptive and tricky one.
I’m tired, but I’m sober. Going to be off work soon and I’ll be able to get all cozy at home. Probably going to bust out the fuzzy socks and make myself some tea when I get home. Putting away the clean dishes, yoga, tarot, and sleep. Can’t wait to sleep, and to go to bed sober. Tomorrow is a new day.
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It totally makes sense that your mind tries to reward your milestone with wanting a relapse. I don’t even know what our addiction plays these mind games with us. Grateful that you saw it for what it was. Grateful that you know you won’t fall for the lies
Love your plan for the evening. You are doing great
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Ugh. Cravings are really hitting me hard. I’ve decided to stay late at work and take the long way home, so that the pot shop has time to close before i get there. The intensity of the cravings is really hitting home that i have a problem, which is all the more reason to stay sober. Just gotta make it through the next half hour and then I’m for sure in the clear.
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Juat read your story and its inspiring! Hang in there 30 minutes at a time 
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It’s scary when the realization hits home. For the longest time I said I was quitting just cause but didn’t really need to cause I was addicted. The reality hit me like a ton of bricks.
Hope you managed to stay late at work and will do the longer route home…a great plan. You have a wonderful evening outlined at home. 
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