Originally Posted by mystified

Just after 6pm on day 18.

It's been another busy day but productive. I like days like that, they make me feel like I've accomplished something.

I am extremely tired and have come down with a cold but have a fresh cream cake in the fridge which I think will soothe my soul and make everything right with the world again.

The av has been strangely silent over the last few days. This concerns me somewhat but I guess it means I'm still on my guard.

24 more hours for me please.

Originally Posted by erfra7

I feel hopeless, I apply for the job of bus driver and a computer say that I'm no good I can't apply in person.
But I know that the first drink is only one way ticket to hell and being there before.

Originally Posted by StartAnew68

10:50pm in the UK and three days completed.

Originally Posted by Kris47

Originally Posted by kenton

I'm sorry you're feeling tired and under the weather Jo. I hope you feel better soon. I read this poem yesterday and I really liked it. I thought maybe someone else might like it too.

The Guest House
by Rumi

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!

Even if they're a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honourably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
Meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

8.24am in the UK and I'm in for another 24. If I am a guest house, as long as I'm sober I can handle whoever or whatever shows up at my door. Wishing everyone a great day xxxx

Originally Posted by 1newcreation

24 pls of hope

Originally Posted by Delilah1

7:39 in California and checking in for another 24. I've been running nonstop, and feel completely exhausted, I am going to try to fall asleep early tonight. It always sounds good in theory, but somehow it doesn't quite work when I try to close my eyes.

Hope everyone is doing well.

❤️Delilah

Originally Posted by Cknopf82

For some reason I was feeling a bit down today. My friends at therapy noticed and asked me if I was ok. I mentioned it to our group therapist and we spent time talking about what was going on with me today. It was really helpful. I still was a bit down at home and the exhaustion of depression took over and I took a nap. I was trying to plan activities for myself since my husband will be out of town visiting family for a few days with the children. I'm staying behind so I can attend the hospital program. I was thinking about one of my therapy friends and was looking up a shop she was telling me about. Suddenly the phone rang and it was her. She was checking up on me to make sure I was ok. We made plans for Friday. We will go have dinner together and she is going to take me to my first AA meeting. I'm excited and yet scared. I'm glad I have my new friend to be at my side and guide me. This is a big step for me. I was honest with her and told her I was happy she suggested that because on my own, i may not have gone to a meeting. So that is the update with me. Im going to keep myself busy while the family is away and continue to work hard. Good night everyone.

Originally Posted by joandmelandhan

24 more for me please. I hope you are all well and my thoughts go out to those in pain or struggling or caring for loved ones ❤❤❤

I'm so sick of feeling tired and under the weather. I feel so lazy my house is a cluttered mess but I can't seem to get motivated for action. It's getting me down but I can't motivate myself. Its like instead of my A/V wanting me to drink it's telling me I'm ill and can't do anything. I'm using my "recovery" as an excuse to be lazy.....sorry for the mild rant I'm just down a bit I guess.......love you guys ❤❤❤

Originally Posted by joandmelandhan

24 more for me please. I hope you are all well and my thoughts go out to those in pain or struggling or caring for loved ones ❤❤❤

I'm so sick of feeling tired and under the weather. I feel so lazy my house is a cluttered mess but I can't seem to get motivated for action. It's getting me down but I can't motivate myself. Its like instead of my A/V wanting me to drink it's telling me I'm ill and can't do anything. I'm using my "recovery" as an excuse to be lazy.....sorry for the mild rant I'm just down a bit I guess.......love you guys ❤❤❤

Originally Posted by kenton

I'm sorry you're feeling tired and under the weather Jo. I hope you feel better soon. I read this poem yesterday and I really liked it. I thought maybe someone else might like it too.

The Guest House
by Rumi

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!

Even if they're a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honourably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
Meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

8.24am in the UK and I'm in for another 24. If I am a guest house, as long as I'm sober I can handle whoever or whatever shows up at my door. Wishing everyone a great day xxxx

Originally Posted by LilDeb007

5:50 am And plan on staying positive for the next 24 hrs.

Originally Posted by LilDeb007

5:50 am And plan on staying positive for the next 24 hrs.

Originally Posted by jsm273

Good morning! I'm in!

Originally Posted by Vinificent

07:00 EDT and another 24 for me! 23 days down and humbly asking for the next 24 hours.
Great AA meeting last night...gives me even more confidence that I am ready to move on from IOP, which is essentially small group therapy. Would like to find a sponsor and a therapist, neither easy to find, but hoping to work on that today.
Stay strong my friends 🏋

Originally Posted by Surrender2win

I'm in for another 24 @ 6:31 a.m. in IL

Late start for me this morning. Why am I so tired??? Ugh... must... get... coffee...

Hope everyone has a terrific day. Thanks for keeping me sober! Much love to all.

Starting Day #25