Originally Posted by venuscat

I dunno....I can't imagine you even having the time to stop and think about how strong you are....love....of course it's not your fault. It was never your fault, and the fact that your son is doing as well as he is is because you are so dedicated....bet you there is an underlying physical issue, and they will find it.

A good therapist who works with a GP may well get to the bottom of this for you.

And I know you and your husband have a strong love....this is tough stuff...this is draining and would put a major strain on any marriage.

And we made sure you were on the list ....I knew your heart was here, even if you didn't quite manage to post.

You are never alone my friend....really. We have your back, always. ♥

Originally Posted by venuscat

I seriously love that we care so much about each other that we tell each other if we are not going to be around....Nick and I were talking about it this morning.

Internet friends huh, no way....this is a group of people invested in each other's well-being. We miss Pebs like mad and it hurts, and we are waiting for erfra to come back, and we want Kris to feel better....and we notice that Sunflowerlife missed some days and that Surrender2win and Madbird haven't posted for a while....and so on.

Really glad you told us you are going to be busy for a bit Neoo love....but hurry back, because we need you. And you know how much we care about you. ♥

Originally Posted by joandmelandhan

This is exactly how I feel too Suze! I'd be lost without you all its like my little second family. I remember being overwhelmed by the number of people here at first but it just becomes so much more than that. I always say our 24 thread is so much bigger than the sum of its parts. The genuine caring is amazing.
When I win the lottery I'm buying an unspoilt island and setting up a yoga retreat, spas and little cosy huts by the beach and we can all meet up whenever we like......PJ is running the art classes of course! Aah.....sounds nice eh?

Originally Posted by venuscat

I was traumatised as my plants outside froze faster than I thought they would, and I may possibly have overcompensated a little with new indoor plants....perhaps 5 new prayer plants were one or two too many?

Originally Posted by WeaverBird

I don't think you can ever have enough prayer plants, or any plants for that matter. You're making a kind of indoor jungle. I often have fantasy about living in the Palm House at Kew Gardens, warm and light.
My ideal house:

Originally Posted by Hevyn

I will take another 24 hours of serenity, please.

Originally Posted by Purplrks3647

I'll add another 24 more please!

Originally Posted by Babs1234

Ohhh Ardy we love you so much ! Hugs to you .
another 24 please
Babs

Originally Posted by wiscsober

24 more 0934

Originally Posted by olyrunner

Good morning, great to see all of you. Looks like there are a few folks under the weather - hope you all feel better soon! Just checking in for another 24.

Originally Posted by Kris47

Originally Posted by Delilah1

7:35 pm in California and checking in for another 24. Had a good day at work, and I have now walked every day this week hitting at least 10,000 steps. I have been pretty good with diet and I am down 8 pounds, and want to lose another 7-15 pounds.

One of my daughters went to the Museum of Tolerance in LA today, and the President of Israel was there which was very cool. I am actually waiting for her bus to get back to school now.

Tomorrow I am presenting to our leadership team. It is my first solo presentation to this group. I have everything ready, but I'm still a little nervous. It is about two hours long, so hopefully I can be interesting and relevant the entire time. I will let you guys know tomorrow night how it went. I am starting with a gratitude activity to get everyone into the spirit of the season, so if nothing else they will have an attitude of gratitude.

Congrats to all hitting a milestone today. Hope everyone is having a great week!!

❤️Delilah

Originally Posted by Kris47

Ah Ardy, I think I understand. I am offering my sobriety to honor the great man my husband was. 24 more hand in hand, Dear One.

Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife

Hi sober friends-
It seems I haven't checked in since the 10th- not sure what happened there.
It was quite the weekend- I spent Friday night at my parents house with the boys and everything went relatively smoothly. Saturday, however, was a disaster. Nicholas (our 6 year old) was totally at his worst and it made for a very challenging day. He was lashing out, being defiant, not listening- thank God my parents helped me the entire day. I had to cancel our dinner/playdate with the neighbor because of it. She totally understood.

Being with my parents all weekend allowed me to have outside eyes which confirmed to me that his behavior is not normal/typical and that it's not my fault he lashes out/hits/screams/slams door/is aggressive. He needs some help.

He even threw a massive, on the floor tantrum at his school yesterday when we took him and his brother to the book fair. He's 6 - this should not be happening.

I am waiting for a call back from a therapist. I just want him to be happy, confident, calm. I feel terrible he is dealing with all of this and terrible that I can't help him further.

He is misbehaving at school as well (we just met with his teacher yesterday.)

It's all too much to take in. On top of my contact allergies, my marriage which is falling apart- this is just too much. But we will get through it, I know that much. I just don't know how at this point.

I commit to another 24 hour of sobriety.

Originally Posted by Kris47

Celebration time!




CONGRATS Milestoners!!

Celebrating today are Time2Rise 3 weeks, Donnyb 1 amazing Month!, Vini an awesome 6 months!!!!!!, Tomls 1 year 1 month, Quincy 1 year 3 months, and McFlurry 1 year 10 months!

Originally Posted by Hats

Day 80..... Another 24 for me please

Originally Posted by Oxford1

I'm finding it to be a complete challenge to be sober when I have barely slept for a few days. It's embarrassing that I had to drink yesterday to get myself to the point where I was tired enough to sleep after 48 hours.

Originally Posted by Neoo

If I do not check in for a day or two not to worry guys all is ok, just busy this next while. If I get any idea at all to pick up I will be on here like a shot but I am pretty comfortable at the moment. I will still be around just saying if I miss an odd day all is ok...Love to All

Originally Posted by nmd

In for 24hours sober

Congrats to the milestoners today!