Originally Posted by goodbyeevan

Thank you Plenny, suze and Leigh. I do work at my sponsor's business part time and my old boss at the hospital said absolutely come back. I haven't done any surgical teching since the horrible hangovers and daily withdrawals so I'm looking forward to it. If and probably when i go back, I will feel more confident, not be hiding my hangover, no longer have uncontrollable shakes and hopefully anxiety will be much less or maybe gone altogether. Plus I will enjoy being back to earning more money that isn't wasted on drugs and alcohol. I know I am capable.

Today was bearable, but tomorrow I am the only one scheduled for 15+. 3 more days and then I am done with this job and off to see the Pacific Ocean for the first time! Already scouted out a meeting for the 2nd day there. So excited. Also today is 100 days!

Congrats snuf, rar and everyone, especially to those of us who had hard days and stayed strong. Much love <3

Originally Posted by lyddie

I am having one of those why am I awake at 1:45 in the morning moments so I decided to check in here to humbly request another 24 please. Sometimes these nights when I wake way too early have led to drinking so I will check in again at the witching hour.

Originally Posted by BarbieKen

Hi All,
I'm pooped. Went to my dentist and he looked me over and told me I had traumatic facial bruising from my oral surgery ( performed on Saturday). The dentist who did the work on me is a contractor. Very brusque, boom & boom, lots of pressure on my jaw! 3 shots, I still have a lump on my jaw where one of the shots were given.
Anyway, my kind regular dentist prescribed me antibiotics. And suggested taking them with Ibuprofen. I'm just about to do that, hopefully a better. Nights sleep tonight.
Oh yes! Checking in for my next 24 too!
Night all,
Bobbi

Originally Posted by RedBerryJuniper

I didn’t sleep well the past two nights, but it’s Summer, and that’s normal. Too much sun. In nine days, the days start getting shorter and I will sleep well come August.

So glad to be sober today. 24 with another strong coffee!

Xxxx

Red

Originally Posted by Rar

Good Morning Everyone. 24 more sober hours for me please. I will not drink today.

Congratulations to all achieving a milestone today. Well done.

Hope everyone has a terrific day today. Praying for all sick, struggling and sad today.

7:46 a.m.
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PS - I'm looking to start a new Netflix binge. I just finished 2 seasons of "Thirteen Reasons Why", which was very good. Anyone have any recommendations?

Originally Posted by Sunflowerlife

Here for 24 hours of beautiful sobriety.
I was reminded at a kids birthday party this weekend, where wine and beer was served at 1 pm, that a craving can come at any time. I was a little shocked as it’s the first craving I’ve had in months. And then I realized part of the reason I don’t have cravings is because I have sheltered myself from being around booze. I don’t go to social gatherings other than those hosted by my family and no one in my family has a drinking problem. I have built my sober muscle at these family parties over the last 13months so I was surprised that all you have to do is change the setting slightly (add people my age to the mix who are also parents to small children) and the feeling immediately changes. The desire to meet new people with a glass of wine in hand creeps in. The resentment of not being a normal drinker shows up. But I just sat with the feelings and thoughts and they passed within minutes. The girl I connected to the most was also not drinking so I got her number so we could get the boys together.
Just wanted to share.

Originally Posted by YCDT2

9:13am. Day 11. Knowing there is alcohol in the house got to me a bit yesterday. I did not want to drink it, but I wanted to pour myself a stash in case I wanted it at later date. I physically made the walk to get it a few times and then argued my AV away. I don't need it.

Originally Posted by YCDT2

I was tempted yesterday, but today I think I am okay. I know I can't drink because I am busy until Friday. I don't know if I could make it with it in the house long-term, but I will be okay until the end of the day. I don't drink during the week, but my AV was telling me to hide some to save for later. I just want to be honest with him and would rather just have a more lengthy discussion in person. Maybe he will understand that my problem is serious. He doesn't seem to think its that bad.

Originally Posted by Optimist4ever57

Day 9 is feeling like a very good day! 24 more hours please on this wonderful Tuesday.

I'm feeling exponentially better each day I wake up sober.

I had a wonderful surprise yesterday when I came home from work. My 17 year-old grandson that lives with me cleaned my house! That kid is always cleaning his bedroom and yesterday, he decided to reorganize the basement, clean the main floor and clean the upstairs. He vacuumed everything, even the stairs and is now going to rent a carpet cleaner and clean all my carpeting! Gottal love a kid that likes to clean, LOL!

Well, I'm at work so I need to get back to it.

I'll try to check in later this evening and see just how everyone is doing.

Keeping you all close to my heart <3

Originally Posted by SoberLeigh

My husband didn’t think that my problem was serious, either - he didn’t know the half of it. It is good to come clean.

Originally Posted by YCDT2

Ive talked to him many many times about it, and he says he understands at the time of the conversation. His dad is a very very bad alcoholic though, and I think he compares. Alcohol has not ruined my life yet, but it has ruined his parents life.

But, why let it ruin you? Why let it get to that point? He doesnt see a problem unless its like that...

Originally Posted by SoberLeigh

Most normies don’t truly understand. To them, a true alcoholic doesn’t maintain a job, keep the house clean, keep up with the laundry, care for a family and those in need, etc.

They don’t understand that there is a progression to this disease and that everything could fall apart in an instant.

Originally Posted by YCDT2

Totally unrelated to the alcohol in my house, but I drank one of those tiny bottles of champagne they hand out at weddings due to an argument with my mother.

Damn.

Originally Posted by YCDT2

Totally unrelated to the alcohol in my house, but I drank one of those tiny bottles of champagne they hand out at weddings due to an argument with my mother.

Damn.