Class of March 2023 Part 1
Sober date: 20th May 2023
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Happy Saturday 
Went for a park run this morning and just about to start the Saturday chores. I’m really working on structure and routine at the moment. I think that’s where I have fallen down in the past. Having non-negotiables each day with the main one being touching base with my SR family. I’ve found once I get a few months sobriety under my belt I don’t do my daily check ins but I need to keep SR front and centre for that daily reminder of the fact that I can never drink again. Sometimes I will go months without an urge but it’s just that one moment that undoes me every time. If I come here every single day I’m hoping that will make the difference because after a long sober stint I forget just how much of a struggle it is following a relapse. Coming here every day is not only a great reminder of what it feels like with a relapse but also a reminder of what can be achieved through the wonderful stories of continued sobriety and how it changes peoples lives. Anyhow that’s enough rambling from me. Day 8. Stay strong friends
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Went for a park run this morning and just about to start the Saturday chores. I’m really working on structure and routine at the moment. I think that’s where I have fallen down in the past. Having non-negotiables each day with the main one being touching base with my SR family. I’ve found once I get a few months sobriety under my belt I don’t do my daily check ins but I need to keep SR front and centre for that daily reminder of the fact that I can never drink again. Sometimes I will go months without an urge but it’s just that one moment that undoes me every time. If I come here every single day I’m hoping that will make the difference because after a long sober stint I forget just how much of a struggle it is following a relapse. Coming here every day is not only a great reminder of what it feels like with a relapse but also a reminder of what can be achieved through the wonderful stories of continued sobriety and how it changes peoples lives. Anyhow that’s enough rambling from me. Day 8. Stay strong friends
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RAL, you have a no fault illness, meaning don't beat yourself up over a relapse. You didn't choose to become an alcoholic no more a person would choose to have a large brain tumor, suffer greatly and die prematurely. Look at it as a learning experience. Simply ask yourself what else you can I do that helps.
Mish, day 8 is great. Compliance is dangerous ground for an addict like me. Always be growing, learning and working for a brighter future.
Same here and with drugs too. I was a rubbish can addict. I did any and all drugs and drink. Anything that made the world go away. But I could not escape me no mattered how loaded I was. Thankfully there is s better way 
Mish, day 8 is great. Compliance is dangerous ground for an addict like me. Always be growing, learning and working for a brighter future.
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Once again great posts for me to read.
I am so tired. Which is good. The boys took me out to eat and then we got ice cream. Wow the line was so long, but totally worth it! We all laughed a lot.
Hubby did not want to come along. Fine by me the dog could use company. But got home and he is into beer, I didn't think we had any around. Not that it matters. It's not mine and I don't drink anymore.
My teeth are brushed, face moisturized and I am here checking in where I belong. I've got a book to read and I got a new light to read at night or it can get really bright and I can see to cross stitch. 😊 Oh and my nails look fabulous from last night, a shimmery darkish blue. 💙
Night all. Keep up the great sober work. We are all totally worth sobriety.
I am so tired. Which is good. The boys took me out to eat and then we got ice cream. Wow the line was so long, but totally worth it! We all laughed a lot.
Hubby did not want to come along. Fine by me the dog could use company. But got home and he is into beer, I didn't think we had any around. Not that it matters. It's not mine and I don't drink anymore.
My teeth are brushed, face moisturized and I am here checking in where I belong. I've got a book to read and I got a new light to read at night or it can get really bright and I can see to cross stitch. 😊 Oh and my nails look fabulous from last night, a shimmery darkish blue. 💙
Night all. Keep up the great sober work. We are all totally worth sobriety.
Sober date: 20th May 2023
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Hang in there Erratic, you will feel better soon x Great work on Day 4.
I totally agree Citrus. We are worth it.
Closing out Day 8 and heading to bed. It’s been a good day. Stay strong friends. See you in the morning x
I totally agree Citrus. We are worth it.
Closing out Day 8 and heading to bed. It’s been a good day. Stay strong friends. See you in the morning x
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Good morning or almost afternoon. Wow I slept hard. Still feeling a bit groggy to be honest. I'm sure that is par for the course. Made my guys some muffins and coffee for me. Having nothing planned today is SO wonderful. Youngest needs some new hey dudes so we may wonder out at some point to find him a new pair. His feet are growing like crazy, I have a feeling he will be 6 feet tall by the end of the year (14).
In really good news my oldest son signed with a college to run for them with a great scholarship. We got his deposit paid and some forms done yesterday. That feels really good. I feel like we have been anticipating this for years now. Luckily he will be just over an hour from home, so that makes it easier for my brain and heart.
Hope you all have a great day. ❤️
In really good news my oldest son signed with a college to run for them with a great scholarship. We got his deposit paid and some forms done yesterday. That feels really good. I feel like we have been anticipating this for years now. Luckily he will be just over an hour from home, so that makes it easier for my brain and heart.
Hope you all have a great day. ❤️
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Hit a little speed bump with an unexpected letter from a lawyer. There is a little niggle of "meh, might as well drink". The letter doesn't really have a huge bearing on anything and was pretty much expected.
I am committed to staying sober today. Just figured I would come and share.
This too shall pass.
Thanks Suze.
Erratic I hope the withdraw symptoms lessen soon. ❤️
RAL thinking about you!
Runner way to go on 153 days! That is just fantastic!
Looking at a recipe for black bean empanadas... might do that for dinner with some rice. And I have a Ghirardelli brownie mix that is calling my name.
I am committed to staying sober today. Just figured I would come and share.
This too shall pass.
Thanks Suze.
Erratic I hope the withdraw symptoms lessen soon. ❤️
RAL thinking about you!
Runner way to go on 153 days! That is just fantastic!
Looking at a recipe for black bean empanadas... might do that for dinner with some rice. And I have a Ghirardelli brownie mix that is calling my name.
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Citrus - empanadas and brownies sound DIVINE.
In my experience, legal issues have never been made better by drinking. It is wise of you to recognize the cognitive dissonance! Keep up the good work.
In my experience, legal issues have never been made better by drinking. It is wise of you to recognize the cognitive dissonance! Keep up the good work.
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Hi everyone
Citrus- I think you are truly amazing. You have been and are still going through the most horrendous thing anyone can go through and you are navigating it sober and being there for you other children.
Suze.-yes jigsaws! I'm addicted to them. crazy really but I love them. I always get the same brand and have bookshelves of them at home. Like a crazy lady! Had a pretty decent day, not felt too bad thank goodness. Jr RAL away. Now watching TV and getting an early supper then bed. Hope everyone has a good evening x
Citrus- I think you are truly amazing. You have been and are still going through the most horrendous thing anyone can go through and you are navigating it sober and being there for you other children.
Suze.-yes jigsaws! I'm addicted to them. crazy really but I love them. I always get the same brand and have bookshelves of them at home. Like a crazy lady! Had a pretty decent day, not felt too bad thank goodness. Jr RAL away. Now watching TV and getting an early supper then bed. Hope everyone has a good evening x
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