Sobriety

Hey there, comrades. Just checking in and seeing how everyone is doing. I've been away for a (loong) while and thought it would be a good time to look in on everyone.

As for me, I've had a few slip ups the past few months. However, I was able to get back into gear each time by just staying positive and not throwing in the towel despite tge relapses.

The past six months have been pretty difficult. I went to jail (yep, alcohol related), my RV burned down, I lost all the stuff I had in storage (all of my fiance's stuff, who passed away is gone >_< ) and got my first DUI (which led me back to revisiting my dedication to my recovery). Even through all of it I am still plugging away and making positive changes to shape a better future for myself.

So, how's life been for you guys?

Sorry about the loooong hiatus, guys. Been going through a lot in my life and kind of checked out for a fat minute. I'd love to keep this community going though as long as everyone is on board <3

Hello again everybody! I hope you've all been doing great in your sobriety. Sorry for the brief radio silence, jerboa logged me out of lemmygrad in mobile and I forgot my pass and just haven't had the chance to reset it with the chaos of the past month. That brings me to create this monthly check-in post. We are all busy and I think the daily is a bit excessive especially in such a tiny community such as ours so I've opted to have a main monthly thread that everybody can chat in about things that maybe don't warrant an entire thread.

So, with that said, how we all doing out there? Been doing pretty good myself. Just had 2 months on the 5th of February and am feeling great!

Remember: One Day at a Time, comrades! ;)

I used to have problems with drinking and drugs in the past that I managed to overcome. I spent nearly a year sober before I started drinking again but I somehow was able to manage it all, like a 'normal person' would. Last year I did a dry January and this year I'm doing it as well. Spent my night drinking NA beers today and had a great time. They make some great NA beers these days and I honestly don't see the point of drinking anymore.

Hola everyone! How's the week treating you guys? ;)

How's everyone doing this week? Feel free to vent any concerns, frustrations, celebrations or achievements here ;)

Stupidly got a bottle a week ago. I'm having to medical detox in the hospital right now. I can't write much since I'm so sick but I'll keep you guys updated later. Stay strong comrades addiction is cunning and can sneak back up on you. Much love to you all, I'll post soon again.

100 days sober comrades. Pretty crazy, it doesn't feel that long but it also feels like it was ages ago just because of the complete difference in my lifestyle.

Love u all

Hey everyone, how goes it out there? I'm pounding away. Just celebrated 1 month sober. Just hitting meetings and staying honest. How is everbody else doing?

I'm constantly drinking before or/and after work. I don't usually drink when I don't have to work. I don't see how living this life and working a job like this for the rest of my working life makes sense. I don't see how living this life could be worth it. I already see a psychiatrist, the meds make me functional but I still don't see life as being worth it. I tend to read on Buddhism as a way to escape the suffering that is life. Do any of you relate?

Top of the week to you chaps! Hope all is well. Once again, here is our weekly check-in thread for posting status updates, concerns and struggles we're all going through. Feel free to vent, lament, rejoice however you need, we're here for each other.

For myself, I'm on day 26 of no alcohol and I feel great! Been going to meetings and getting back involved in the community. Each day just is better than the next, a far cry from my days wasting away, crying into a whiskey bottle. I've really found a reinvigorated and renewed life. It's absolutely amazing. I still have moments of sadness and doubt but they've definitely become fewer and more managable. It's great to feel good about life and about myself again. I can't wait to see what this all feels like 6 months and especially a year in. I wish you all the same joy I've found, if you haven't found it yet then I pray very soon.

I hope you're all well. I am 5 days from having a whole 90 days sober, the longest I've been since I was a tween.

Political activity truly has kept me going on this path and support from people around me of course. Again I hope you're all well and keep going because it gets so much better

I thought it'd be helpful to have a weekly thread where we can recap our progress, struggles and concerns, or anything else that needn't a dedicated thread. Go ahead and get whatever you need to say off your chest and keep working at it, comrades!

I haven't drunk alcohol in almost two months and I'm down to 3 cigarettes a day. Today I will start cutting it down to 2. I'm also self-harm free in over 2 months :)

Went to my homegroup meeting today and was asked by the guy who was going to chair if I wanted to. I said sure and lead the meeting today. It was great! I had planned on getting more involved, I just didn't think it'd be so soon. I felt a lot of joy in getting to take on an active role in other people's sobriety, not just my own.

At the end of the meeting the same fellow, Eric, became my sponsor officially. So now I have a sponsor! I'm so excited for the future! For anyobe still struggling just keep plugging away, even if you stumble, get back up and keep at it. It's noy always easy but it's doable to make a positive change in your life <3

This shit sucks ass

A big welcome to each new member! Use this thread to introduce yourself, tell us about your struggle and your goals. May you find peace and serenity in your sobriety!

Alcoholism Resources:

• Alcoholics Anonymous Official Site

• AA Online Big Book

• Find Meetings Near You

Narcotics Resources:

• Narcotics Anonymous Official Site

• Narcotics Anonymous Literature

• Find Meetings Near You

Smart Recovery Addiction Resources:

• Smart Recovery

• Online Meetings

Rules & Guidelines:

• Keep things respectful and civil, recognize everyone is on a different stage of their recovery.

• Solidarity is key! Respond with kindness and empathy to your fellow comrades in their struggle.

• There's room for venting frustrations, but try and keep things focused on the positive, meaningful changes we can make to impact our lives and others.

• No glorifying drug and alcohol usage and no 'war stories' (addiction escapades), unless warranted by the context of the topic at hand.

• All addictions are welcome, this is a safe space for comrades trying to sober up from ANY substance.

A comrade created this community just now and I think it's a great idea. Combining sobriety with comradery (pun intended) is something I've really wanted to find a way to do and this is a great first step.

Substance abuse genuinely kills. Literally and regarding the spice of life. It's truly a horrible thing.

I am 76 days today I believe. Never felt better.

This is a choppy first post, but I'll get better. Let me know if any of you want to talk about sobriety related things!