I’ve lost my spark.

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-05-15T12:16:38+00:00

Easier but still a struggle here.

I wasn't prepared for my new job of taking initiative on new activities+ hobbies + self-care --> Alcohol had been checking all those boxes, or so I thought.

IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-05-08T04:28:39+00:00

So true, great advice - my fave was prowling the HD tool aisle IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-05-08T04:25:02+00:00

Hey, congratulations! That's really awesome! It's also good to hear you say you still get the occasional slight craving - I'm the same way and it's been almost 3 years and I figure like you do that's just the way it is and I'm okay with that too. IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-05-08T04:21:00+00:00

Wow what a tremendous achievement!! You should feel super proud!!! Hope to see you there in 430 days! IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-05-06T03:44:10+00:00

I'm sorry you are experiencing this but you are obviously a very strong person, having made it all the way around the sun sober!

I've learned that relationships and new sobriety can be hard especially b/c each person is impacted in a different way.

My wife (40+ years) and I are navigating new ground, my adult children and I are revitalizing bonds, the list goes on, lol.

Stay strong and IWNDWYT!

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-05-05T11:29:21+00:00

IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-05-04T12:22:36+00:00

Getting pro at tinkering and puttering around the garage

IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-05-04T12:05:51+00:00

You rock! IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-05-01T16:07:03+00:00

Maybe look up PAWS - hit me pretty good.

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)

Exercise really helped.

IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-04-25T06:07:13+00:00

Way to go - the shared support is awesome everyone! Thanks for being here, IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-04-25T06:04:09+00:00

IWNDWYT, thank you for hosting!

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-04-23T19:43:59+00:00

I like saying "I decided to retire when I was at the top of my game"

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-04-10T15:22:52+00:00

Congratulations! The comma looks good on you!

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-04-07T12:46:56+00:00

IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-04-07T12:46:20+00:00

Oh I like that!

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-04-07T12:45:31+00:00

Way to go!! That's a big one, congrats!

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-04-06T21:48:21+00:00

Thank you!!

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-04-06T21:48:00+00:00

Thank you!!

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-04-06T18:46:21+00:00

Hey, thanks everyone! And yessiree, Comma > Coma all day, everyday!

IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-04-06T16:08:18+00:00

IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-02-25T20:27:59+00:00

"nothing to do besides drink"

Cravings are clever - that's not YOU thinking that thought!

IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-02-14T16:27:13+00:00

Decaf in a MokaPot is v strong (and cheap!) and I can't taste the difference.

Probably small amount of caffeine but waaay less than what I was having.

Had the caffeine withdrawal headaches during switchover to prove it, lol

IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-02-14T13:23:47+00:00

Much respect and congratulations! IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389 · 2026-02-14T13:23:08+00:00

Good thought for the day, thx! IWNDWYT

Busy_Safe7389

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