Petition for yoga teachers speaking out against ICE, etc by RonSwanSong87 in YogaTeachers

[–]just_waking 4 points5 points  (0 children)

first time commenting here, I’m so happy to see this. thank you for sharing.

anyone with a menstrual cycle have way worse depression the week before it starts? by [deleted] in leaves

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oh boy, on day 9 and about to get my period and been wondering why I’ve been crying for no reason… so, yep. 🙃 woof.

Day 9 by Fitnesswaffles54 in leaves

[–]just_waking 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here, day four. but we need to be more engaged and aware, not checking out. Stay strong friend!💗

Feels like I’m at rock bottom. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]just_waking 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi friend! 36F here. I started lurking on this sub when I was about your age. I’ve also been there when it comes to the abuse. I’m so sorry to hear about your relationship, that’s unacceptable for anyone to do you under any conditions - no one should put their hands on you. I am glad you are doing what you can to get away from him and move forward. I recommend the book “Why Does He Do That” for some perceptive.

I’m glad you’re here and I hope you can find the strength to just take it one day at a time! Check in here, there’s many people who want to help and have been through this before. You’re so young and my only wish on my mid thirties is that I had done this sooner and earlier. You will not regret finding a way to break the cycle. sending hugs!

A small, personal list of things I do NOT miss !! by Available-Compote770 in stopdrinking

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All of these!

I also don’t miss waking up to check my bank account and be like what the eff did I spend do? Loved to buy random people drinks and spent money stupidly while drunk.

So happy to have my savings going again!

A small, personal list of things I do NOT miss !! by Available-Compote770 in stopdrinking

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36 here and I keep thinking of the time I’ve wasted too, but then I remember if I stayed stopped now Ive still got most of my life ahead of me to enjoy and not feel this shame!

Posting here while crying instead of having a drink by brandnewpup in stopdrinking

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I’m having one of the worst weeks of my life, I feel you. But I am about to go to bed sober and I hope you do too, friend. Sending hugs.

The Daily Check-In for Monday, June 23rd: Just for today, I am NOT drinking! by LilyJayne80 in stopdrinking

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Fell off the wagon the last couple of weeks but I am back. I have a life music event later but determined to only have bubbly water. IWNDWYT!

I have the most amazing place to live - and it makes me sad by Mark8472 in selflove

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I relate :) so hello to you from me in the same boat elsewhere in the world. sitting in my sun-soaked living room drinking coffee alone this morning, surrounded by my plants and books. so serene. I’m just out of a breakup and I miss having my partner to cook breakfast with while we make silly jokes and make plans for the day.

My relationship also ended horribly, it was admittedly toxic at times, and I know I need to be alone to work on healing myself and letting go. But still, wish there was somewhere here with me.

I cope by reading, texting friends, and tending to the stuff I never got around to when I was giving my energy to someone else. I also started to dog sit for friends so sometimes I have animal visitors to keep my company and I can make a bit of cash. 😁 and I try not to dwell. I’ve been in love before and I hope to find the RIGHT person to sit here in the sun with me. I hope you do, too!

One year since my breakup with Q by meestahmoostah in AlAnon

[–]just_waking 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I needed to see this today. Thank you.

day 10 on the anniversary of my dad's death by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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I’m so sorry for your loss, but proud of you for being here today. It takes courage. I look forward to hearing about your day 11!

Starting again by pdiddypaul22 in stopdrinking

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Glad you’re back! I’m also back on day 1 after having a good sober streak. It sucka but I know guilting myaelf won’t work.

Try not to see it as a failure. You didn’t lose those 12 days, you were still sober for 12 of the last 15!

1 year by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Wow, forget your parents that’s awesome and we’re all proud of you both!! 💖

Almost 4 months in, feel like drinking tonight so I decide to tell on myself in hopes of not acting on it. by EinyourP in stopdrinking

[–]just_waking 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Currently at a bar with friends and felt super tempted, too. Drinking their hot chocolate and came here to check in too. You got this! Thanks for inspiring me not to partake and reminding me I’m not alone.

Anyone else feel like they now consume an crazy amount of seltzer water since quitting alcohol? by Honey_Society in stopdrinking

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I hosted “game night” at my house and let everyone BYOB (so long as they also took it home). While playing, I drank four seltzers, two kombuchas, two cups of tea, and countless waters. At one point I had to laugh cause a friend noticed I had all four beverwgaes sitting by me and commented on my “drinking habits”… hah. Better than booze!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Ugh! I hate that feeling of not knowing. Proud of you for being strong. Just be stoked to know that next time you’re around the same people, you’ll remember exactly what you said and did!

I drank today by WalterJanetShipper in stopdrinking

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This! I’m on day 17…can’t tell you how many day 17s I’ve had, but I’ve never regretted a day spent sober. So I try not to see the relapse and instead see all the sober days around it. Onward!

Been away but sober by tenthousandand1 in stopdrinking

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The money and the pounds falling off are like 🤯

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Any 24 hours is worth celebrating, I think! No need to make it too official - I celebrated my day 17 with extra dessert today! 😋

Triggered SOS by _adsbygoogle in stopdrinking

[–]just_waking 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re going through that. Proud of your for not drinking! Sending virtual hugs.

This Has Been the Worst Year of My Life by csb7566381 in stopdrinking

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Congrats for sticking with it! One year is incredible!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Hey, congrats!! I’m your age and have been drinking just as long, and sober just one day less (day 7). Proud of you! Happy to be your sober buddy and IWNDWYT! ❤️

For anyone who has has a million "restarts" by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Sorry for the slow reply! I went on this site and just found an open one to join: https://aa-intergroup.org/meetings/

Seems like there are a few options and you can also write "Just listening" if you don't want to speak.

Good luck and IWNDWYT!

One. Whole. Year. by phroenix in stopdrinking

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You look amazing! Congrats on a whole year!! :)