One year ago today, I had my last drink. I snuck out to get a few beers and got caught by my wife. It had happened plenty of times before but this time was different. She didnโt seem to care. There was nothing there in her expression. I knew I had lost her and that scared the
In 2 hours I will be on a plane heading home. I have successfully survived Vegas without breaking my sobriety. Iโm heading home a little poorer money wise but much richer in my self worth! I knew I would be tested here and I passed the test. I want to thank all of you for the
Just got this awesome gift from my wife for my 1 year soberversary! A reprinting of the OG big book and this cool little history book.
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Itโs officially official! Thank you to everyone for all the well wishes and encouragement yesterday! I canโt promise you another year but Iโm pretty confident about today!
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@thatsoberguy82
Those 33 days are not wasted. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and redouble your efforts. Your didn't "fail". You just learned another way not to do it. Keep fighting.
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Good morning
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Last night was a stressful night but I went to bed sober. I had my first drinking dream in months and even in the dream after drinking I was upset that I had to start my sobriety over. I was so happy to wake up and be on day 227! Have a great Friday!
I would like to make a formal apology. On my last episode of the podcast I accidentally said my oldest daughter was 5 years old. She heard the episode and was deeply offended by my mistake. She wants everyone to know that she is 6. I am truly sorry to all offended persons.
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family! I wanted to try something new for the show tomorrow. I want some input from you guys. What is the most important thing that you learned in your first 90 days of sobriety? Thanks!
Thank you to everyone who reached out yesterday in regards to me dealing with a recurring troll who likes to attack people in this community. Upon reflection I have blocked him. My pride did not want to let him have a "win" by blocking him but he is not worth my time.
Since I started my sobriety I find that I have lost all interest in reading fiction. When I get the urge to read I ALWAYS go for historical or self help style books. I feel like my time is better served trying to learn something or improving myself. How bout you guys?
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What is one thing sobriety means to you today? For me itโs being able to roll out of bed and make chocolate chocolate chip pancakes for my kids and not be hung over!
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@johnfle30850722
It is truly a sobering feeling. Pun intended. My best advice is to find like l minded people and keep yourself accountable. Thatโs what worked for me. I tried going it alone too many times and failed. Lean into your family. You got this ODAAT!
Just had to carry 3 of my sleeping kids up the stairs and to their rooms. My oldest sleeps in the top bunk so I have to lift her over my head to get her in her bed. Thank God for the gym and thank sobriety for the coordination.
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Got woken up at 3AM by 2 year old. He crawls into my bed and immediately falls asleep. 10 seconds later his feet are in my face. After several attempts to move him I decided 3 AM is a lovely time to get up. Got a lot done this morning! Happy Saturday!
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Day 14! 14 push ups done with my 4 year old on my back and just for fun 3 with my wife on my back! Already starting to feel stronger and I work out regularly
First full day in Vegas down. Walked 11.6 miles and watched a man get a beat down by security guards. Such a wild place! Going to bed sober and grateful. Have a great night
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Ran into a fellow friend of Bill W. out in the wild today. He was at the car dealership where I was waiting on a new set of tires for the wifeโs car. We had a great chat and it made my day. Whenever 2 or more of us gather it is truly a meeting! Thanks Jim!
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Sooo when yโall got sober, what did you replace your addiction with? When I got sober I had a lot of extra time on my hands. What did you guys do to fill the time and stay busy? I cooked, cleaned, and did projects around the house.
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First sober wedding! Got to leave the other three kids at home with grandma. There was plenty of drinking going on but I am not that person anymore. Having a lovely time with my stunning wife and youngest daughter.
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After my successful 24 hour fast yesterday, I have determined that it is far easier for me to just not eat than it is for me to stop eating. The same for me was true with alcohol. I could say no in public situations if I knew I could not get drunk. I do not consider myself "fat"
2/5 Was very distracted at the gym today. There was a gorgeous woman in tight yoga pants. I couldnโt take my eyes off of her. I swear I saw her checking me out too. I finally got up the courage to invite her back to my place. She said yes! I love working out with my wife!!!
What are some ways you guys keep yourselves accountable? Mine are the wife and kids first and foremost. Dealing with them is WAY easier sober.
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What is the best way to learn? Being TOLD to do something or being SHOWN how to do it? โDo as I say.โ vs โDo as I do.โ I know for a fact that the latter works best for children. For me it also works in recovery. Showing people how to live sober is much more valuable than just
Just recorded an episode about how Iโve been too busy to record this month and as I hit publish my 9 MO turned off my computer by pressing the power button on my tower. Let hope it uploaded. ๐ค
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If your message of experience, strength, and hope involves telling people to โshut up and sit downโ, โstick a sock in itโ etc. I donโt want what youโre giving. You catch a lot more flies with honey than vinegar.
I havenโt posted in a bit and I havenโt recorded all week. I am truly blessed to be so busy in my sober life that I donโt have much time of late. Im enjoying my hectic days with my 4 crazy babies. It is hard sometimes but Iโve never been more fulfilled!
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I know this time of year is hard for many. Every year we are tempted, enticed, goaded and just plain begged. Many of us will break, some already have. I am among them. Itโs Girl Scout cookie season yโall!!! Good luck out there! Also thin mints are the best!
By far the best review Iโve gotten from anyone so far and the most meaningful. Not gonna lie, I shed a single man tear.
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Happy Monday
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! I hope you all had a great and sober Sunday! I put pavers in my shed so no more dirt floor! Doing projects around the house is so much easier when you do stop to take beer breaks. Also far less mistakes are made in the cutting process.
Board games are a hobby that we share as a family. Every Sunday we make sure to play as many games as we can especially if the weather is bad like today. Here is a glimpse into our hobby.
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@thesoberheathen
nah man. Some people are there to teach you to respect yourself enough to cut ties with them. That is loving yourself. This is just weird.
The 66th day of 2024. 66 push ups done! If anyone is a new follower or did not catch the origin of these posts I will explain again. I decided to do something that would last a whole year and get progressively harder the longer the year went on. I came up with a +1 push up
Day 74 of 2024! I did my 74 push ups today! Iโm also 13 months sober today! Iโm suffering from a lack of motivation today but the push ups are nonnegotiable. I will make it all year!
Day 40 of 2024! 40 push ups done in one set! Every day gets a little harder and Iโm feeling that burn and stretch on the last couple of reps. Getting 1% better everyday is the goal of the +1 push up challengeโข. Do you have 1 more in you?
Day 55 of 2024! I just now noticed I said 54 of 2023 yesterday lol. Iโm pretty sure Iโm getting sick and today was the hardest day so far but I got my 55 push ups done. 2 sets but done. Who else has 55 in them?
Day 54 of 2023! I completely forgot to post yesterday but I did my 53 push ups. Iโm back home now and have already done my 54 push ups for the day. Who else wants to do 54 push ups?
A lesson Iโm learning now is that my recovery is not in fact all about me. When a wife and kids are in the mix sometimes you have to carry someone with you. Always be moving forward but donโt leave anyone behind. Families suffer too.
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This is why the people who call themselves โreal alcoholicsโ are a negative in the
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community. People who belittle or harass someone who is trying to help people recover from alcohol weather you think they are โrealโ or not is NOT helping anyone.
Most days I can deal with the haters and nasty comments I get on social media. But some days it just wears on me, and today is one of those days. The internet is the Wild Wild West but instead of guns the weapons are peoplesโ keyboards, the bullets are their words.
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Iโm a dad that struggled with alcohol for years and after getting sober I decided to be the best dad I can be. Iโm constantly trying to improve so the podcast is a great way to think out loud about both.
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Iโve been monitoring the back and forth and I have come to a conclusion. The people who are mad at you and wanting you to โtry and drinkโ are so desperate to win the argument that they are advocating for someone to break a year of sobriety. That seems more dangerous.
300 days ago I woke up swearing off Alcohol for the thousandth time. The difference this time is I had finally had enough. Enough lying, enough being hung over, enough missing memories, enough fighting with my wife. I was truly ready to quit. My life has improved in every way and
About to go to one of these Buffets that Iโve heard so much about. Gonna max out on protein and hate myself tomorrow. Still better than waking up hungover!
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Day 85 of the +1 push up challenge. 85 push ups done despite my kidsโ best efforts. Every time I got down to do push ups, one of them jumped on my back! Itโs a good problem to have!
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For me emotional sobriety is the ability to feel my feelings and take an appropriate measured response. Always keeping my cool unlike before when I used to lose my shit all the time.
I wish I had even a fraction of my toddlerโs motivation today. He has been trying for an hour to find the Easter candy he saw me bring home from the store. That kid is going places!
Day 43 of 2024! We took the kids to the zoo this morning and I skipped my push ups till this afternoon. I feel like they are harder the later in the day I go. Nevertheless, 43 push ups done in one set but it was a close one. Did you do yours today?
Day 57 of 2024! 57 push ups done. Gotta burn off those extra calories from the Girl Scout cookies that magically ended up in my pantry. Who else needs to work off some cookies with push ups!?
My kids ability to somehow collectively lose their shit all at the same time while Iโm stepping into the shower or right when my ass touches the toilet seat is truly amazing.
Hey guys! Check out this youtube channel that my friend Brad made about recovery and training for marathons. He just hit 6 months sober and he is killing it! Give him a follow if you please! Thanks!
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@thrivewithtsm
You pestered this woman 4 times? Did you ever think after maybe the 2nd or even third time she might not want to talk to you? No? 4 times? Thatโs too many times. Seems like your methods donโt open constructive dialogue. Kinda like saying unrecovered posse all the time. Childish.
On days where motivation is lacking for me like today, I make a list of tasks in no particular order. I cross them off as I get them done and add to the list as I find new things that need doing. It turns a meh day into a productive day!