JosefPronek

I am in a fairly good mood today.  Yesterday was marked the first time I have been sober through the holidays in 16 years.The holidays were busy yet emotional.  But I hung through it.  I am quite...

Charting progress.  I am still sober.  It is almost four months. Some things get clearer.  I went to the doctor for the first time in three years.  He said I am a healthy man.The only major...

I took two weeks off of work.  October is my favorite month.  I wanted to enjoy - no - savor it.Somethings went really well.  I got to a meeting almost every day.  That helped because normally...

I've been living in the same city for 8 years.  It's the longest time I ever lived anywhere since being a kid. I love it here.  The people are friendly, there are many beautiful things to do. ...

Today is a good day.  It's always a good day to be alive.  I have a few days off and I'm trying something I never really did before... just slowing down and enjoying them.I went for a nice hike in...

Today would be my 10th wedding anniversary.  She was preparing for a weekend away for work.  I slept in which I never do. Had a day off.  Rare for me.It's been such a busy year.  I had some down...

Sundays are always emotional days for me.  They've been that way since being a kid.  Sundays were the most stressful and gut-wrenching times of the week.  We were a religious family.  My parents...

The last few days feel like several lifetimes all rolled into one.  There have been periods of stabbing fear, moments of calm, and long stretches of animal work.  I try to get out to AA meetings...

Today I went to an AA meeting.  I haven't been drinking but the pull came back.  I've incorporated many healthy habits since finally admitting that -- no -- despite my calm exterior, I do NOT have...

I gave myself permission to rest today.That is actually a victory.

For an  hour tonight, my son has been telling me all about his Minecraft strategies.  We checked a book about it from the library.  He is excited about what he is reading.  I'm giving him my...

I am only a few days on this Daily Strength site.  The feedback and welcome from all has been great.  I'm finding relief in knowing that I can jump on and type some ideas out, rather than fall back...

Hi,This is my very first foray into an online support group like this.  I am a veteran from Iraq 2004.  My journey towards health and function has been full of ups and downs. Right now, I...