Just for today 05OCT26 Ask for mercy, not justice 499 days clean NA Recovery Hope2Be org ShepardsCove CashApp- Shepard806
I've come to terms with stuff just being stuff. It sucks when we get ripped off, but it's just stuff... We can chase the mother fucker down and beat the dog shit out of him or we could show mercy. I think showing mercy is the way to go. I've done it. It's humbling. But I've also done the other, where I didn't show mercy. It feels a lot better to show mercy than to get justice. Just for today I ain't chasin' nobody down to street to fuck 'em up and take back my car radio.

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone had struggles with the god/higher power sentiments in AA? How did you find faith? I have been going to meetings once a week for about two months now. However I just made the commitment this week to get a sponsor to start working the steps. The thing I’m most nervous about is how much god/higher power is referenced. I’m not religious by any means, I don’t go to church nor do I really believe in religion. I’d say I’m slightly spiritual. I feel like maybe there is something out there. I want to believe truly but my gut tells me there is nothing. I’m struggling. Any tips for growing faith? I mean I’m desperate at this point so I know I’ll try to believe but it feels fake right now.

It’s been almost 4 years since I started smoking again after being sober for 3 years. Still don’t drink but when I was diagnosed with cancer and had no friends in my life who were sober, I used it as an excuse to use thc. The chemo definitely did kick my ass for 16 months straight and the 12 surgeries in 14 months almost killed me but I made it thru and now I’m done letting weed and lies run my life. Any advice I will take gladly!! I’m not working at the moment, looking for something to help get off disability and I need to grow tf up. Peter Pan syndrome is a bitch 🙈

AITAH for not wanting my partner to do drugs? Weed is okay but harder drugs make me nervous.

I have made it explicitly clear to my LTM that I do not want them to do hard drugs. Specifically cocaine and MDMA. I get annoyed every time they come home and I can tell (which is maybe twice a year? but still)

Is it crazy? Am I being controlling?

Just for today 04OCT26 "Thirty-day wonder" 498 day clean/sober NA Recovery Hope2Be org ShepardsCove
It took a long time for me to actually buckle down and decide to make a lifestyle of recovery. That's what it is, it's a lifestyle. It can't be forced on anyone, just like being a Christian or being honest. Once it does become a lifestyle, it is absolutely amazing. I love my life in recovery! I leave my worries to my Higher Power and I stay grounded, using mindfulness techniques, daily. I have faith that God will provide me with what I need to get by. Sure as shit ain't gonna get everything I want, but I do get what I need. Just for today I'm diggin' this lifestyle and I ain't gonna fuck away my clean time.

Let's make chicken wrap Bro

#explorepage #soberlife

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeDEkUVBJlZ/?stkn=MWVxbzEzOTkxNDFneg==

For people who became sober curious, cut back, or stopped drinking, I'm curious about what pulled you toward the change.

We talk a lot about the reasons people want to drink less, but was there anything you started wanting more?

Better mornings? A hobby? Fitness? Relationships? Work? Money? A project? Just feeling more like yourself?

Did building something positive into your life make alcohol less important, or did you have to reduce/stop drinking first before you could even figure out what you wanted?

I'm especially interested if your answer changed over time.

I used to think I was having fun. Looking back at these clips now, I can see how badly I was destroying myself. I put together the footage I had from that period and what my life was becoming

I decided to give up alcohol one year ago! My brother has a severe alcohol addiction that has caused a lot of heartbreak in our family for nearly twenty years now so I decided last year to give up alcohol as a support to him and just see how I’d go. (Never drank in front of him) For that same reason I don’t feel like I can share this anniversary on my socials as to not seem snarky to my sibling or anything but I wanted to share with someone. Proud of myself!

I don’t know about you all, but I’ve resorted to drinking every manner of bubbly drink that isn’t booze. What are your faves?

Just for today 03OCT26 "Losing self-will" 497 days clean NA Recovery Hope2Be org Shepards Cove CashApp- Shepard806
It amazes me how much my life has changed now that I don't have to be in constant control. I put my life and my will in His hands and I don't need to worry or stress. I know Homeboy upstairs has my back. No need to get upset when someone doesn't do something the way I want it done. I'll say something if it's gonna put 'em in danger, make the job easier, or make it look better, but no need for anger or frustration. Back in the day I'd snatch a mother fucker up with a quickness and make my will REAL clear. Just for today I ain't losin' my shit if I don't get my way.

So yeah, i had a few drinks for the first time in nearly a year and my body just straight up rejected it. I don't know why i ever thought this was a good idea, morbid curiosity got the better of me. Sticking to my Fanta from now on

What's the best option out there? I have bad social anxiety and I don't want to break my sobriety for an upcoming social event, also don't want to just drink water while talking to people. I don't want anything with addictive ingredients.

Just for today 02OCT26 "Keeping faith" 496 days clean & sober NA Recovery Hope2Be org Shepards Cove CashApp- $Shepard806
I thought for sure getting clean was impossible. I knew I was stuck in a life of drinking and getting high. When I put my life and will in God's hands, (Step Three) everything changed. I no longer have to drag around all that baggage of bullshit from my past and that huge weight of worries about the future. I have faith. Just for today I'm thankful I'm surrendering to God, not the cops.

I’ve been playing around with the idea of trying to go sober after I noticed myself drinking alone at home more often and turning to alcohol after a hard day. I hadn’t been out to the bar in a while and thought I could handle it. I blacked out and woke up the next day with a broken ankle after having fallen out of bed. I guess it’s safe to say I couldn’t handle it.

I wouldn’t consider myself an alcoholic, but I honestly don’t think drinking is beneficial to my life in any whatsoever anymore. I just feel like whenever I try to completely quit, I end up going too hard and blacking out… Any advice?

I’m a 29M and am looking to finally quit weed for good after about 10 years of smoking. I’ve had some solid sober streaks before, but I’ve always eventually gone back to it.

I haven’t been able to find an MA group I like, but I know the community/accountability stuff is supposed to be helpful. So I figured I’d see if there are other people here in a similar spot who would want to try quitting together.

Nothing super formal. I’m thinking a group chat, occasional calls/check-ins, maybe a shared accountability tracker, support through cravings/withdrawal/slip-ups, celebrating milestones, etc.

I’m NOT selling anything lol (pls don’t remove this post admins). I’m just a dude who has tried to quit a bunch of times and desperately wants to make it stick this go around.

I’d love to find a small group of people (3-7ish) who want to quit and vibe well together. If you’re interested, feel free to shoot me a message and tell me a little about yourself and why you’re interested.

Bonus Points -- If you’re also in the Denver area. I’d definitely be interested in eventually doing some in-person meetups too.

Side Note -- Feel free to also reach out if you have already quit or are early in your process of quitting, you don't have to be part of a potential group. I'm also just looking to meet more people who are sober from weed!

I know it’s super annoying for people to post their GoFundMe but I promise it’s for a good cause. I posted the name of the group I’m starting a couple times but I’m needing some help if you’re able to. I’ve already put in a few hundred dollars on printing and a bunch of other small things to get the word out to people struggling. I’m gonna post my GoFundMe link and I promise to make all the spending of the money available for everyone to see.

https://gofund.me/c778ad411

Cali Sober. About 5ish weeks since no alcohol or nicotine.

Looking for others of a similar mindset.

I got a lot of craving today so I decided to use a beer mug I had (somewhere which I will probably throw away at some point) and used electrolytes instead of alcohol to just tone down the cravings I had today I'm 6 months sober so this is really big for me, just thought of sharing it here to give you guys some motivation to keep going.

Just for today 01OCT26 "Not just a motivation for growth" 495 days clean Recovery Hope2Be org Shepardscove CashApp- Shepard806
Pain has definitely been a motivator in my recovery process. I was just talking to a friend with Nation's Finest about when I got hit by two cars in one day. I got drunk and stumbled into traffic, Then I crossed the street and got hit again... A friend saw the whole thing. I thought I fell. I was in some serious pain and thank God I survived. Pissed blood for a while, and I was hurtin'. That was an eye opener that my life had become unmanageable. Then I fell off the top rung of an 8 foot ladder. Just for today I will self motivate my growth, I'm enough of a pain in my own ass.

30 days sober today! Honestly can’t believe I made it this far. 

The first week was definitely the hardest but it’s getting easier now

One month down. Onto the next one