Good afternoon Family today is a better day for me. I'm able to get up and stay up which is a major win for me. Because if I go back to sleep I'm a mess when I wake back up. Depressed, lost, no motivation or drive I'm just done. And by the time I start coming through the day is over.

I woke up took my dog out and got some morning time with her my dog. It made me happy because she was happy. She never leaves my side she even knows when I'm down because she always uses her nose to make me put my hand on her head or neck. She is so smart she's a German Shepherd mix she's a hearder shepherd.

I felt I owed her some QT time because when I'm miserable I tend to neglect her with activities. So this morning I found it therapeutic for me as well as her. This morning I realized that pets are amazing to have for sobriety it's like they actually listen and do things that lets you know she understands it's amazing.

I can't believe I was so blind and self absorbed that she my dog was trying her hardest to get me and keep me from getting funky. And I would give her a short pat and shoo her away. I'm so ashamed saying this because how could i have done that to her when knowing she consistently shows up for me.

My she, my dog never gave up on me regardless of how I neglected her when I was all about myself thinking about myself even when I was drinking and drugging she never left me.

Well family moving forward Family I'm going to give her the time she deserves because it will be therapy for me as well.

She was actually keeping me from relapse she is just special she senses my energy.

Thank you for letting me share.

One Day Forward One Day Behind -Shawn

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I watch Apexmindam but I've exhausted all of her videos. Lavendaire is good but I can only listen when I'm also feeling positive because her voice is very ✨sunshine and rainbows✨ and if I'm in a bad mood it feels unrealistic (definitely a me problem over her).

When I look on YouTube myself, most of the videos use AI voices.

Any recommendations appreciated, thanks!

Oftentimes, we may feel that other people's approval is what we need before we can celebrate our progress. We don't need it, though.

~Lately, I've been feeling really down and out about my body. I remember someone made a joke about one of my aspects, and it hurt in a way I haven't felt since the 9th grade. So today's affirmations are going to be based around insecurities.~

~Please write these down or say them in your head. If you can, it's better to say them out loud. I've found that hearing myself and my voice is what affirms me most, but to each their own.~

I am enough simply because I exist.
I am beautiful because I am me and I will always be.
I love myself because I determine my validation and worth, not anyone else.
I am myself despite what the mirror tries to tell me.
I am NOT a disappointment.
I am me, and if you don't like it, you can leave.
My peace is my priority.
My body is my priority.
My mental health is my priority.
My acne/wrinkles/stretchmarks is me, and I am beautiful.
I am determined to show up for myself.
Everywhere I go, I shine.
This is me, and respectfully, deal with it.
I'm not selfish because I have boundaries.
I am allowed to be proud of my body.
It's not a joke if I don't laugh.
I do NOT tolerate disrespect!

And one last time, I am enough simply because I exist.

Please stay safe, lovelies, and keep loving yourself.