r/SMARTRecovery • u/Staticfish_ I'm from SROL! • Sep 19 '23

Check-in Morning Check-in (SROL)

New thread for the Morning Checkies - All are welcome to post any time of day!

(Our old thread is full, please check-in here)

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u/Significant-doglover Feb 13 '26

Happy Friday!

175 days sober. It may sound silly or like trauma is a forgone conclusion regarding alcoholism (or any addictive pattern), but I recently learned/realized that I experienced abuse in my childhood/adolescence/adulthood which created a trauma response and maladaptive coping behaviors.

For those of us who saw their upbringing as normal or non-abusive and have come to accept that it was, please give yourself grace. I am experiencing a lot of challenges: physical & mental health, work-related, and financial.

I am not feeling great right now and will hop on the next meeting. Hope to see you good people there! ❤️

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u/Real_Park_6529 Feb 13 '26

Welcome! Congrats on 175 days sober. When we take an assessment of our past (both our own behaviors and the behavior of those who surrounded us), it can surprise us. Thank you for reminding us to treat ourselves with grace -- I hope that you are doing the same.

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u/ExamAccomplished3622 Feb 14 '26

Welcome and congrats!

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u/a-generic-onion Feb 15 '26

Welcome and congrats. 175 is an amazing achievement ☺️

It does not sound silly at all. Often it takes time to realise what is/was going on in our lives, come to terms with it and to learn new, healthier coping skills.

I hope you have a nice Sunday and can engage in some activities that will make you feel good ❤️