Well I'm fucking proud of you. If I could give you a robe or a ring I would. As someone who will also be celebrating 1,000 days tomorrow, I'm truly happy to have found you and your work. It has helped me greatly along at least a few hundred of those days, so thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Christopher! I'm smiling so big right now because of your big kind generous heart. Thank you so much, it means the world to me. We did this fucking thing, man. I am so honored and proud to share the same date as you! Big love and sweet, victorious congratulations to you. I just can't decide if my robe should be purple or red. Or gold. Maybe gold. ;)
The comma club, you made it! Congratulations, Allison. I’m so happy for you and I love to see you spreading joy through your writing. You deserve all the rings in the world!
Ed!! Oh my goodness thank you so much! Your comment lights me up, I feel your kind celebration and I am so truly grateful! Thank you so much for being here with me. Rings for all of us doing this incredible thing!! :)
🥹Allison! You have done it again- your writing is just magic and just gets straight to my soul❤️ I will be 1000 days tomorrow🙌🙌 thank you for your words. I could never articulate my feelings as well as you do🤣 congratulations to us!
Julie!! We are HERE! We've come so damn far it's unbelievable isn't it?! I'm so deeply grateful to you for sharing in this with me. I know we are ecstatic for reasons so few will ever understand. CONGRATULATIONS TO US!!!! XO
Allison...so so powerful... Your commitment to your own feelings and truths hits hard and I feel like I have to admit (to myself mostly) that my journey is more entwined with alcohol than I care to say most of the time - I haven't drunk regularly enough to be physically addicted to alcohol, but I have used it to medicate my anxiety to get through social situations, and I've found some serious consequences for that. It is much better to find the joy - that free, unfettered laughter - without that...
Thank you so much, Ann, for connecting and taking the time to reflect on this tough topic. My heart and my respect go out to you because being honest with ourselves about this stuff is really, really hard. Integrity is everything, no matter where on our journey we find ourselves. Here's to the honest laughter, and the honest tears, whenever they come. :)
“There are certain life paths on which we must fly solo, into our own dark night.” - love this & applies to so much more than recovery. 1000 days is awesome!!👏 💪🏻
Allison you are a gd hero and I am so proud of you! I will happily mail you a ring! I have never heard of the comma club! Can we get jackets? Your writing is phenomenal, I felt like I was with you every step of the way, from listening to the owl. Thank you for allowing us to be part of this milestone. We’re in your corner.
dd ... you have done it, you have brought tears to my eyes! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I cannot begin to express what it means to me that you would take the time to be in this with me. You, me, and that gorgeous owl... I am certain that you are a soul who speaks owl. :) Let us get jackets! I'd wear it everywhere! Thank you also for your kind words about my writing. From you, a gorgeous writer, it means very much indeed.
Now I’m crying 🥹. lol I’ve had so many synchronicities this week with owls! I think I must be a secret admirer. One of my happiest surprises on Substack is finding people like you and community in sobriety. Congrats again to 1000 days! I hope you are celebrating, my friend!
Haha, that's so lovely about the owls! And I totally agree about Substack. It's been a huge gift in so many unexpected ways. And yes indeed to celebrating! Many many cupcakes shall be enjoyed! In fact, should you come across a cupcake today in your travels, please do eat it and cheers. :) :)
Congratulations, Allison. I don’t have any cookies or medals to give you, but you have my admiration and respect. I hope to join the comma club one day, too!
Ahhh thank you so much, Nate! I’m smiling because it just so happens I have just bought myself some chocolate chip cookies. :) Just you being here and your kind heart means so much. Every single day matters, friend. I’m so proud of us.
Congratulations, this is such a massive milestone love!! Thank you so much for writing it all out along the way, letting us in on your world and how you see it. You are such a beautiful writer and I'm so, so proud of you. ♥️
Ever, you make my heart melt with your beautiful kind words. Thank you so much. Thank you for staying here with me through it all. It means so damn much!! Love and hugs. ♥️
Well I'm fucking proud of you. If I could give you a robe or a ring I would. As someone who will also be celebrating 1,000 days tomorrow, I'm truly happy to have found you and your work. It has helped me greatly along at least a few hundred of those days, so thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Christopher! I'm smiling so big right now because of your big kind generous heart. Thank you so much, it means the world to me. We did this fucking thing, man. I am so honored and proud to share the same date as you! Big love and sweet, victorious congratulations to you. I just can't decide if my robe should be purple or red. Or gold. Maybe gold. ;)
The comma club, you made it! Congratulations, Allison. I’m so happy for you and I love to see you spreading joy through your writing. You deserve all the rings in the world!
Ed!! Oh my goodness thank you so much! Your comment lights me up, I feel your kind celebration and I am so truly grateful! Thank you so much for being here with me. Rings for all of us doing this incredible thing!! :)
🥹Allison! You have done it again- your writing is just magic and just gets straight to my soul❤️ I will be 1000 days tomorrow🙌🙌 thank you for your words. I could never articulate my feelings as well as you do🤣 congratulations to us!
Julie!! We are HERE! We've come so damn far it's unbelievable isn't it?! I'm so deeply grateful to you for sharing in this with me. I know we are ecstatic for reasons so few will ever understand. CONGRATULATIONS TO US!!!! XO
Allison...so so powerful... Your commitment to your own feelings and truths hits hard and I feel like I have to admit (to myself mostly) that my journey is more entwined with alcohol than I care to say most of the time - I haven't drunk regularly enough to be physically addicted to alcohol, but I have used it to medicate my anxiety to get through social situations, and I've found some serious consequences for that. It is much better to find the joy - that free, unfettered laughter - without that...
Thank you so much, Ann, for connecting and taking the time to reflect on this tough topic. My heart and my respect go out to you because being honest with ourselves about this stuff is really, really hard. Integrity is everything, no matter where on our journey we find ourselves. Here's to the honest laughter, and the honest tears, whenever they come. :)
Yeah, in honesty the tears and laughter are pretty close... 😄
Omg yes!
“There are certain life paths on which we must fly solo, into our own dark night.” - love this & applies to so much more than recovery. 1000 days is awesome!!👏 💪🏻
I'm so glad you picked up on that part! It is so true. Thank you so much, your kindness means so much to me! :)
Happy Day 1,000! Definitely my longest streak since 2001…
Kevin!! Here we are, man!! Thank you so much for chiming in - I was thinking of you!
Allison you are a gd hero and I am so proud of you! I will happily mail you a ring! I have never heard of the comma club! Can we get jackets? Your writing is phenomenal, I felt like I was with you every step of the way, from listening to the owl. Thank you for allowing us to be part of this milestone. We’re in your corner.
dd ... you have done it, you have brought tears to my eyes! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I cannot begin to express what it means to me that you would take the time to be in this with me. You, me, and that gorgeous owl... I am certain that you are a soul who speaks owl. :) Let us get jackets! I'd wear it everywhere! Thank you also for your kind words about my writing. From you, a gorgeous writer, it means very much indeed.
Now I’m crying 🥹. lol I’ve had so many synchronicities this week with owls! I think I must be a secret admirer. One of my happiest surprises on Substack is finding people like you and community in sobriety. Congrats again to 1000 days! I hope you are celebrating, my friend!
Haha, that's so lovely about the owls! And I totally agree about Substack. It's been a huge gift in so many unexpected ways. And yes indeed to celebrating! Many many cupcakes shall be enjoyed! In fact, should you come across a cupcake today in your travels, please do eat it and cheers. :) :)
Fuck yeah. Magnificent. 🤍
Fuck, yes, Holly. Fuck yes!! Thank you so much!
Congratulations, Allison. I don’t have any cookies or medals to give you, but you have my admiration and respect. I hope to join the comma club one day, too!
Ahhh thank you so much, Nate! I’m smiling because it just so happens I have just bought myself some chocolate chip cookies. :) Just you being here and your kind heart means so much. Every single day matters, friend. I’m so proud of us.
Woohoo! 1000 days 👏👏🙏
Yesss thanks so much, Dee!
Congratulations, this is such a massive milestone love!! Thank you so much for writing it all out along the way, letting us in on your world and how you see it. You are such a beautiful writer and I'm so, so proud of you. ♥️
Ever, you make my heart melt with your beautiful kind words. Thank you so much. Thank you for staying here with me through it all. It means so damn much!! Love and hugs. ♥️