It’s my b day today. Things have been far from easy for me lately. I left this area with the help of some friends from this app because it was toxic. But am back because as I was visiting my parents my mom got pneumonia and passed away on Feb 1st. Then on the day of her funeral we found out dad is dying with pancreatic cancer that is advanced. So I loaded my stuff up and moved in with dad to take care of him. It’s been the hardest thing ever to stay sober through this. Being back in this state isn’t easy in itself as I have a long history here that can’t be avoided I guess I’m just looking for some support little nervous going into a birthday with all this happening. I know I’ll find support on this app as this app has saved my life in the past. There are a lot of weirdos for sure. But there are solid good sober people that care as well. I’m alive because of them. Thank you Craig and mark.
Happy birthday!!! You got this. Stay strong!
Happy birthday Kristina:tada:
You’re doing the right thing by getting reconnected and building up a support group. Going back home is a challenge. Continue making good choices and put your sobriety first ODAAT
HBD Kristina
That is a lot to bear. Today is your day! Treat yourself 
Happy Birthday 
All the best on your day!!
You can do this! It will be one of the hardest things you will ever do. I lost my father last year and it's how I ended up here in this group. I lost it completely when he passed and went into a year long distructive affair with booze so I didn't have to feel the pain of his loss. It was a huge mistake, but ONE I am NOT going to regret because Im forgiving myself for something I did, a decision I made, that I can't change. I was feeling I dissappointed my dad crawling into a hole of drinking and depression after his passing. Then, I realized April 5th 2023 when I woke up to what I was doing to myself... how horrible I felt, bereft, cold, empty, grief stricken and my body sick crying for me to care for it. I realized... My dad would not have been dissappointed in me for "falling and crawling into that hole" he would be dissappointed if... " I DID NOT GET UP AND DIG MYSELF OUT!" So thats what did. Got up found this place and here we all are. My dad is my higher power and guiding light. Now with my head clear and sober. I just think what would dad do? What would he want me to do? Since I began following his light still burning in my heart and mind, Ive had no missteps, been happy with all my decisions and life fells much calmer, serene and chaos doesn't seem to rattle me as much anymore. The best part. I have no desire to drink! You can get through this, we are all stronger than any of us knows! I try to concentrate on all the happy memories and only the positives they bring to my peace of mind and body.
Got me crying. Congrats and I’m sorry about your dad. I’m sure he is very proud of you. Thank you for sharing. It helped
Kristina, This is a tremendous amount of weight with the silver lining of it resting on the shoulders of such a STRONG soldier. This challenge certainly wasn’t asked for but you are enduring with immense fortitude. I empathize with your pain and my prayer is that you can find an ounce of solace on your day. Absolutely continue to lean on us as you navigate this battle. 
Happy birthday Kristina! That's a lot to take. Stay strong, you'll make it thru all this
Today is my bday too! Taurus power 
❤🔥. Prayers and thoughts with you. Feel free to hmu 
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Happy birthday stay strong hope you have a great day
Happy birthday Kristina. I took care of my dad too. I know it’s hard but you’ll get through this one day at a time, and you’ll be glad you did.
Happy birthday! That is a lot to take on, but the good people here are sending you good juju.
Im so happy it helped. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Kristina! My dad passed on February 13th. He died with 39 1/2 years sober. I learned that when things seem impossible or insurmountable, I have a fellowship of friends to help carry me through! Allowing others in and asking for help feels weird at first, I grew up always doing for myself. I could never have gotten through this sober by myself!
Thank you
Happy Birthday! 
Happy birthday mines was yesterday!!
Happy birthday 
Happy sober birthday