I drank Saturday, through Sunday. Really put a number on myself . Not happy with myself at all.. I know my papa would not be happy with me either .. Just gotta start all over . 04/23/23 new sober date …
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The good news is that you don’t lose what you learned during your last sobriety streak. More good news is that I’m sure you have learned something from this past weekends slip. The best news of all is that you’re sober today!!! Let’s goooo
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that’s tough baylee i’m sorry. slips are amazing learning opportunities & you have a better idea what to look out for/triggers going forward at least. i wish u the best and happy 2 days! you’ve got this!!
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@baylee156281, incidents of use can be blessings because of the amazing learning opportunities they can offer. My last relapse was over 19 and 1/2 years ago and it was the best thing that could've happened to me. It was that time out that I really understood that I was truly a person with a substance use disorder and couldn't maintain my sobriety without help. That's when I jumped in the middle of the herd and became open to suggestions. I haven't looked back. Now I get to help other people struggling to find hope
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I ruined my date also.my new date is 4/21
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Pick yourself up and start again Keep it Simple
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What Christie said. Keep it simple, and what SoFlo said, basically, what can you do differently to avoid a slip next time you're feeling it?
I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with alcohol. It takes a lot of courage to admit when we've made a mistake and to take steps to improve ourselves. It's important to remember that recovery is a process, and setbacks are a natural part of that process.
Starting over can be hard, but it's an important step towards a healthier and happier life. It might be helpful to reach out to a support group, like Alcoholics Anonymous or SMART Recovery, to connect with others who are going through similar experiences and to get additional resources and support.
Remember to take things one day at a time, and be kind to yourself. You deserve to live a life free from addiction, and with perseverance and support, you can achieve that goal.
I mean as long as u don't do any hard drugs and try to drink less u should be ok u know drink less to eventually not drink at all..if that's ur goal
Glad you’re back,,, we’re all here to help one another….. one day at a time 
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That’s not how my disease works… once I take that first drink, all bets are off,,, don’t know where I’ll end up… for me it’s complete abstinence..
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There ain’t anything in your life that drinking won’t make worse!!
Talk to someone before you drink!!
Find a meeting, get you a sponsor and get busy on the steps!
If you really want to stop drinking you have to stay away from people that are drinking!
Just saying helps too
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Mine either one’s too many and a thousand is not enough!!
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You've already recognized, learned, and grown so much in what you posted. Reading between the lines, you admitted, you have remorse and are already committed to saying you have to start over! I'm effing proud of you!!
You went almost 90 days without pouring poison…
It’s easy to get hung up on “90” - you’re 89 days healthier (as long as you don’t use it as an excuse , the real danger. One day? Move on!
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It happens . Don't beat yourself up about it . The important thing is you picked yourself back up . You got this . Never give up
Think it through next time
You get the craving to drink again I look back and always remember how hard it was for me to get dry then get sober after the foggy mind about 2 yes then working the steps like I'm supposed to. I have 42yrs sober now even today I can have a thought I'm grateful for living in the NOW moment. Not yesterday not tomorrow
JUST NOW. Are you reading any meditation books,24 hour,one day at a time,
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Your still alive do another 90 days at least your honest about it
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Be kind to yourself, self affirmations, journaling talk to your sponsor plug into meetings. Surround yourself with positive people. Get phone numbers. Remember when you get that feeling know it’s just a thought you don’t have to act on it. Remember one day at a time. One minute at a time, one hour at a time. Relapse doesn’t have to be apart of your recovery ❤🩹 if you really want it, then you can do it. Faith in yourself. Be gentle, be kind , have compassion okay. Best wishes Cindy:purple_heart:
Nothing ruined. Just another experience. You’re here and living in honesty. Be kind to yourself. Define your higher power. Keep chipping away at that wall and you will break through it. We can do 24 hours. With help we can string them together.