Asked for a sign

Recovery
#1

I have been in a terrible mood the last few weeks. Between some pretty bad dates, some toxic people in my life, and feeling very isolated….. I convinced myself that I was going to drink today, unless I got a sign not to.

Well. Ask, and you shall receive. A good friend of mine that I don’t get to see often due to distance, reached out to me today, right as I had become absolutely resolute that flyer I walked my dog, I was going to buy alcohol. We talked for about the entire hour walk about what’s been going on in our lives and what we were both upset about. We gave each other advice and encouragement.

And then I told her what my thoughts had been today about wanting to drink. She is also in recovery from weed. And said that she had felt the same way.

We both helped each other. And we are both back on track with our recovery. So grateful.

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#2

That’s awesome! Definitely a sign

#3

Well here is you sign don't drink cause that just add to the problem trust me I know from experience. Now what I suggest is learn more about you and learn to love yourself unconditionally and then pray to your high power that he remove all the toxic ppl and bless you with ppl that love you for you. Believe me you already on your way cause this app I meet some great Ppl that want the best for me and they understand us so well because they are just like us.

#4

While I understand what you are trying to say, and do agree that drinking never fixes anything, sometimes “just don’t drink” isn’t enough. It wasn’t enough to get me to quit on my own, and it probably won’t be enough to help me maintain my sobriety. I found this to be a spiritual moment for me, that I wanted to share with the community.

#5

I personally thank you for sharing. Cause you right it is spiritual moment. I feel that way everyday. So thanks for sharing with me

#6

I'm grateful to have heard what you both experienced today! That's amazing, and thanks for sharing!

#7

“Bad dates, toxic people” sounds familiar to me. I am glad to hear you got the sign. When “dont do it” isnt enough I reflect on all these and choose. Choose to be like the ones who help me, choose not to be the bad date, the toxic one. Its not the easy choice but when i wake up in the morning i can live with the consequences of my decisions

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#8

so are you implying that when you are an active addict you also can choose to be a good date, not be toxic. I don’t know about you but i am still a kind person even while smoking weed. In active addiction, I still make choices that will affect other people but the choices i make aren’t going to harm them. I can still have a smile and be a “good date” it is also not a choice but a higher power. you must give up your will to your higher power.
I suggest, you read the 12 steps book and do a little more research or word your post better sir.

#9

Coincidences can be really beautiful sometimes.