First day going back to work and I’m so embarrassed. I feel that everyone knows I’ve been off because of drinking 
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That just means you are not completely broken. You are dealing with the feelings sober. That’s harder than normal people can even begin to comprehend. Don’t beat yourself up. You are doing what needs to be done to fix it. And really… it’s no one’s business as to why you were off work. Just do what needs to be done. You will get through this.
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You got this, I’m feeling the same way. But we can do it.
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you’re not the first or last person to struggle with alcohol , it’s so much more common than people think. When I was in the midst of drinking , I felt like I was the only one at my job going through this . Fast forward to now , almost 2 years into alcohol sobriety , I now know of 3 other colleagues that are currently struggling , now i’m on the other side looking in and I can see that sooooooo many people struggle with alcohol , long story short , you’re never alone , I pray you feel better !
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They probably do, big deal. Own that sh&t. It's part of life sometimes unfortunately. We are humans and we do dumb human stuff sometimes. So many more people than we know have been through the same stuff. Also, we would be really surprised if we knew just how little people really care about what we are doing.
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Thank you. It feels impossible. Still at work and I want nothing but to go home and pick up a bottle. But I’m trying with everything not to
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Thank you so much, Melanie 
I wish I had this confidence. Thanks so much. It means a lot to hear
I give really good advice and support. But I rarely take my own advice, and I have a hard time thinking I matter enough to deserve support.
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I feel you 100% on that one. Always there for everyone but can barely pick yourself up? Sounds about right!
Yep. I fake cockiness despite being kinda unsure about everything. I'm getting better though. I'm much more confident than I ever have been.
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I suffer in silence
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That’s what I do at the moment lol. We’re all in one big boat of 
Me too. I’m so indecisive !
How did it go?
Honestly you'd be surprised at how supportive most will be if they actually know. I was away because of heroine and came back from treatment and the executive director personally came to tel me he was proud of me for reaching out for help.
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You can do this Lexy,
Choose not to get the bottle and maybe get a meeting in tonight where you will be around people that can relate to how you feel.
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This is called, life on life’s terms. Ask your HP for help. Don’t go for the bottle, go for the solution. The solution is in the steps.
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Hate to break it to you but they already know you have a drinking problem. I remember people coming up to me after I got sober and telling they knew but kept quiet. It’s ok though. You now have an opportunity to get your respect back.
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I told people at work. More accountability for me. I told them I was detoxing
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