Grateful that I was able to get through a challenging

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#1

Grateful that I was able to get through a challenging day yesterday. Went out to a restaurant with family and friends. Was drinking ginger ale while others were having beers. My mind went into overdrive making rationalization that since I had 38 sober days that one or two beers wouldn’t hurt me. Basically I was trying to forget my past troubles which brought me to this stage of my life. I did not drink and will not drink today but need to police my thoughts in a more vigilant manner as those thoughts came at me fast. Thanks.

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#2

Way to go, not picking up that drink. I've fallen victim to that thinking so many times. That's basically the story of my last 10 years... a period of sobriety followed by one drink that ended up a week long bender, and a ton of remorse. I'm trying my hardest to play out the whole scenario of what would happen if I drank, but you're right, the thoughts come fast

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#3

Thanks

#4

That is awesome Frank congratulations. what are your defenses against the first drink? What are some of the things you practice?

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#5

Thanks. Sober network of friends and on line. Not picking up the first one. So far so good but I know it’s early.

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#6

That’s an awesome start brother congratulations