I failed today
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Let’s focus on not failing tomorrow
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Don’t be hard on yourself. We all stumble, it’s getting back up that matters!
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It's not a failure, just another hurdle/obstacle. Get up and try again. 
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I relapsed after 10 months of sobriety but I got right back in. Just take it as a learning moment not a failure
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I’m over whelmed by the responses and I feel really bad. I hate this thing . This addiction, weakness. I should have reached out first.
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It’s ok. No failure. Don’t give up​:pray:
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You’re not bad it’s normal to feel guilty don’t let it pull you back in!! You can do better don’t give up!! One day you’ll look back on this and be stronger!!
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It’s not a failure it’s a learning lesson. Whatever made you use is something you now know you need to work on.
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Mary
You're not the 1st and you won't be the last.
The smartest thing you said in one of your comments is that you should have reached out first. Remember that the next time. The reason that you drank is because you believed the big lie; that this time, everything will be OK. But it wasn't, was it?
We have to learn to play The scene forward. What happens if you drink? You might feel some relief for a very short period of time. But sooner or later you'll be right back where you are right now, carrying around more guilt, realizing that you accomplished absolutely nothing.
That's The big lie that alcohol feeds us. It lets us down every time.
And when you get cravings to pick up a drink, try taking in some sweets. They seem to help curb the cravings.
If you're not going to AA meetings you should start. From there you can build a great support group; People you can call before you pick up a drink.
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At least you realize what you did wrong.
Never give up! You tripped, now stand tall.
New day. New chance.
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Hello Mary: Now that you have learned that important lesson “to call before, not after,” you can face today with your chin up. WE can do this.
Yesterday is gone. Today is a new day! Wishing you sunshine!!
So you failed, Don’t be so hard on yourself. Be gentle and kind. Acknowledging what happened and expressing it here takes the power out, You Get to suit up, show up and be present. Focus on today good luck 
I think failing is when we give up. I'm very grateful I gave meetings long enough to work for me this time around. Giving up is what a friend of mine did. He's no longer with us...You can definitely do this Mary!
You’re stronger tomorrow
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I fail every day for last 6 mos. after relapsing with 13 years under my belt. I need the required humility to really get the help..that’s being offered to me..I lost my family then I moved to a neighboring state. It’s all new; it’s all good. But it challenged my sobriety..I drink but I don’t get drunk. It’s causing unnecessary grief when I was dealing with real grief. I need to take that crucial step for the sponsor. I already found the happiest person I’ve seen in her recovery. She’ll probably be so much fun, but I’m in serious (too serious) mode right now. I have reservations about AA. But my desire and the critical nature of being sober will win.
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We have all done it