It all happened so fast. Before i knew it, i was 3 days into a binge. I got suspended from my job (told me come back when you are sober) Lost my wallet. All the embarrassment from this. Its just not worth it. I kinda knew in my head i was going to relapse. I was distancing myself from people. Declining phone calls. For me. A relapse isnt just one night. A relapse could be weeks or even months. All the people on here gave me such kind words. And i feel guilty for not fulfilling my sobriety. I'm sorry. I love this community. It truly does help. I wont post again until im sober again. Thank you
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You got this JC. It’s a choice and the only way I made it and it stuck was letting go and letting a higher power in to love and guide me in ways I never could by myself. There is hope and help here and professionally when needed at 211 or 988. We will cheer you on post to post, brother! You got this. And you’re not alone in the journey. One day at a time is the only way I function. And I’m staring at 1,000 days in a couple
Months. Only a higher power and a series of miracles can explain that. Stay til you see one and experience one and you’re on your way, JC.
Hey JC!! Appreciate your honesty, as it helps both you and others. Relapse, slip, or any other way people choose to call it, can actually be the very thing you needed to better understand what adjustments you need to make in your recovery routine. You lost a few things on this one, but be grateful you still have a lot left! Let’s move forward with a new commitment
Pick yourself back up and keep going! It’s just a bump in the road better days to come! You’ve got this!!
Hang in there and don’t beat yourself up for it. You clearly know it was a mistake and what can happen when you take that first drink. Keep posting and let us know how you’re doing!!
I am proud of your Courage & Honesty.
Some relapse and never return to the healing. Good on you
RARELY have we seen a person fail who has
thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not
recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they seem to have been born that way. They are naturally incapable of grasping and developing a manner of living which demands
rigorous honesty. Their chances are less than average.
There are those, too, who suffer from grave emotional and mental disorders, but many of them do recover if they have the capacity to be honest.