I tried to stay sober today but I had a couple of drinks…once I start I can’t stop. I was only 2 days sober but still. That’s how it starts. One day at a time. I messed up.
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Don’t beat yourself up over it girl. We’re all human 
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It always feels rough to mess up, but good job reaching out! The Great news is that you didn’t lose those 2 days- you learned how to make it through the first 2 days! Now, when you try again, you’ll have some sobriety muscle behind it! Keep at it!! 
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Thank you I love that way of thinking
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Just keep trying! Don’t give up 
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Don’t give up, Abbie.
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Honestly, you're here, you've admitted it, so you are way ahead of most people! I've done the same so many times! Especially early in recovery. It's like meh I only have 2 days or 14 days so I'll just start over. Screw it. But all you have to do is start again. Today is a new day! And keep telling yourself every day, I'm just gonna stay sober TODAY. Tomorrow isn't here so for today, I won't drink/use. Reach out if you feel the urge! I just had the urge myself last night and redirected to cleaning and organizing my house. It wasn't easy but it worked. Whatever it takes. Best to you!
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Ya I went thru thousands of relapses for many years. Finally I got sick and tired of the nightmare and got really serious about my program. I went to 2 to 3 meetings 7 days a week for 5 years straight. Got a sponsor and did the 12 steps thoroughly multiple times and stay in service consistently.
14+ years of sobriety and happier than ever!
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