I’m ashamed of myself for what I’ve done after having made so much progress over the last year+. I was feeling really good about myself and my situation. Had some new financial stressors introduced and I folded and bought some booze to cope. I was cruising along and felt like I had everything together… until I didn’t. I’m trying to recommit myself to my sobriety now - I really don’t want to go down this road again. I not ashamed to say I need more help than I thought I did. Anyway, just needed to vent and get some of this off my chest. I’m going to use this forum more, as well as get back to regular meetings. Thanks for reading.
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Hey Michael, no reason to feel ashamed as it happens to the best of us. You are here, restarting your journey and that is what matters. Be kind to yourself.
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Been there bro and it was a learning experience that helped make my sobriety stronger. Just learn from it and make the changes needed. Glad you're back👊
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Hang in there, get back to your meetings like you mentioned.
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Thanks for the support, y’all. I oddly feel more in control this time around knowing I have the tools to make it work the right way. Doesn’t mean I’m not upset with myself though. I know that’ll fade into the background eventually but it’s sucks to be in it now.
Addiction is lifelong so don’t feel ashamed in my opinion it’s all about learning and growing and moving forward.
I think of that saying about the road to recovery being lifelong but you're always the same distance from the ditch. Glad you're back!