I am trying really hard not to beat myself up, but i slipped...AGAIN... for the millionth time. I drank last night after a wonderful day of feeling so strong and doing good things for myself. I want sobriety so badly!!! This isn't my first rodeo. I have had stints of sobriety here and there so i know how hard it can be, but awesome at the same time. I really need to hear some support.
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You’re doing the best thing by reaching out. Slipping happens, but it doesn’t erase all the effort you’ve put in. Take it a step at a time and before you know it you’ll be shocked how far you’ve come.
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I got some cranberry and sprite to replace my alcoholic drink. Anything helps. Plus I am done explaining to people, friends and family that I don’t drink anymore.
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Hi Meredith - I’d be happy to help.
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Welcome
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Thanks everyone!! One day at a time is a philosophy that I really need to adhere to. I am so thankful to read all these responses. From the bottom of my heart, truly thank you.
Let's do it!! I'd love to connect
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Let's do it!! I'd love to connect!
Just speaking from my experience...some days are harder than others....those are the days I take it 1 hour at a time
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Hey I'm always here to help if you need it. Don't give up keep trying it's hard but you can do it
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Keep your head up Meredith! I struggled too. I really had a hard time getting honest with myself. I told myself that I could always quit anytime I wanted. That my family and driving privileges were more important. But the truth was that alcohol was THE most important thing in my life. And it had to be treated as such. I have to smash the thought that I can ever drink like a normal person. Every day. One day at a time.
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I got you covered sister
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I think that’s a great plan. That way you and your support partner each check on the other every day. There may be days that one is feeling a craving and is ashamed to call someone. But they’ll pick up if someone calls them. Could make all the difference that day. I hope you find a great partner who will probably become on of your best friends. 
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Well I hope it helps you to have a chat friend as I do and it’s really nice. Good luck!
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I will do that
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Get back up. Find a sponsor that can help you work the 12 steps. Get some relapse tools. I love you.
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Acknowledging sobriety as a gift may take some of the stress off of yourself. Answering questions in the app is a good way to get blessed. 😶🌫️
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You will be fine as long as you don't give up, you will see doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is insanity, but if you keep trying different ways, you will find your way. It took me a while until I surrendered my will over to God
Meredith first I want to commend you on your honesty. What this program takes is to be brutally honest. Without it we will die.
Then I want to tell you that you have absolutely no idea what you do for yourself if you relapse or if you're thinking about relapsing and you tell on yourself!
Every time you tell on yourself about wanting to or that you did relapse it gives alcohol and or that controlled substance less power to control your life. So girl you keep telling on yourself even if you think you want to think about thinking about it!
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I’m right there with you. It’s not easy. Hopefully I survive the holiday being alone.
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