Relapsing sucks ! Makes you want to quite because I

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#1

Relapsing sucks !! Makes you want to quite because I felled

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#2

Im sorry please keep coming

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#3

I'm actually grateful for my last relapse almost 2 yrs ago now...It was the 7th day of my shortest relapse ever that a kind lady bartender cut me off. I sat for a while drinking coke and stewing over the embarrassment and shame I felt. I finally decided right then that enough was enough and decided to give AA meetings a serious effort this time...April 5th will be 2 yrs sober. And I'm very grateful for that bartender and AA.

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#4

Day one is better than one day Clover. Let’s get back on :muscle:t4:

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#5

I’m proud of you

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#6

Thank you

#7

Thank you so much

#8

In 2011 I had almost 9 years when I relapsed. It cost me 3 years of oblivion and I gained absolutely nothing from it other than an awareness that I simply believed a big fat lie; that this time, everything would be okay. But it wasn't.

We have to learn to play the scene forward. What happens if you pick up a drink? You might feel some relief for a very short period of time but sooner or later you will be right back where you are right now carrying around more guilt realizing that you accomplished absolutely nothing.

When we first get sober, life can be very challenging because we're no longer suppressing our challenges and feelings with alcohol. We are exposing everything and it's not easy. But the good news is if we don't pick up the first drink we get better at handling life one day at a time.

It helps tremendously if you go to AA meetings, especially in the beginning. You get around people who are there for the same reason you are and who have been through all of this before.

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#9

Get back on it. You got this

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#10

Thank you

#11

Relapse is a part of my story too, many times. It does suck, but in the end it made me appreciate sobriety even more. You had the courage to come back and try to focus on that more than anything else. Remember that none of us are perfect and that we are all here for you. Welcome back. :heart:

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#12

Thank you :blush:

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#14

Thank you . No I have tried AA , I truly thought I could do it on my own but I can’t !

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