Some years back I woke up with a terrible hangover

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Some years back I woke up with a terrible hangover and no memory of the previous night.
At some point, I think next day, I happened to look through my photos and this was the last one I’d taken.
I was so drunk that night I must of thought it was cool to get a POV photo of me holding my loaded .38 directly at my face..yup.
I keep this photo as a reminder of how stupid drinking makes me.

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#2

It’s actually really scary the places we get to when we’re in this dark place. I can’t say how proud I am of you that you’ve overcome those dark places. You are such an inspiration.

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#3

I appreciate that thnx.

#4

I regret a lot of things I did while drinking. I'd never do the things while I was sober, so I don't know why I thought it was okay then. I'm glad you have this reminder and that you're sober.

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#5

@carrie292719 ... "we will not regret the past nor will we wish to shut the door on it..." You're past, good or bad, will always be your biggest asset in recovery.

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#6

@rick320719 .. This last time I was on the receiving end of one of these I quickly drew mine, fired mine, ducked and hit the individual center mass. He dropped like a sack of potatoes never to get up again. I was in my 7 year of 37 years in Law Enforcement and my 2nd year of sobriety.
I'm glad you're still here with us.
There is a powerful Big Book and step study behind this picture.
This picture can be a good teaching tool for you and others.

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#7

Wow, super powerful. Thank you for sharing.

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#8

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#9

Thanks for that message and for your service.
Glad you were the one made it out alive.
That’s a powerful story you have.
This pic certainly is a powerful reminder of my behavior when I’d drink.

Different methods help keep people sober.
For me, it’s the powerful memory of what a fool I was when drunk.
I’ve got lots on file to always remind me why I can’t drink.

#10

Absolutely how we all feel.
I’m grateful that both of us realize our behaviors when drinking.

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