Feeling devastated from having a lapse after a year of sobriety. I knew better than to put myself in certain situations but did so anyway. Wanted to feel close to family again as I havent seen them in years. Its been a struggle trying to distance myself from those who still drink while also not completely ridding myself of large chunk of my family. For those of you that have been through similar, how were you able to get through it?
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Hi Ciera,
Recovery is selfish. I had to cut contact with my adult son and my 30-year friendships during the first year of my recovery. It hurt, but I had to focus on staying alive and sobriety was the only way I could do it. They may not understand, but for most of us, it's a death sentence if we don't stay sober.
Do you have a home group and sponsor?
I had to distance myself from temptation for 18 months before I was able to resist. That’s not everyone but my personal experience.
Know we will stumble and maybe even fall. Pick yourself up, brush yourself off and move forward. Hold yourself accountable. We can’t control other’s actions but we can focus on ours.
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