I've been sober for a while now. However last week after learning about a loved ones cancer diagnosis, I was so tempted to drink. My mind raced to think of ways to get it, just so I would "Okay,"
All I have to say is that was one of the best arguments with myself I've ever had.
I reasoned with myself about every point on how to get it.
- You need a drink, it always helped before. - No I don't and besides I'm broke at the moment.
- There's plenty of empties on the side of the road. - Yeah but there is this kind unhoused man who collects them, he needs that money more than I do.
- It wont hurt if you do. - Yeah, it could. I could slide back into my old habits real quick because Im depressed with this news. I would risk college and my children and grandchildren and not to mention my Dad would be so disappointed.
It doesn't matter how many years you've been sober, those temptations can still creepy up on you.