This morning I took a large gulp out of an

Thankfully, you drank vinegar and your body immediately disagreed with it. Be honest. We're not perfect. We can only transcend our mistakes if we accept them, share them with our confidants, and learn from them. A hidden mistake doesn't give you the opportunity to be better, and the secrecy/guilt/shame are a textbook recipe for a realapse.

Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. We are not Saints! It’s simple be honest at all cost.

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Yes, get to a meeting and tell your truth. Rigorous honestly is the only way it works. Not the end of the world by any means!

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Well, you've told us...why not tell those who are close to you in recovery. Do you have a sponsor, by chance?

It was a bad choice. But you posted here and everyone is being supportive. Sobriety is hard. One bad choice does not ruin your progress. Be kind to yourself.

Thanks for sharing...

Guilt serves no one. Honest is the best policy.

I was over a year sober when I thought having one would be no big deal. If you nip it right now and get back on track your fine. Don’t make the mistake I did and continue because it leads back to a place none of us want to be.

That has happened to a few of us. As long as you don’t go back for mor u good. Carry on! But you may want to have a chat with him. Flying-sober.com