18 days ago I had to start my sobriety tracker over. I had two cocktails after work and went to bed. Got up and started sobriety again. Was that a true relapse?
Ahhhh, what do you think?
Not sure but I have since started the twelve steps
Whenever we pick up a substance we know is wrong, it’s a relapse.
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It’s just a word Pam. We associate the word relapse in a very negative manner. However, many times a relapse is the key to understanding that we need to do something differently next time. Also, there are relapses and then there are relapses. Some people relapse and never make it back. They end up in jail or dead. Then there’s your type that we could technically call a slip if it sounds better to you. Really, it doesn’t matter what we call it. Don’t judge yourself either way. Sounds to me like that relapse or slip has been a blessing in disguise for you.
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