Yes, I relapsed and very ashamed of myself for doing so!!! Worst thing I ever done I have some health issues and should not be drinking anyway… my kids are mad at me. They don’t understand it even though they’re older. Where I was working, was not a good environment for me and had a lot to do with my Relapse I don’t care meetings around here very small town!!!
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Hey Tami! Relapses are painful. They are damaging on many levels. OTOH, they can be much needed awakenings. Try not to beat yourself up too much. Try not to blame others, work, meetings. We get sober and learn how to live life on life’s terms. Nothing is ever going to be perfect. Pick yourself up and go pick up a white chip. If you’re dead set about going back to meetings, I suggest you find another recovery program fast. No shame No blame. Yes action
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Your absolutely right!!!! No blame game!!! I was working and was let go for a few reasons and health issues
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I get it, I've beaten myself up also after relapses. But now I remember that the setback means get back.
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I relapsed many times then the last time I blacked out and went to jail because my boyfriend at the time called the police. Now, I realize I can’t do it no more. The only time I go jail is when I been drinking too much. Now, I’m staying at my daughters temporary till I can save enough up to get my own place. Then, I go to court Monday that I accepted the plea bargain of 2 years probation and aoda assessment and treatment. I’m scared but, I know I got to face it.
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Tami, you’re in my heart!
I relapsed myself with health issues caused by alcohol. And those issues came back. I just got out of the hospital last night.
I hope you can forgive yourself, as sometimes we don’t succeed on the first, second or even third try.
What is important is that we keep trying and keep going.
Praying for all of us in addiction.
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Hunny I know how you feel ,and your job, it’s there loss.god’s opening up new doors for you. I just know that.
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Wow you got this! Stay strong 
how long sober time? If it’s ok to ask? I am tapering off I did it before Yes I ended up in jail once and my son had to come get me!!! Embarrassing… I’m having health issues now!
Why where you in the hospital? I am thinking about going…
I’m looking for another part time job I am so bored and idle time on my hands 
the meetings around here are very clickie and I just don’t feel comfortable going!! I was ghosted by my last sponsor yrs ago I had 3 years clean and sober!!!
I’m doing well thanks for asking. My last drink was October 23 2022. I went to rehab was the best decision I’ve ever made. We all fall everyday he he picks us up when we do. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life. I have lung disease, I prayed for air in my lungs and he gave it to me, I’m on oxygen. Turn towards the Lord he will be there for you.
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I also have issues breathing COPD/ emphysema Barrett’s esophagus so many GI issues I was in hospital 3/9/21 in coma almost died they had to tracheotomy and that was in way too long. Now I have so much scar tissue in my throat. My liver enzymes are out of whack and the last thing I need to do is be drinking!!! Thank You for your strength 
You bet sweetie, if anytime you want to talk let me know. I’m Vicky Bradley on fb friend me and we will talk. You need to get disability I’m gonna Aug 26 my birthday. So please do that for yourself sweetie.
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Yeah, I’m on permanent disability… I am Tami Harron on Facebook I will definitely look you up on Facebook
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Which one are you? On FB
I have endocrine system failure episodes. Pancreatitis and gastritis caused by over 10 years of alcohol abuse. I was “California sober” for a few months until I went on a bender for a couple weeks ago and it brought everything back. Not that it’s not there forever, but it caused a flare up and it nearly cost me my life.
Keep going to meetings keep trying to follow the suggestions and you will eventually get it. Took me almost 30 years.
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Vicky Bradley there’s like 4 or 5 of them. I’m with my husband
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Relax! You have managed to change your statistics with any length of sobriety. Sometimes it takes time to get good at being in recovery. You don't fail till you quit.
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