Yesterday I relapsed; again! I feel like I let everyone down; my family, friends. Trust gone. Now all I can do is rebuild and move forward! I need to keep telling myself all is not lost! A tall task!
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Just keep coming here, I have been and it's starting to stick 
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I relapsed recently and burned a bridge and it’s tough but not all is lost - we are not our weakest moments, all you can do it the next right thing 
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Thx!!!
It happens but you know what is best for you. Think about what made you relapse. Maybe next time you can catch it and remove yourself from the situation. Just don’t let guilt ruin your hard work. Just start over and continue seeking support.
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All is not lost. But you don’t ever want to lose anymore, we only have so much. Joining a group did it for me and I’m not really a group kind of guy.
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I define a relapse as completely abandoning a program of recovery. Coming back the next day to me says 'slip' which is different, and brave and a show unbelievably amazing strength
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I've been there but you're trying and that's what counts. After many failed attempts this year I'm more determined than ever to stay the course. My family deserves a better me, but most importantly I DESERVE me at my best. I know I'm not that while I'm drinking. Stay strong and find your reasons. I found another app that has you make a pledge every morning to stay sober and you can put reminders of why you're trying to stay sober. In the evening I do a check in and answer if I've stayed sober, if not it resets my clock. This helps to keep me accountable. It's called I am sober.
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Keep trying
Keep coming back! We believe in you here and know the struggle. Get yourself to a meeting!!
Again Thank You!!
I realized I was a an addict when I saw I couldn't control my using. That I needed something beyond my will power. I believe in the steps. Step one, I admitted I was powerless over alcohol. If I wasn't powerless I could have stopped on my own.
I could not and don't judge anyone that can't either.
Luckily I met other alcoholics who showed me that something other than self will took away the desire. They showed me a different way
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I relapsed yesterday too. I'm in this with you
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Man thank you!!!!
U guys have been Awesome!! Thank you!!
This is a NEW 24 HOURS!! A new day to start fresh. To begin again. That is why AA meetings and support groups are so important. Your family and friends may not always trust you, or realize how hard you are trying, or how the demon inside got the best of you in a weak moment. But we do! We have to support each other. It is the only way to stay clean and sober. One day at a time!