Hi all..
One of my favorite acronyms in recovery is HALT...we never need to get to Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. Although I truly do not crave alcohol anymore, nor am I tempted, I still can get in a snarky mood if I don't HALT.
I heard an expression that really stuck with me about relapsing, it was when we drink again we remember only the take off, but, not the landing. That really hit home for me, as I could remember that first drink and savor it. But, I know it will never stop at one,
and the landing was always rough.
Beth, AA has literally saved my life. It has provided me with a connection with people I had been missing and trying to fill with alcohol.
Glad to hear everyone survived the 4th, safe and sober!