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Old 05-23-2013, 06:17 PM
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Hevyn
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I think you're all very wise to be concerned - and to see the temptation coming. You won't be caught off guard. I remember my first sober summer after drinking for decades. I'd been sober 6 months. I was so sorry for myself. Felt like I'd be missing out. Then I thought about how it was before I quit. Who was I kidding? I wasn't having fun and enjoying myself - I was out of control, blacking out, hungover, numb, foggy and stupid. I was a danger to myself and others. So NOT fun.

Be proud of yourselves for being smarter than me. I caused so much destruction in my life because I didn't prepare for the triggers. By the way, the first summer was a challenge in the beginning - but the next one wasn't at all. It does get easier and better as you go along.
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