Crazy Thoughts of drinking
Hi all! I'm in my 144th day of sobriety, working with a great sponsor, still going to meetings every day and actively working the steps. I believe in this program. It has changed my life!
I'm going to be out of town, visiting a friend, surprising her for her 40th birthday next week. I've already made plans to attend meetings, discussed my sobriety with her husband and am ready to take my first trip alone, sober. Luckily I'm only going to be gone about 72 hours, but my alcoholic brain is already playing tricks on me. I can hear, "No one will know, you can just have one." "It's just to celebrate."
Oddly enough, I don't have the urge to drink, but my thoughts do. I admit I'm afraid of going, but i have to do this sometime. I'm trying to make these thoughts lose their power now - well in advance. I'll keep sharing this every night at meetings.
Has anyone ever been through sketching like this? Any experience, strength & hope would be appreciated!
Thanks!!!