TenPacks

As long I have the cajones to do it, and I'm sure I do. It's a day-program, five days a week (or more?) but I get to "come home" at night for the love and support that I need. I tried a 24-hour thing once, but left after 4 days, instead of the 5 I was supposed to - I just wlaked the halls in the middle of the night... SO lonely.

It is in the neighbourhood of a "friend" - a very, very GOOD friend - whom I have spent about two months with this year, in total. This has caused me more guilt-issues, but even my wife says if this is what I must do, and the risks to our future that it will present - then do it, because I'm not maintaining sobriety here. It comes for a while, then it goes.

tanyapmc

WTG on going into treatment. I have been to lots of rehabs. It takes what it takes. I am just had 9 months of sobriety. YOU can do it too.

chip

I hope you can find a fresh start, and maintain a contented sobriety.
God bless you,
chip

CarolD

Glad to see you are trying another path.

Blessings

barb dwyer

****{Ten Packs}}} *prayers*

I know you can do this.

ps - can I drive your truck while you're gone?

NOMOMERLOTMAMMA

Hi Ten,

I'm glad that you are taking this step. Good for you!

Karen

Tazman53

I wish you all the best, keep in mind in order to stay sober one needs to be willing to go to ANY length to stay sober, not just the ones that are easy or we like, but ANY length.

Missymae737

Wishing you well in this step of recovery...

You can do this!!:ghug

snowgoose

The very best of recovery to you, Tenpacks. Many of our stories tell of repeated attempts until we finally get it. I know folks who now have years of sobriety who "flopped around" a lot early. Keep on, we're rootin' for ya.

TenPacks

Sorry - taking it, Barb.

Speaking of my truck, look for a Follies thread "How an accident becomes a fight".

I'll post it in a couple minutes.

TenPacks

I'm a very lucky man, in that my wife agrees with that thought - because she is not AT ALL happy about who my friend is. But that's been an issue for about a year now, and IT'S not getting any better either. . . I almost left home early this month, had the mover booked and the lawyer lined up and everything else.
But I couldn't go through with it at the last minute.

This is NOT the time to make life-altering decisions - except to get into treatment.

barb dwyer

dang it Ten - I was hoping for the truck!


*going to read the story now*

Tazman53

Excellent idea, the combined experience of thousands of recovered alcoholics over the years has been that it is best not to make any major changes in the first year of sobriety, it allows one to focus on thier sobriety as much as absolutley possible.

That first year for me it was very crucial that I focused as much as I could on my recovery.

parentrecovers

support out to you, tenpacks - k

GrouchoTheCat

You know what to do, just do it. One little baby step at a time and before you know it ...

Spiritual Seeker

It is time ! Do your time in rehab consciously, don't let the time do you.
Sometimes it is best to shut up, shut out our stinkin' thinkin' and follow directions. It sounds like that time. You sound strong enough to kick it. Excellent !!!!!!

akimmel1302

i went through a year in-house treatment for adolescents...now i have recently in the past months had my one year sober...it worked for me...just stick with it, be honest, and do what you need to do....give it up man

-kimmel

Anna

TenPacks,

I am glad you're doing whatever it takes.

And, I think you're right about not making life-altering decisions at this time.

Stobert

I started a 30 day inpatient treatment program four years ago today, after a week in detox. Except for a couple of slips that led to a week relapse last year, it's been steady progress, one day at a time. Today life is far better, more balanced and free that I ever thought possible. I hope you get as much out of your treatment as I did, it changed my attitude, awareness of myself and my outlook, but it didn't all happen in the 30 days. What you get in treatment is a foundation, and if you're like me you'll learn how deeply rooted your faults and flaws really are. Mine go far back to before I ever took a drink, the drinking just created the vents and fissures that led to my eventual spiritual and physical collapse. Good luck, and let us know how it goes for you.

snowgoose

That's a nice post, Stobert, that reminds us that acheiving sobriety is a process that for some takes repeated attempts during which we may be making progress.