The Joy Of Sobriety
Abstinence Apprentice
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The Joy Of Sobriety
I recall a full page ad in a magazine quite a number of years ago. It depicted a man stretching, yawning and smiling in his PJs with the sun glancing through the blinds. The caption "Happiness Is Waking Up Having Had One Too Few". It caught my attention then and now has so much more impact. Does anyone recall it?
I don't remember what they were advertising,
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I don't remember what they were advertising,
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"one too few" ??
in my world, it didn't eeeeven count as "partying" if I had one too few. what's the use in one too few? When 4 too many doubles is just about right, one too few didn't even exist as a possibility
in my world, it didn't eeeeven count as "partying" if I had one too few. what's the use in one too few? When 4 too many doubles is just about right, one too few didn't even exist as a possibility
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It seems I only visit this site when I slip. This is where I find comfort to get me through. I have done well this year but last night tested myself by fetching a quart and a 40. That went quick so I returned for 2 more quarts. A total of 136 ozs and I'm feeling like death today... I ended up re-verifying what I knew was going to happen. At least, I've once again boosted my incentive to steer clear of the stuff for good.
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Originally Posted by Steadwell 
It seems I only visit this site when I slip. This is where I find comfort to get me through. I have done well this year but last night tested myself by fetching a quart and a 40. That went quick so I returned for 2 more quarts. A total of 136 ozs and I'm feeling like death today... I ended up re-verifying what I knew was going to happen. At least, I've once again boosted my incentive to steer clear of the stuff for good.
The realization I'm coming to is that we need to reach a point of humility and ask for the help to support our sobriety before we cave in and not just after we've ruined it.
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How about just stopping by daily to say "hi"! This place keeps my mind on sobriety daily. It helps keep the slip ups from occurring for many. Come on in the AM to start the day, stop by at lunch, and check in before bed. It's an easy way to keep yourself in check.
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Originally Posted by BlackShip
I had this same thought recently. We struggle with this special hell and it's not until we cave in and disappoint ourselves that we come here with open arms asking for help.
The realization I'm coming to is that we need to reach a point of humility and ask for the help to support our sobriety before we cave in and not just after we've ruined it.
The realization I'm coming to is that we need to reach a point of humility and ask for the help to support our sobriety before we cave in and not just after we've ruined it.
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Thank you Dee! Regarding ideas on what to do next, I think that I'll chalk this up as another learning experience and not lay too much pressure on myself. I went 2 years from 2000 to 2002 and had a slip, the pressure and disappointment caused a full-blown relapse. I won't let that happen this time. I'm learning, I may be slow, but I'm learning.
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