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Chronic relapsing.... make a vow.

Old 07-12-2008, 07:28 AM
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Chronic relapsing.... make a vow.

Anyone who decides to drink today, before you take that drink:

YOU are making the conscious CHOICE to drink, YOU and YOU alone.

YOU know exactly what YOU are doing (yes, YOU do, don't fool yourself.)

YOU can place false blame on anything you want, but YOU are choosing to drink.

YOU need to honestly admit it is YOUR choice and be HONEST.

Now try this - make a vow, and keep your word, that you will post here BEFORE you take the drink. No one will/can stop you from drinking, you can still take the drink, so don't worry about that, just post here BEFORE you take the drink. Soooooo many people post after they take the drink - but this time, stand tall, be the person you are, post here BEFORE you drink - instead of coming in here after you've done it.

Anybody up for making this vow?
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:43 AM
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Tommy, Great post!!

The choice is always up to the individual, ALWAYS!!!!!

While I have not had the desire to drink for along time I'll make the vow!
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:45 AM
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I'm in. I promise before I take a drink that I will post to this site first.

I definately fall into the "chronic relapsing" category

I need to put more effort into staying sober - thanks TommyK!
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:51 AM
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Count me in too!
I am very guilty of posting after I have already taken that 1st drink so today, I promise to post here first. Maybe that will make the difference for me...thanks for giving me the strength:-)
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:55 AM
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:02 AM
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Can i join in too. A chronic relapser here! Will keep you posted.
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:04 AM
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Count me in too. I vow that I will post here before drinking. I will also post daily on the "Chronic" thread. Thanks Tommyk
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:21 AM
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I too will come here before running to the "bottle shop". Great idea!:ghug2
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This is a great idea, I'm in. Thank you.
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Old 07-12-2008, 09:11 AM
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Old 07-12-2008, 09:34 AM
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Great idea! Another would be to call your sponsor, if you have one. The one time I relapsed (after 90 days in AA), my sponsor asked me, "Why didn't you call me?" My response, "Because I knew you'd try to talk me out of it." Well, Duh!!!
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Old 07-12-2008, 10:17 AM
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Old 07-12-2008, 10:25 AM
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Its an awesome idea! Type before you drink that first one. I'm in!!!
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Old 07-12-2008, 11:49 AM
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Yeah, definitely.
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Old 07-12-2008, 12:36 PM
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I'm in. I usually wait until sober again to post . Thanks heaps for this post Tommy
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Old 07-12-2008, 12:44 PM
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Well, i'm new here...and I know i'm drinking tonight.....so here's my post.
My ex/current/who knows anymore?/.....is going back to his town tomorrow. Can't seem to be around him without drinking...don't know why! He's great and he doesn't drink. But he did end our marriage and disappear for two months without seeing if we were ok....and I'm still bitter. Sigh.
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Old 07-12-2008, 12:47 PM
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So just don't drink dancinggirl. The bitter will still be there when you sober up. Learn to deal with that now, hun. You'll be ok...:-) Keep talking.
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Old 07-12-2008, 03:24 PM
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I am seriously enthused, touched, and totally psych'd up over the amount of people here who want to quit drinking and are willing to try this out. I love you, I'm here for you.

H.O.W?

Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness.

Together we're gonna make it happen. Seriously, I'm overwhelmed by your willingness.
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Old 07-12-2008, 03:39 PM
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Add me to the list, Tommyk - this might've saved me back in January. Love, Joanie
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Old 07-12-2008, 03:52 PM
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we don't have to wear a T shirt with your face on it, do we Tommy?
LOL

it's the peer support that SR gives like this that keeps me coming back...
Good job all of you.

I'm in.
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