LaDita

I just got home after experiencing some drunk domestic violence drama that happened to my friend at her home by her boyfriend while I was visiting. Then one my way home I encountered pretty much every drunk crazy person on the street and got hassled. On my way inside my apartment building my crazy drunk neighbor asked me if I wanted to have a beer with him.
I feel very close to taking him up on his offer but I know it won't do anything.

The biggest thing that I'm thinking right now is how and why I got into that situation in the first place. She drinks, and I think a part of me came over there in the first place was so I could drink. And the crazy thing is, is when the guy staggered inside and put down three bottles of wine on the table, all I could think of was taking one as I was leaving as they started to fight. What a crazy thing to think.
I called the police and they came and she's okay. But why am I only thinking of myself right now?

Aysha

I am glad your friend is ok..But take a lesson from all that mess. From the fighting to the hassles and the drunk neighbor. Is that really what you want to be doing too?
Just step back and remember what that looked like from outside in. Soak it all in and then ask yourself if what you experienced tonight is what you really want to put yourself through.

ANGELINA243

Thank you for reminding me about where I came from--and where I could easily be once again should I not keep working my recovery program. What you described sounds like my old life--which today I don't want any part of. Chaos/confusion was "normal" for so long......I enjoy the freedom and happiness I have today. I won't let anyone take that away from me--especially myself.

LaDita

Thank you everyone! I'm very happy to say that the urge has since passed, I took a long hot shower and a B vitamin and now I am off to bed. Another day without drinking, another sober day to be proud of, another lesson learned. Thank you!!!

LaDita

One more thing, my friend is going back to her home state (she moved here on account of him, one month ago). I feel bad that she has went through this, I've been through and been witness to alot of crazy drunk-drama myself and I just hope her now-ex boyfriend will see what he has done and finally get some help.
And thanks Chiynita for reminding me what I could have perpetuated.

least

Good for you for resisting the urge to drink! Try to stay in the moment - don't drink just for today. And be glad that you're not in the position your friend is in.

Toomutch

You made it through another day - Good for you.

coffeenut

And look how you've grown! You didn't drink!

Isnt' it nice to look back at those circumstances and just be Proud?!