ttbp

If ever there was an example of why not to go back out there, I experienced it first hand. Unfortunately, a guy who has done just that came to the meeting I was in (I mean it's unfortunate he relapsed, not unfortunate he came to the meeting), he was absoloutely wasted, had peed himself, vomit down his jumper I feel really sad.

There was a number of old timers who it didn't seem to affect - I guess they've seen it all before. For me, it was a stark reminder as to why I can't take that first drink. It also sprialled off a load of memories of my Dad, who died of alcoholism. The total rubbish that was coming out of his mouth - it reminded me so much of my Dad and I was right back to being a small, scared child in a matter of moments - how does that happen? The smell, his attitude, everything made me scared

Dee74

I'm just glad the guy had sense enough to come to a place where he could get some help

I'm sorry it unsettled you tho ttbp - I hope you feel a little better now.

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ACT10Npack

They should had take him to the ER. If someone is vomiting from alcohol then he could had alcohol poison.

Zebra1275

If ever there was an example of why not to go back out there, I experienced it first hand.

Then it was a good meeting for you. One of the things that helps me stay sober is going to meetings and hearing (and in your case seeing) the experiences of others. Otherwise I might forget how miserable alcohol makes my life and think, "I've been sober a long time, I can drink now, this time it will be different."

It's good that the guy came to your meeting, hopefully he didn't drive there.

landminesgirl

Oh gosh that makes me so sad. I hope he finds a way back. . . but thank you for sharing. I'm on day 4, right around the time I always start thinking that I can control myself. Not this time. I will stay strong through the weekend, I have to!

freshstart57

Landminesgirl, you will stay strong and succeed, simply because you can. Enjoy your journey to a new you, it's about time, isn't it?