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Old 11-02-2012, 07:38 AM
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New friends relapsing

When I first got sober I went to impatient treatment for 28 days. I got to know so many nice people there. I have been out for over 4 weeks and have stayed in touch with a lot of them. The really sad thing is that out of 14 people there are only 4 of us left remaining sober. I really thought for sure a lot of them were going to make it. Just a good reminder of how cunning and baffling this disease is. I do pray for them.

On the selfish side the statistics are on my side!!
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Old 11-02-2012, 07:53 AM
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Absolutely, pray for them. And, be proud and grateful that you are still sober.
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Old 11-02-2012, 08:13 AM
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Addiction is so sad. Far more fail than make it but it is the nature of problem. The way I have always looked at it is, "I plan on doing whatever is necessary to insure my sobriety. Just because others fail does not me I will." I am going to be one of the winners.
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Old 11-02-2012, 08:14 AM
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What is on your side is your desire to stay sober! Good for you!
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Old 11-02-2012, 08:35 AM
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I see so much of myself in some of these people. Early on when I was still fighting with myself to stay sober, not yet letting go. I have tried to help a couple but until they make up their minds for themselves there really is not much I can do but be there and listen.
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Old 11-02-2012, 08:44 AM
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Good on ye duke, you sound alot more stronger than you did last year!
Sorry for your friends and yeah I suppose that's the nature of the beast.
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Old 11-02-2012, 09:17 AM
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yeah, I experienced the same thing with my outpatient treatment friends. Not sure if any of them are still sober... But hey, I didn't stay sober right away, either. So, you never know.
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Old 11-02-2012, 09:43 AM
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Im sure that you have a lot in common with people that you meet in rehab, but by ALL MEANS make sure you associate with "normal" people.
Sometimes, hanging out with all people in recovery is setting yourself up, all the drama, all the slips, etc.

I find that I have enough to deal with just taking care of my OWN recovery.
Not that it cant be good to remember where you came from, just keep your eye on the prize.
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Old 11-02-2012, 09:55 AM
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Thumbs up

I too spent 28 days in a rehab stay with a
6 week aftercare outpatiant program attached
when I entered recovery back in 8-11-90. That
is some 20 something yrs of many one days at a
time sober added together to get me where I
am today.

I have heard from many thru out the yrs. who
began sober and returned out to test the waters,
to only return to the rooms of AA and share that
alcohol or drugs hasnt changed and is still kicking
azz big time.

Each time I heard those words, i remind myself
but for the grace of my HP that could be me if I
rest on my own will. My way never worked and
with a program of recovery based on steps and
principles as well as the knowledge and tools handed
to me in rehab I wouldnt be sober today but rather
drunk, crazy or dead.

As sad as it is to know that they are still into their
addiction, for me it is them going out for me so I
can stay sober. It is them who reminds me of how
aweful life is when under the influence of a controlled
deadly substance whether it be drugs or alcohol.
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