Thepatman

Hello everyone,

I left SR for a few days. Long story. I just wanted to say from my heart:

That I am sorry if I have let my friends down with my relapse
That I realized that I have people that actually care about me on SR
That I need to modify my plan, get more support, BIG time
That I must stay out of threads that trigger me emotionally ;-)

Someones wise told me that only my pride was keeping me from coming back. Dee, Anna, you were appointed to your SR ambassador positions for a good reason. To keep idiot like me out of trouble. LOL!

I have put a knee down once again, but I still have a sobriety fight left in me.

Self pity, and self beating is useless for me right now, but a few gentle slaps always welcome.

Dee74

Welcome back P

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Verte

Hey Thepatman,

I'm glad we are all friends.

How about if you are accidentally emotionally triggered in the future you go on a PM blitz so you can work through it with your SR buddies?

Emotional triggers have been totally unexpected for me and I am still working through just how to work through it.

PM and posting blitz!!! How about making this part of your sobriety plan? Gentle slap, slap.

*I second the kudos for the mods and Dee and Anna. Thanks for teaching the difference/utility of cheerleading vs. support.

IOAA2

Face to face meetings certainly help me and others, especially coffee afterwards. It works IF we work it.

BE WELL

LBrain

good to see you patman! I hope it wasn't just the HABS winning one that brought you back
Glad to know you are committed to this. Keep your head up and stay strong my friend.

Tamerua

Glad your back! Kudos to you for not letting your pride get in the way. Take it as a learning opportunity.

Raider

I'm glad you are back. I'm not disappointed, I know you are. I don't need to pile on. Nice to see you.

Hevyn

Always happy to see you Thepatman - and always will be. Let's do this.

ScottFromWI

You are always welcome Pat. Glad you are back.

neferkamichael

Thepatman, FANTASTIC, by all means welcome back. You've had sober time so you and everyone on SR knows you can do it, and I'm confident everyone is rootin for ya.

least

I'm glad you're back, giving it another go. Never give up!

Anna

I'm so glad you're back and we are a family here. That's it!

You can do this and I believe in you.

MIRecovery

Get job getting back in the saddle again

MIRecovery

One of my favorite old timers says, "You don't have to drink if we don't want to. Hell, You don't have to drink even if you do!"

JimJim

Hey pat. I just want to wave the white flag to you. I was in a storm myself at the time. Not myself but my addiction. It rocks me to think I would say anything harmful to someone suffering the same affliction.

I just wanna say I'm on the same team as you.

LindaLou

Welcome back Thepatman! I think that everyone has the potential to slip. I know I have. The key is that you see it and are willing to work thru it and keep fighting. No slaps from me, just a big hug! (insert big hug here....((()))...can't get all smilies to work on my junk computer!)

Tiptree

((((((((Patman)))))))

Kris47

Heh Pat,

We are all just one drink away. Get back to business! A Big Ole Hug, too. Just because.

Hawk07

((((Patman))))

I'm so happy to see you back!

WritingFromLife

What an inspiring message! Thanks, Patman! Glad you are back!