So far, so good...
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So far, so good...
Hello All,
Last night marked my second day of sobriety.
What makes it remarkable was that my friend was in crisis (partially due to alcoholism) and I was able to fully be there for him. We used to be drinking buddies, you see, but he is a lot of the reason that I have begun this journey. Well, he and my roommate. I see so much potential in these 2 wonderful human beings and yet they are flushing their lives down the toilet with alcohol. Which is what I was doing. And my fear that it would escalate to the level that they are at motivated me to take the first step.
I watched my beloved friend weep, be honest with his family and me, question his actions, and finally lay down to rest with me, only to be awake most of the night due to his anxiety from coming off a 2 day bender. This morning I watched him vomit over and over again. I don't live near him and had to travel back home early this morning to be at work. It was so unbelievably hard to leave him, I'm so scared for him. I hope more than anything in this world he gets it together before we lose him forever. He is a brilliant and funny and beautiful and irreplaceable.
I gave him this web address in the hopes that he can see the support and encouragement that is offered within this group of people. I know how grateful I am that I have somewhere to turn now.
I feel so strong and brave and useful today. The whites of my eyes are white (not red) and my already my brain is clearing (though I am a little sleep deprived...)
I'm looking forward to counting down day three!
Thank you for listening, thank you for your support and I hope you all have a wonderful day!
Last night marked my second day of sobriety.
What makes it remarkable was that my friend was in crisis (partially due to alcoholism) and I was able to fully be there for him. We used to be drinking buddies, you see, but he is a lot of the reason that I have begun this journey. Well, he and my roommate. I see so much potential in these 2 wonderful human beings and yet they are flushing their lives down the toilet with alcohol. Which is what I was doing. And my fear that it would escalate to the level that they are at motivated me to take the first step.
I watched my beloved friend weep, be honest with his family and me, question his actions, and finally lay down to rest with me, only to be awake most of the night due to his anxiety from coming off a 2 day bender. This morning I watched him vomit over and over again. I don't live near him and had to travel back home early this morning to be at work. It was so unbelievably hard to leave him, I'm so scared for him. I hope more than anything in this world he gets it together before we lose him forever. He is a brilliant and funny and beautiful and irreplaceable.
I gave him this web address in the hopes that he can see the support and encouragement that is offered within this group of people. I know how grateful I am that I have somewhere to turn now.
I feel so strong and brave and useful today. The whites of my eyes are white (not red) and my already my brain is clearing (though I am a little sleep deprived...)
I'm looking forward to counting down day three!
Thank you for listening, thank you for your support and I hope you all have a wonderful day!
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Congratulations on day two. Sounds like an eventful night. Please get medical help for your friend , if he needs it.
Good for you for being sober and able to help him. What a gift.
Best to you and your friend. I've been in your friends position many times all alone. It's awful.
Remember, neither of you have to feel that way again.
Good for you for being sober and able to help him. What a gift.
Best to you and your friend. I've been in your friends position many times all alone. It's awful.
Remember, neither of you have to feel that way again.
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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Thank you, Purpleknight and Ghostlight1!
As of this moment, I have been sober 3 days and 8 hours.
And I'm so happy to tell you that my beloved friend has found his way on here, as well. We are joining forces in our sobriety, with the help and support from the great people on this site.
I can't thank you enough.
As of this moment, I have been sober 3 days and 8 hours.
And I'm so happy to tell you that my beloved friend has found his way on here, as well. We are joining forces in our sobriety, with the help and support from the great people on this site.
I can't thank you enough.
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