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Old 10-15-2014, 05:02 PM
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Today is my last day!

So I've decided to pick a quit date! I had a few drinks tonight. Why? Because I'm an alcoholic! It's NOT easy to admit....but I AM! I'm announcing publicly that I'm sick and tired of being sick & tired! Tomorrow will be day 1 of my journey back to sobriety after a year-long relapse! (After almost 6 years sober).

A couple things:
1. If you have some sobriety & are thinking about drinking....DONT! It only gets worse!
2. If you have some sobriety and think if you relapse it will be easy to get sober again....think again!!!
3. Alcohol is evil! It wants and is trying to kill me/us!
4. If you think sitting in a bar drinking is fun...it's NOT!
5. If you want to feel like you are in HELL...drink!

Soooo.....tomorrow is day 1! I am going back to AA in the morning and I will check back in when I have 30 days! Everything else I have tried has failed.

See you in 30 and God bless all of the alcoholics who are still suffering! I love you all even though we have never met...I pray for you daily! Special thanks to Dee & Anna for never turning your back on me! Xo

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Old 10-15-2014, 05:07 PM
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No harm in having a few tools in the tool box Serenidad, SR can be used in conjunction with AA.

The more support the better could make all the difference.

Either way make it happen!! You can do this!!
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Old 10-15-2014, 05:08 PM
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Hey Serenidad, I just wanted to wish you well as you move in the right direction. I also wanted to say thanks for the post, which when I read it, it helps reinforce my own sobriety.

I'm new here, and I look forward to seeing you in 30!!!
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Old 10-15-2014, 05:08 PM
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Good luck Serenidad.

I had a two day relapse in July after being sober for eight months. Now I am over three months sober.

Six years is awesome though. You can do it again and get through this.
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Old 10-15-2014, 05:11 PM
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Hi Serenidad,

I am glad that you are committing to not drinking. I hope that you continue to use SR as a support, too.
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Old 10-15-2014, 05:15 PM
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I'm glad you've committed.

I'm sorry you went for the last hurrah tho, to be honest.

I did too - but t wasn't because I was an alcoholic - I'm still an alcoholic but I don't drink.

It was because I wanted to see what I could 'get away with' one last time.

I hope you lay that opportunist part of you to rest now, and I'm hoping tomorrow will be your last day one

No need to stay away until you hit 30 either, why not post throughout?

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Old 10-15-2014, 05:24 PM
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Serinidad.... why not check in every day here ....thats what I have been doing and that is exactly what has helped me to get through one day at a time and to get to Day 31 today....a goal of one day at a time seemed so much more achievable than 30 days.... and now .... here I am I
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Old 10-15-2014, 05:32 PM
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Congrats Julie

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Old 10-15-2014, 05:35 PM
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I would love for you to come back tomorrow and post so we can start congratulating you on your sobriety. As soon as you put down the drink, you'll be able to start making good on all the hi-fives that are waiting for you. Good luck.
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Old 10-15-2014, 05:46 PM
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Serinidad congratulations on making a commitment, you can do it. One day at a time
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Old 10-15-2014, 06:01 PM
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Very glad to hear you are heading to AA. Why not share that new journey here as well? I'm all about the adding tools..not taking any away.
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Old 10-15-2014, 06:03 PM
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Good decision SD.

If it's any consolation, I have the dubious honour of the been there "drank again" t-shirt.

Having the t-shirt doesnt mean we have to wear it again.

Sincerely all the best with your sobriety journey
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Old 10-15-2014, 06:18 PM
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YEAH!!!

DO IT!!!

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Old 10-15-2014, 07:13 PM
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Thanks guys! Truly means so much to know people care! I am going to put my head in that big book and my ass in those chairs at meetings and get busy!!! It (AA) worked for 6 years (until stopped going)...I was very happy during that time...I want that back! See you in 30! Love you guys!!!! Xoxoxo

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Old 10-15-2014, 10:56 PM
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I've found it most helpful to post every day and especially when I'm having a wobble. Don't wait 30 days. Keep posting!
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Old 10-16-2014, 02:51 AM
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Wow. 6 years and we are still at risk. It's great that you are committed again. Stay strong.
Thank you for those 5 points. I believe I will need to refer back to them at some point.
Does anyone know if there is a way to flag a post as a favorite so we can easily find them again?
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Old 10-16-2014, 03:02 AM
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Serenidad,

Thanks for your candor in sharing about your situation. Good luck - there is nothing unique about anyone with long term sobriety other than the fact that they work it every day.

Looking forward to hearing about your progress, one day at a time.
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Whatever works. Would be glad to hear from you again tho dad.
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Old 10-16-2014, 06:20 AM
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Ok you guys convinced me. I will go to meetings AND post on SR. You're right...I could use the extra support! Plus I would miss you guys! Xo

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Old 10-16-2014, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Serenidad View Post
So I've decided to pick a quit date! I had a few drinks tonight. Why? Because I'm an alcoholic! It's NOT easy to admit....but I AM! I'm announcing publicly that I'm sick and tired of being sick & tired! Tomorrow will be day 1 of my journey back to sobriety after a year-long relapse! (After almost 6 years sober).

A couple things:
1. If you have some sobriety & are thinking about drinking....DONT! It only gets worse!
2. If you have some sobriety and think if you relapse it will be easy to get sober again....think again!!!
3. Alcohol is evil! It wants and is trying to kill me/us!
4. If you think sitting in a bar drinking is fun...it's NOT!
5. If you want to feel like you are in HELL...drink!

Soooo.....tomorrow is day 1! I am going back to AA in the morning and I will check back in when I have 30 days! Everything else I have tried has failed.

See you in 30 and God bless all of the alcoholics who are still suffering! I love you all even though we have never met...I pray for you daily! Special thanks to Dee & Anna for never turning your back on me! Xo

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so many many prayers come back scream cry rant here. for that is why we are all here.. open your heart open your mind and you will be free.. proud of you keep trying for the only time you really fail is when you stop trying hugs ardy....
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