Got some really bad news today and my first thought

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07-31-2015, 12:06 PM

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least

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Got some really bad news today and my first thought

was to get drunk and forget it. Fortunately, that thought only lasted a couple seconds before I realized it would be a dumb thing to do. I've worked too hard for my sobriety to throw it away over circumstances.

I will stay sober because that's what I really want to do.

07-31-2015, 12:13 PM

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suki44883

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Proud of you, Least.

07-31-2015, 12:17 PM

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Hypernova

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Sorry about the bad news Least, Drinking would only add to it. Glad you were able to put the AV in it's place so quickly.

Take care of yourself!

07-31-2015, 12:18 PM

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PurpleKnight

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Good call Least!!

07-31-2015, 12:19 PM

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Gilmer

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((((Least))))

07-31-2015, 12:19 PM

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Ethos23

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That is great. Once you do that enough, you don't even think about drinking in those situations. Then you get a couple of days past it and think, "wow, I didn't even start the dialogue with myself to drink." I always tell myself that no matter what the emotion is, it will pass.

Again, great job, and sorry about the bad news.

07-31-2015, 12:22 PM

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mary2788

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Good for you!!

07-31-2015, 12:25 PM

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Soberwolf

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Im really sorry Least ((((()))))

07-31-2015, 12:27 PM

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sleepie

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Hi least

I am glad you didn't go down that road, treat yourself with the care you deserve even if someone else doesn't think so, you deserve it and you know it.
And so many here care about you.

07-31-2015, 12:28 PM

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CaseyW

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Sorry about the bad news, least. Glad you came to us to post your reaction. You are absolutely right that drinking today would only worsen whatever the news is. You're in my thoughts and prayers today...

07-31-2015, 12:33 PM

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ItWillBeWorthIt

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So sorry to hear about the bad news least...and glad you didn't listen to you AV.
Good for you.

07-31-2015, 12:36 PM

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BringingBackB

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Hugs to you least

07-31-2015, 12:41 PM

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ScottFromWI

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Best wishes to find a way to deal with the bad news, glad you are here and especially glad you didn't drink over it.

07-31-2015, 12:42 PM

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ckoures

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That's awesome ...

07-31-2015, 12:43 PM

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Meraviglioso

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Thanks for sharing your victory with us. I am really sorry about the bad news. Sending you warm thoughts and a hug.

07-31-2015, 12:47 PM

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Dharma33

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Great work not picking up, Least. Sorry to hear you had bad news

07-31-2015, 12:50 PM

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Fly N Buy

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You continue to be an inspiration to others = me +++!

Prayers for your woes, friend. Stay the course through - Together WE stay sober whether the weather be good or bad.

Glad your here on this journey with all.........
peace

07-31-2015, 01:11 PM

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Anna

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So proud of you, Least, and not at all surprised that you are handling the bad news like a pro.

07-31-2015, 01:16 PM

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Aellyce

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I'm sorry to hear about the bad news, least. Like Anna, I am also not at all surprised that you have handled it with grace. Thanks for the inspiring post!