Damn this disease
Damn this disease
Just got a call from a very close friend in AA. 5.75 years sober and he got a second DUI. Classic SLIP sobriety loses its priority. Thank god he reached out and will doing what he needs to to stay sober. Without going into all the gory details but this will screw up his life on so many levels.
My heart is breaking. He let other things take precedence over his sobriety, then a tragedy happened, then a drink.
Folks none of us are immune. At least he is still alive
My heart is breaking. He let other things take precedence over his sobriety, then a tragedy happened, then a drink.
Folks none of us are immune. At least he is still alive
So awful & sad, MIRecovery. I did the same thing after 3 yrs. of sobriety, but I didn't get back on track for a very long time. I'm glad your friend intends to - and that he confided in you.
What is so scary is I thought he had it. I thought he was secure in his sobriety. I sponsored him in the beginning , I've known him for almost six years.
How is this possible
How is this possible
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I'm so sorry MI. I don't think any of us are immuned. I've always thought that if I can make it 5 years my chances of not relapsing go up. But only if my commitment doesn't wane. I'm glad he's back in the saddle and didn't hurt anyone.
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Sorry to hear that . But let your friend know that his slip encourages all of us to stay vigilant in our recovery.
Prayers from me too...I'm agnostic, so....if atheist prayers are double, are mine like one and a half? 😜
Prayers from me too...I'm agnostic, so....if atheist prayers are double, are mine like one and a half? 😜
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