Snufkin

I was going to do a closing shift today, but we didn’t have that many bookings so my manager sent me home earlier. I’m sitting in the staff room right now and I dread to go outside. I’m plagued with drinking thoughts. I just want to go to the shop, get booze and escape this crappy life.

Help!!!!

Stubbs16

Just Dont give in! Sooner or later those thoughts will pass. Please dont go back to day one, where Im sitting today. You can get thru this.

Snufkin

Thanks Stubbs. I know it’s stupid but it’s so hard. I wish I could just stay in the staff room.

joandmelandhan

Snufkin you can do this tonight!!!!!
You need to get home and safe sweetheart. As fast and directly as you possibly can. Even if you've just got half a loaf and a pot noodle at home please don't stop at any shops.
I'm settled in for the night so please message me any time.
These weekend evenings are rough I know. The only way to break it is to keep going and it honestly does settle down in time.
I'll be thinking of you all the time until you report back that you're safe and sound and stuffing your face with chocolate!
Go for it girl!!!!!!!!

biminiblue

That's not gonna fix anything.

Get some good food and a movie. Take a long hot shower and put on clean pajamas and sit down with a fluffy blanket.

You have to get through the discomfort of early sobriety to gain the peace and tranquility of a sober life, Snufkin.

Stubbs16

It is damn hard! I usually cave after a few days.
Biminiblue is right. We have to go thru the hard days before we can come out on the other side.

Snufkin

Great idea Jo, thank you! I’m going straight home, I can always order a take away.

Stubbs16

Now thats what we want to hear! You got this .

Snufkin

Live update:

Walking home...

Snufkin

There’s a shop and I’m not stopping.

Snufkin

Almost home.

SoberLeigh

Absolutely; don't stop Snufkin; hold your head high and walk straight by.

Early days are so difficult but we HAVE to get through them.

Well done coming here to talk about your feelings.

Gilmer

One minute at a time, Snufkin!

Snufkin

HOME NOW.

That was one stressful walk.

Gilmer, one minute at a time indeed...

soberista

Are you tucked up at home snufkin? Certainly hope so. Big hugs. Xx

soberista

Yaayyyy well done.

SoberLeigh

Well done, Snufkin.

Stay close, okay?

Gilmer

Good job, Snuf!

Snufkin

Will do, Leigh!

Thank you all for helping me, you guys are so awesome!

joandmelandhan

GET IN!!!!!!
Phew I'm so relieved!
Okay get that Take away menu out and choose your absolute favourite!
Down a big pint of water too.
Victory!!!!!