Gabe1980

I just wanted to share something that might help those of us just starting out again.

I wrote myself a really detailed and harrowing letter after my last relapse. I tried to include everything that I was feeling, experiencing in my body and all the terrifying thoughts I was having. I was supposed to read it every day but I haven't been. I have only read it again today after not looking at it for a couple of weeks, but God did it do the trick.

I was starting to feel really resentful, fed up and pretty hopeless about being able to stay sober last night. I got up and read it this morning and what a game changer. I just felt this immediate gratitude to be sober and safe today. It grounded me and cut through all the crap I was thinking; I got back to the truth about my relationship with alcohol.

I just though this might help some of you too. Gabe x

brighterday1234

That’s what’s so important also about maintaining contact with other alcoholics on a daily basis; keeps you grounded and reminded about the awful life of active alcoholism. That’s why SR is so great.

Gabe1980

Absolutely. I'm still trying to work out how to stay grounded and grateful. It's going to be an ongoing process and I wish I was better at it!

ReadyAtLast

Great post Gabe and many congrats on your sober time