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Day 1
I'm back to day one. I've been away from the site for a while because i was trying to convince myself that I could drink when I wanted. I could control it...yeah, that was a big lie. So, here I go, I'm giving sobriety another go. I wanted to thank everyone for the support I have recieved from this site. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by mps101 
I was doing some AA and stopped about the time I stopped posting here and realize that, for me, it's a really important part of recovery.
It works, it really does.
Try it again. Consider this a lesson.
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I totally agree. I found it's important to talk with people who have walked in "our shoes" because it breaks down the isolation and the idea that somehow "I'm the only person dealing with this"--not by a long shot! So, yeah, I had really good experiences and will hopefully be getting myself to a meeting tonight.
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because it breaks down the isolation and the idea that somehow "I'm the only person dealing with this"--
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Hey I'm doing well today in terms that I'm not craving alcohol.
I did just get an email from my best friend saying how she feels like we're completely growing apart and that she's trying to do stuff with me that doesn't revolve around drinking but that I'm always busy or want to go to sleep. She also said that she feels like she's lost the two most important people to her (she broke up with her boyfriend a month a go) and that I haven't been caring for her like a such good friend. She says she's doing a lot to stop that (us growing apart) but feels helpless.
I don't know how to respond. It was incredibly painful for me to read. I'm really confused about a lot of stuff and am focusing a lot on me. I love her but also know I'm not being as thoughtful of her as I used to be. I'm just really tired all the time...
So, that turned into a long post. That's where I am today.
Thank you guys for all your support.
I did just get an email from my best friend saying how she feels like we're completely growing apart and that she's trying to do stuff with me that doesn't revolve around drinking but that I'm always busy or want to go to sleep. She also said that she feels like she's lost the two most important people to her (she broke up with her boyfriend a month a go) and that I haven't been caring for her like a such good friend. She says she's doing a lot to stop that (us growing apart) but feels helpless.
I don't know how to respond. It was incredibly painful for me to read. I'm really confused about a lot of stuff and am focusing a lot on me. I love her but also know I'm not being as thoughtful of her as I used to be. I'm just really tired all the time...
So, that turned into a long post. That's where I am today.
Thank you guys for all your support.
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really confused about a lot of stuff and am focusing a lot on me.
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Originally Posted by mps101
Hey I'm doing well today in terms that I'm not craving alcohol.
I did just get an email from my best friend saying how she feels like we're completely growing apart and that she's trying to do stuff with me that doesn't revolve around drinking but that I'm always busy or want to go to sleep. She also said that she feels like she's lost the two most important people to her (she broke up with her boyfriend a month a go) and that I haven't been caring for her like a such good friend. She says she's doing a lot to stop that (us growing apart) but feels helpless.
I don't know how to respond. It was incredibly painful for me to read. I'm really confused about a lot of stuff and am focusing a lot on me. I love her but also know I'm not being as thoughtful of her as I used to be. I'm just really tired all the time...
So, that turned into a long post. That's where I am today.
Thank you guys for all your support.
I did just get an email from my best friend saying how she feels like we're completely growing apart and that she's trying to do stuff with me that doesn't revolve around drinking but that I'm always busy or want to go to sleep. She also said that she feels like she's lost the two most important people to her (she broke up with her boyfriend a month a go) and that I haven't been caring for her like a such good friend. She says she's doing a lot to stop that (us growing apart) but feels helpless.
I don't know how to respond. It was incredibly painful for me to read. I'm really confused about a lot of stuff and am focusing a lot on me. I love her but also know I'm not being as thoughtful of her as I used to be. I'm just really tired all the time...
So, that turned into a long post. That's where I am today.
Thank you guys for all your support.
Hiya mps!!
so good to hear you are doing good! Ok now listen up. You need to work on YOU right now, because you are worth fighting for. And who knows? Maybe she will miss you bad enough to quit herself?? One of my friends did. After she knew that I wasnt going to be drinking, she did it! It's awesome.
DON'T let her drag you back into it for her friendship. If she truly loves you as a best friend, she will adjust. Either let you do your thing or join you. So long as she doesnt drink in front of you or try to steer you away from sobriety. Be careful with that one!!
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