Immediate help wanted
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Welcome to SR!
I would suggest thinking hard about what your willing to do to get and remain sober. Also, think about your statement "I have the power to quit". Ask yourself Do I truly have the power to quit right now, or do I need to learn how to quit?
For me, I had to admit that I did not have the power to quit. Once I admitted that I was powerless, I was able to accept the fact that I truly needed help. Once I accepted that I needed help, I was able to listen and learn from everyone else in my recovery network.
You will hear some good feedback from the people in this site - listen, learn and keep coming back.
I would suggest thinking hard about what your willing to do to get and remain sober. Also, think about your statement "I have the power to quit". Ask yourself Do I truly have the power to quit right now, or do I need to learn how to quit?
For me, I had to admit that I did not have the power to quit. Once I admitted that I was powerless, I was able to accept the fact that I truly needed help. Once I accepted that I needed help, I was able to listen and learn from everyone else in my recovery network.
You will hear some good feedback from the people in this site - listen, learn and keep coming back.
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Originally Posted by trisha11 
I need to hear this more than ever at this time. I feel like a fool for having to come to a place like this in my life and open up to people I do not even know. I sit here as I type feeling awful and shameful tearing up my keys, knowing I have the power to quit but at the same time feeling completely lost!
At first I thought I was crazy and alone. I now know that there are thousands, probably millions, of people who felt the same way.
We do recover.
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Join Date: Jun 2008
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Well I did what I said I was going to do, and I had a BBQ with my family. Even tho it was a rushed supper, my boys really enjoyed eating outside as a family. Made me feel good. I have not yet had the opportunity to discuss this whole issue with the ex. I am getting the cold shoulder at this time but maybe in a few days I will have the chance to sit down with him and talk. Cross your fingers that things go well.
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Originally Posted by trisha11
Well I did what I said I was going to do, and I had a BBQ with my family. Even tho it was a rushed supper, my boys really enjoyed eating outside as a family. Made me feel good. I have not yet had the opportunity to discuss this whole issue with the ex. I am getting the cold shoulder at this time but maybe in a few days I will have the chance to sit down with him and talk. Cross your fingers that things go well.
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