Majamama

I proudly had 8 days of sobriety. I even spent a Friday night drinking tea with my sister! I have tried to anticpate my triggers and make a plan for how to deal with them.

Yesterday I went to a children's party where there were drinks for the adults. Whoa! Did not expect that one coming! I drank 2 glasses at the party and then went home to drink 2 beers and start smoking. THen, a voice started yelling in my head "STOP!!!!!!" I put down the beer, ate a sandwich and took a nap with my daughter.

In the past when I would slip up, I would always feel great shame - incredible shame- for the following few days. This time I feel empowered. I feel like I can be stronger this time. I feel like I learned from this incident. I can't always anticipate those tempting situations so I need to really think through what I do. I am ready to begin again and better than ever!

Just had to shout it out!

Dee74

I'm glad you were able to stop Majamama.
I'll hope you'll remember and use this time, so as to not even pick up next time

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CarolD

Many of us had false starts on our way to sobriety.
Starting again is the way to keep moving forward.

Yes! you too can find a way to live sober.

Tryingto

Congrats on your 8 days!!!

Jakey

Great job not letting the situation get any worse. Hopefully your little slip up will make you stronger this time around. One day at a time, you can do this thing!!

least

You can do better by learning from this. It is possible to stay sober - I'm proof of that!:ghug3

bumble2008123

eight days is a hell of an accomplishment. You can do this!

Pelican

Bummer on the slip, but excellent rebound!

Keep on keeping on!

nickishine

I'm glad you "shouted it out"! No one can take away the 8 days sobriety you just had. They're not wiped out what you experienced in that time. Yes, we start the counting over but it seems you got a lot of "good" in your recovery and feel more empowered! Yeah! It takes what it takes for each of us. Buckle up and fasten your seatbelt cuz we are going on a ride, Sista!

All my best & lots of hugs xoxox
Nicki:ghug

ufe

Eating something small was good for me when I had the occasional lapse. If you make it something with some nutrition, it helps with the alcoholic mind games in my experience.