I screwed up big time - please forgive me
IO Storm
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 18,436
My goodness..4 pages.
I have never seen a response such as this.
When we cast our bread on the waters..it truly does come back to us, doesn't it?
What you have given to others is coming back..
I am touched.
Hugs from me tonight.
And prayers for sweet dreams.
I have never seen a response such as this.
When we cast our bread on the waters..it truly does come back to us, doesn't it?
What you have given to others is coming back..
I am touched.
Hugs from me tonight.
And prayers for sweet dreams.
Cause no harm
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Missouri
Posts: 596
Least, I would be willing to bet most of us have done the same thing you did. I know I have, more times than I care to recall.
I mentioned in a thread earlier that sometimes, IMHO, we can put a bit too much emphasis on the number of days we remain sober. So much that we place that as the most important segment of our recovery. Don't misunderstand me, it is relevant, but not to the point that it causes us to lose hope. It is the present and the event of sobriety in this present that holds the value. If we focus on this idea, it won't matter if we were sober 10 days or 10 years in the past. If we are sober now, at this moment, and continue to be sober in this "now" of our lives, that is a treasure. As far as success with our commitment, living sober in the present is all we need to do.
Let go of the past, it can't be changed, only in this very moment do we have power to shape the next. Dust off, give yourself a hearty backslap for being honest, smile, and jump back on that bronc, and be ready, you can be assured she'll buck again.
Peace—
Padraic
I mentioned in a thread earlier that sometimes, IMHO, we can put a bit too much emphasis on the number of days we remain sober. So much that we place that as the most important segment of our recovery. Don't misunderstand me, it is relevant, but not to the point that it causes us to lose hope. It is the present and the event of sobriety in this present that holds the value. If we focus on this idea, it won't matter if we were sober 10 days or 10 years in the past. If we are sober now, at this moment, and continue to be sober in this "now" of our lives, that is a treasure. As far as success with our commitment, living sober in the present is all we need to do.
Let go of the past, it can't be changed, only in this very moment do we have power to shape the next. Dust off, give yourself a hearty backslap for being honest, smile, and jump back on that bronc, and be ready, you can be assured she'll buck again.
Peace—
Padraic
Attitude of Gratitude
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 2,305
(((least)))
I think the response you have gotten here should show you just how much each and every one of us feels about you . . . we love you.
Ok, you drank. Thank God you lived to come on here and be honest about what happened. I truly admire your honesty.
You have shown a tremendous amount of strength and courage by sharing what was going on with you that lead you to pick up. You have no idea how many people you have helped by sharing your experience with us. Sure, we all like to read about successes and how people overcome the desire to drink. But the reality is, each and every one of us is fighting this battle, but we are fighting it together.
I imagine that there is at least one person who is reading this who is holding on to the guilt and shame of not admitting that they picked up and you have shown them that they too, have the Strength and Courage to be honest, own up to picking up and be able to move on.
For this alcoholic and addict, I find myself having a great deal of admiration for you right now. You have reminded each and every one of us that we are, after all, only human.
I don't feel like you need to ask for anyone's forgiveness, except your own. Please don't let this cause you to forget all of the valuable things you have learned throughout this Journey.
Hugs & Prayers for a peaceful night's sleep & a fresh beginning of a new day,
Judy
getting there
Join Date: May 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 1,314
Least! :ghug3 I'm sorry to hear that this happened, but you certainly haven't disappointed us. Don't let the successes of the last six months get lost over one misstep. And tell that addict voice to shut up if it starts giving you a bunch of excuses to keep drinking!
Hang in there, we love you! :ghug
Hang in there, we love you! :ghug
bona fido dog-lover
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,782
I am gratified beyond measure to read of your affection for me, and your reassurance. I will try to love myself the same way, without reservations or conditions. You all have renewed my faith in humanity, and in myself.
THANK YOU!!
:ghug
THANK YOU!!
:ghug
Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 381
Least,
You are one of my favorite people on here. It's been a little over 24 hours since you made the post and so I hope you're feeling ALOT better today. So many of us have slipped and fallen off our resolve and better judgement, and there's nothing wrong with that. I'm very sorry you were feeling so badly in the first place that made you want to drink. Next time that happens, please come and tell us. Scream in all caps if you have to. You're a good friend and an invaluable part of this group. Thanks for coming back!
:ghug3
You are one of my favorite people on here. It's been a little over 24 hours since you made the post and so I hope you're feeling ALOT better today. So many of us have slipped and fallen off our resolve and better judgement, and there's nothing wrong with that. I'm very sorry you were feeling so badly in the first place that made you want to drink. Next time that happens, please come and tell us. Scream in all caps if you have to. You're a good friend and an invaluable part of this group. Thanks for coming back!
:ghug3
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