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Sew...My first meeting at the addiction center was scheduled for tonight. Well my counselor calls and says "I'll be there tonight, but then I'll be away for the next 2 weeks. Maybe you should wait till the 25'th to start. I says "OK" and immediately thought "Hey I can drink for another couple of weeks before I start."

Luckily, a friend of mine slapped some sense into me and demanded that I either go to an AA meeting tonight or come home and post in this forum for help. I ended up going to the addiction center and told the counsler I'd really like to start tonight.

Just earlier in the day I was telling the same friend that this hasn't been as difficult as I'd expected so far. Yet, a few hours later, I very nearly blew it. But tonight I'm going to bed one week sober for the first time since I can't even begin to remember when.

You guys are right when you talk about it being a day by day battle. I won the battle for today, with a little help. We'll see what tomorrow brings...

TMR
Day 7

Keep at it TMR. You're doing well :)

Congrats on 7 days! :ghug3

TooMuchRum :c009:

"Sew...My first meeting at the addiction center was scheduled for tonight. Well my counselor calls and says "I'll be there tonight, but then I'll be away for the next 2 weeks. Maybe you should wait till the 25'th to start. I says "OK" and immediately thought "Hey I can drink for another couple of weeks before I start."[COLOR="SeaGreen"]

Had those thoughts too.

Luckily, a friend of mine slapped some sense into me and demanded that I either go to an AA meeting tonight or come home and post in this forum for help. I ended up going to the addiction center and told the counsler I'd really like to start tonight.

Just earlier in the day I was telling the same friend that this hasn't been as difficult as I'd expected so far. Yet, a few hours later, I very nearly blew it. Me too, but sober again today.But tonight I'm going to bed one week sober for the first time since I can't even begin to remember when.

You guys are right when you talk about it being a day by day battle. I won the battle for today, with a little help. We'll see what tomorrow brings..."

You are doing great, "one day at a time"

Good start, and good friend. ;)

Good news is the best news. Keep that determination in the forefront of your mind. Congratulation on your sober time.