johnc

I had a powerful craving, with an almost irresistible rationalization, today! Thank God the rationalization was only 'almost' irresistible! This Friday is Goodfriday, and I thought that it would make a lot of sense to have one last day and a half drunk, and then quit on Friday. My thinking was that Goodfriday, for a Catholic, would be a mighty good sobriety date. It might sound crazy, but this idea felt really compelling!
In a direct way, you all helped me get through it. I thought about the prospect of either pretending I didn't relapse, or else admitting I did, or even worse abandoning soberrecovery entirely. I then decided that it just wasn't worth it. I just had to not drink today, and I could save myself from the dilemma!
So thanks! It's not always easy. Maybe the long weekend triggered it. But I'm here and sober, no worse for wear, I think-

Ozgirl

That's great that you didn't pick up, keep up the great work. Something I have found helpful is acknowledging the craving, but choosing not to act on it. ie just because I think or feel I need a drink doesn't mean I have to have one.

Bikeguy

Good job, way to stay strong!

recoverywfaith

Glad you are here and sober!!