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melivinsober 02-20-2013 05:53 PM

uh-oh.
 
I used to drink a lot at my old job. It was a restaraunt with a decent sized bar. So naturally when we were done with work (and usually while we were still cleaning up) we would have a drink. My work buddies were pretty good at helping me ignore my instincts that I shouldn't drink, and sometimes convincing me a second drink was a good idea.

When I decided to quit drinking for good (18 days ago :) I deleted the numbers of my so-called "friends." I enjoyed spending time with them, but they weren't good for me. :/ I also stopped visiting my work and I even make sure I don't drive passed it.

Last night was a long and tiring night at work. :gaah
I thought I was turning down the street that my old job isn't on, but it was dark, I was tired, and I turned instead on the street it IS on.

I kept going past it thinking "don't look, don't look" and I found myself cranning my head to see who was there. I used to do this to decide if I would stop by or not.

No one was there thank goodness. I don't know if I would have kept driving or gone in. :/ that's what bothers me.

*sigh* old habits are hard to kick.

Pondlady 02-20-2013 05:56 PM

Congratulations on 18 days sober. Glad you made it home without any stops:)

TypicalPisces 02-20-2013 06:09 PM

I'm glad you didn't stop. Well done!

Hevyn 02-20-2013 06:13 PM

Good job. I choose to believe you would've kept driving even if someone had been there. :)
You can do this, melivin.

melivinsober 02-21-2013 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by Hevyn (Post 3828125)
Good job. I choose to believe you would've kept driving even if someone had been there. :)
You can do this, melivin.

Thanks Hevyn! :D :thanks That makes me feel awesome. :)


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