ChasingJme03

Hello all,

It has been a while because I thought I was fine even though I still log in every once in a while I haven't been in the chat room in a while. I moved to Michigan one year ago to become sober. It was the best choice I have ever made. I found a job counseling women who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I met a man that keeps me grounded and sober, who is also a ex-addict and is clean and sober. Well.. my sister is visiting and she brought me a birthday present of a fifth of 99 bananas. She doesn't live in the state and I haven't really told her about my addiction. I put it away and told her I don't drink anymore but told her that her and her boyfriend could drink it. Well of course, I think one shot cant hurt and end up drinking 3/4 of it throughout the day by myself. I feel horrible. I am sad and upset with myself. I can tell my boyfriend is dissapointed as well. It is my birthday in 2 hours and 20 minutes and I will be sober... I am to the point where I do not enjoy drinking. I hate being hungover and I hate how I am when I am drinking. My hangover is to the point of not puking anymore and my skin is red and prickly. I miss my SR friends. I need to get on much more often.

soberclover

It sounds like you are giving yourself a wonderful birthday present by recommitting to your sobriety!

ChasingJme03

Thanks clover, I am dedicated to it. I am just feeling ashamed of what I did and how I fell off the wagon. I was doing so well.

Dee74

Welcome back Jme

whats done is done - we can't change it - you can make sure your birthday is a good one and the years ahead are sober ones tho

hope to see you around some more again

D

JumpnOn2

Hi Chasing!! Sounds like you slipped. Regain your balance and move forward. You did good for a long time. Don't beat yourself up too much.

ChasingJme03

Thanks Dee, It is nice to be back.

JumpnOn2

Bty. I like your signature Chasing.

ChasingJme03

Thanks Jumpn, It has helped remind me why I dont want to drink.