Day 9
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Day 9
Hi all,
Day 9 was a tough day. My wife came home last night and had a really healthy talk. Forgave her and let her know it could have just as easily been me. Our disease is at fault. She has quit but not convinced she is an alcoholic. I am supportive, as I realize everyone needs to go at their own pace.
I was in a business meeting in Greenwich today and had an urge at 2PM and the moment would not pass. Called my sponsor at 5PM and our hour talk helped get me through some of my feelings. Sad about the prospect of not drinking and challenged by the mental part of this disease.
Figured it would be helpful to me and others to post what I am going through so that is about it. Skipped my AA meeting tonight to make dinner and be with my wife to show support.
Telling people has made it more difficult to go back to drinking, which I am glad I did.
I know and hope things will get easier. I have had my fair share of successes but this battle ranks up there with the hardest journey to date.
JD
Day 9 was a tough day. My wife came home last night and had a really healthy talk. Forgave her and let her know it could have just as easily been me. Our disease is at fault. She has quit but not convinced she is an alcoholic. I am supportive, as I realize everyone needs to go at their own pace.
I was in a business meeting in Greenwich today and had an urge at 2PM and the moment would not pass. Called my sponsor at 5PM and our hour talk helped get me through some of my feelings. Sad about the prospect of not drinking and challenged by the mental part of this disease.
Figured it would be helpful to me and others to post what I am going through so that is about it. Skipped my AA meeting tonight to make dinner and be with my wife to show support.
Telling people has made it more difficult to go back to drinking, which I am glad I did.
I know and hope things will get easier. I have had my fair share of successes but this battle ranks up there with the hardest journey to date.
JD
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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Hi Jdooner, congrats on day 9!
It is a hard journey but it's all worth it. The beginning can be very trying and this place and the people are invaluable.
In regards to your wife you know this already but we all have to want it for ourselves and no one else and we have to be the ones who admit that we have to stop.
You can DO this!
It is a hard journey but it's all worth it. The beginning can be very trying and this place and the people are invaluable.
In regards to your wife you know this already but we all have to want it for ourselves and no one else and we have to be the ones who admit that we have to stop.
You can DO this!
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