I don't know how to tell my sponser I relapsed

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10-23-2013, 05:19 PM

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notfixable

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I don't know how to tell my sponser I relapsed

Help...I don't know what to do

10-23-2013, 05:21 PM

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ScottFromWI

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Tell them the truth, plain and simple. Getting sober is in large part about honesty, with yourself and others. You aren't the first to relapse and you won't be last.

10-23-2013, 05:23 PM

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tomsteve

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get some courage. but first...... do you WANT to get and stay sober??

10-23-2013, 05:23 PM

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DoubleBarrel

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You suppose he's never heard of such a thing?

Just tell him. It will help both of you.

10-23-2013, 05:24 PM

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heath480

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It is only fear stopping you.

Your sponsor will want to be helpful that is all.

10-23-2013, 05:28 PM

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notfixable

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I hadn't drank for 23 days I was working the steps and I wanted sobriety... I don't want all the work we had to go out the window I guess that's what I'm scared of . Honesty is key thx guys !

10-23-2013, 05:36 PM

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DoubleBarrel

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Call him and let us know how it goes. I'm rooting for ya! You didn't throw anything away. You had 23 days of sobriety! Relapse isn't a necessary part of recovery, but since it already happened, make it a learning experience. Beating yourself up about it will just perpetuate it.

10-23-2013, 05:40 PM

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Forgive yourself, learn from it, and move forward again. You can do this!

10-23-2013, 05:41 PM

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Hollyanne

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I relapsed after 28 days.
And told them all!
Got so much love and support that I celebrated 3 years sober yesterday!
Go tell.
Your alcoholism doesn't want you to!