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Old 12-20-2013, 12:45 PM
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At a x-mas party....

Longing for a drink, sometimes it just doesn't seem fair..
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Old 12-20-2013, 12:46 PM
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Do you have an exit plan? Keep checking SR on your cell and do not pick it up no matter what.
I see that you are in AA, can you go to the ladies' rooms and call your sponsor?
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Old 12-20-2013, 12:48 PM
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Thanks Carlotta! Just what I needed to hear right now
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Think of how you'll feel tomorrow. You know what will happen if you give in now. You got this!
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Old 12-20-2013, 12:49 PM
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**{hugs}} you can do it. If the craving persist, just tell your host(ess) you have a migraine, thank them and bail to the next AA meeting or if you do not have one close by to the safety of your house. There will be plenty of other parties..
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Old 12-20-2013, 12:52 PM
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I know, I am just sooo jealous and they look so good. It's seems like forever....
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Old 12-20-2013, 12:53 PM
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Hang tough Charliee!!!
We're all here rooting for you!!
You've GOT this!!!!
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Old 12-20-2013, 12:55 PM
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Not fair, just life. You've come a long way, don't turn back.
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Old 12-20-2013, 12:55 PM
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I know, I am just sooo jealous and they look so good. It's seems like forever....
Just think how they'll look - and feel - tomorrow!
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Hang in there Charliee.
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Old 12-20-2013, 12:57 PM
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play the tape through Charliee - for people like us drinking means lost days, being sick. not being there for our family, doing embarrassing or even dangerous things

I like myself better sober - how 'bout you?

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Old 12-20-2013, 01:01 PM
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This is the first time really out since I stopped. The worst part is no one here knows I am an alcoholic, so no one would give it a second thought. I am on my own here...
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Old 12-20-2013, 01:03 PM
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You have all of us in your back pocket, Charlie!
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Old 12-20-2013, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Charliee View Post
This is the first time really out since I stopped. The worst part is no one here knows I am an alcoholic, so no one would give it a second thought. I am on my own here...
No you're not, you have the sober SR crew with you and I can completely relate to what you wrote. I drank secretly and no one knew I was an alcoholic so if I had a drink, no one would think anything of it but I would know.
Play the tape and remember what brought you to AA and to SR.
One is too many, a thousand is not enough.
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You'd know Charliee - and that makes all the difference. I think.

If it's that much internal turmoil for you, though, why not leave?

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I can't leave, its company Xmas party and my bodd just handed me my bonus. That would look pretty rude and we haven't even eaten yet
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Old 12-20-2013, 01:09 PM
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Old 12-20-2013, 01:09 PM
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This is the first time really out since I stopped. The worst part is no one here knows I am an alcoholic, so no one would give it a second thought. I am on my own here...
Not on your own we are all here with u xx
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Old 12-20-2013, 01:11 PM
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I do have all of you helping me through this though.
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Old 12-20-2013, 01:11 PM
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You r never alone Charliee , remember that. I have to fight this battle , so does everyone here. This is a big test. Did u read the list of things to keep us safe during holidays that dee done? It's full of good advice. One of them is saying don't put importance on tonight it's only another night, compared to your life sober or going back on the drink. Take your time Charlie we r rooting for you.
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