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08-04-2014, 05:53 PM

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justinJustQuit

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My Third Night

Hi everyone, I slipped up a couple nights ago. Dealing with some personal issues with the family. I won't bore with the details, but it's no good.

I have had some really good attempts at sobriety, and no one can take that away. I just need to re group and try to find a way to reliably post on SR.

I hope everyone is doing good!

08-04-2014, 05:57 PM

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Anna

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Welcome back, Justin, and I hope you can continue to post.

08-04-2014, 05:59 PM

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ultradad

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Glad you're here Justin! Congrats on day 3 : )

08-04-2014, 06:00 PM

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Hevyn

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You found your way back Justin - that's what counts. Let's give it another go.

08-04-2014, 06:05 PM

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least

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I'm glad you're trying again.

It took me almost two years after I joined here until I finally got sober for good. I hope it doesn't take you that long.

08-04-2014, 06:06 PM

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Thepatman

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Glad you posted. If possible for you, staying away from family drama might be good in early recovery.

08-04-2014, 06:27 PM

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Dee74

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Welcome back Justin

Have you thought about doing something differently?

If personal issues are a problem, maybe finding other healthier solutions to dealing with those could be a key here?

D

08-04-2014, 06:30 PM

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justinJustQuit

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I think I'm going to stop communicating with them for a few months. How many times can you slowly kill yourself (literally with alcoholism) before you have to do something drastic?

I'm not around it anymore, I don't go places where people are drinking, and I quit things that make me crave.

08-04-2014, 06:43 PM

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SoberComposer

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Great job at catching yourself after the slip. I like what you say about your previous attempts not being a waste. If it wasnt for my previous attempts I would never know what sobriety was like and wouldn't be as serious as I am this time. Serious about a better life!

08-04-2014, 07:50 PM

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ScottFromWI

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Welcome back Justin. If you think posting here on a regular basis would be of benefit, why not actually block off specific times of the day to do it? Set tangible goals of a certain amount of time and write it down to track and keep yourself accountable. You've suggested that it would help in the past too, make a pact with yourself and do it.this could be your last day 3 ever.