Relapsed in Feb/March. Been drinking on and off since then. Back on day 17.
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Relapsed in Feb/March. Been drinking on and off since then. Back on day 17.
I had 7 months sober when I started drinking again in February or March this year (I can't even remember which). I've been drinking on and off since then, with little dry stints here and there as I attempted to sober up again and again and again. I recently strung together 4 months but then picked up a drink again. So now I'm back on day 17 and really grateful that I am.
When I had 7 months' sober I was in AA. I haven't been back since I first relapsed but I do realise I'm the kind of person who needs face-to-face support in their recovery so this time I'm going to try a fellowship called Overcomers Anonymous that a friend from church helps facilitate.
I'm also waiting to be assessed for voluntary counselling through my church regarding sexual abuse issues from the past. I've been having similar counselling at another place for the past few months and it's really helped me come to terms with the abuse that happened to me, which in turn helped me to not only stay sober for 4 months but also helped other aspects of my life to become more manageable and enjoyable. This counselling is coming to an end next week, so I hope that the counselling my church offers will continue the good work and play a part in this new go at recovery.
I'm so relieved to be coming back to SR. I haven't posted since my initial relapse because I felt so ashamed and embarrassed after blowing 7 months. But as I was lurking and reading other people's posts just now, something prompted me to get over myself, stop being proud and just come home to SR. Hence this post.
When I had 7 months' sober I was in AA. I haven't been back since I first relapsed but I do realise I'm the kind of person who needs face-to-face support in their recovery so this time I'm going to try a fellowship called Overcomers Anonymous that a friend from church helps facilitate.
I'm also waiting to be assessed for voluntary counselling through my church regarding sexual abuse issues from the past. I've been having similar counselling at another place for the past few months and it's really helped me come to terms with the abuse that happened to me, which in turn helped me to not only stay sober for 4 months but also helped other aspects of my life to become more manageable and enjoyable. This counselling is coming to an end next week, so I hope that the counselling my church offers will continue the good work and play a part in this new go at recovery.
I'm so relieved to be coming back to SR. I haven't posted since my initial relapse because I felt so ashamed and embarrassed after blowing 7 months. But as I was lurking and reading other people's posts just now, something prompted me to get over myself, stop being proud and just come home to SR. Hence this post.
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Originally Posted by Louise82 
I had 7 months sober when I started drinking again in February or March this year (I can't even remember which). I've been drinking on and off since then, with little dry stints here and there as I attempted to sober up again and again and again. I recently strung together 4 months but then picked up a drink again. So now I'm back on day 17 and really grateful that I am.
When I had 7 months' sober I was in AA. I haven't been back since I first relapsed but I do realise I'm the kind of person who needs face-to-face support in their recovery so this time I'm going to try a fellowship called Overcomers Anonymous that a friend from church helps facilitate.
I'm also waiting to be assessed for voluntary counselling through my church regarding sexual abuse issues from the past. I've been having similar counselling at another place for the past few months and it's really helped me come to terms with the abuse that happened to me, which in turn helped me to not only stay sober for 4 months but also helped other aspects of my life to become more manageable and enjoyable. This counselling is coming to an end next week, so I hope that the counselling my church offers will continue the good work and play a part in this new go at recovery.
I'm so relieved to be coming back to SR. I haven't posted since my initial relapse because I felt so ashamed and embarrassed after blowing 7 months. But as I was lurking and reading other people's posts just now, something prompted me to get over myself, stop being proud and just come home to SR. Hence this post.
When I had 7 months' sober I was in AA. I haven't been back since I first relapsed but I do realise I'm the kind of person who needs face-to-face support in their recovery so this time I'm going to try a fellowship called Overcomers Anonymous that a friend from church helps facilitate.
I'm also waiting to be assessed for voluntary counselling through my church regarding sexual abuse issues from the past. I've been having similar counselling at another place for the past few months and it's really helped me come to terms with the abuse that happened to me, which in turn helped me to not only stay sober for 4 months but also helped other aspects of my life to become more manageable and enjoyable. This counselling is coming to an end next week, so I hope that the counselling my church offers will continue the good work and play a part in this new go at recovery.
I'm so relieved to be coming back to SR. I haven't posted since my initial relapse because I felt so ashamed and embarrassed after blowing 7 months. But as I was lurking and reading other people's posts just now, something prompted me to get over myself, stop being proud and just come home to SR. Hence this post.
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Originally Posted by Louise82
When I had 7 months' sober I was in AA. I haven't been back since I first relapsed but I do realise I'm the kind of person who needs face-to-face support in their recovery so this time I'm going to try a fellowship called Overcomers Anonymous that a friend from church helps facilitate.
Hi.
Are you subconsciously saying that AA might work so your going to use something else, perhaps unproven?
It’s your choice and your knowledgeable about your present pains so I wish you comfort.
BE WELL
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