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Old 07-20-2016, 10:24 AM
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Day One

Well, I relapsed and I did manage to be sober for 2 years. Stress got the best of me and a group of co-workers enabled me to relapse. I cannot believe I did this again. I was so happy, I am grateful that I found sober recovery. This helped me the first time and the people I met on here were so helpful. I am grateful for all of you and I am grateful for my husband, and three kids.

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Old 07-20-2016, 10:57 AM
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Hi brooks. You can do this. 2 years under your belt was brilliant.
Keep close to SR, there's like minded people here who understand.
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Old 07-20-2016, 11:24 AM
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I'm a serial relapser and started over again six months ago. Once getting sober again, all the work I had done previously didn't disappear and I now view my relapse as a reminder that things won't change; I'm an addict alcoholic. Get back on the horse and keep it moving.
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Old 07-20-2016, 03:23 PM
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Welcome brooks

Your body won't have forgotten the two years and you seem to have a positive attitude so i'm sure you will be fine

Congratulations on those 2 years
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I'm so glad you came back, brooks. You can get back on track for sure. Maybe you learned something through this. Happy to have you posting again.
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Congrats for picking yourself back up. This is a reminder that we can never get complacent. The AV will always lay in wait.
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Old 07-21-2016, 11:01 AM
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Thank you everyone for all your kind words and encouragement. I went to the grocery to the store today and bought no alcohol. I usually would by a gallon of wine, but instead I bought lots of fruits and veggies! I feel really positive today!

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gonna get to a meeting today?

i go (almost) everyday

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Old 07-21-2016, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Noolan View Post
I'm a serial relapser and started over again six months ago. Once getting sober again, all the work I had done previously didn't disappear and I now view my relapse as a reminder that things won't change; I'm an addict alcoholic. Get back on the horse and keep it moving.
I agree with this so much.

Welcome back Brooks!
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Old 07-22-2016, 06:24 AM
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Well, I am three days sober. Most of yesterday was really good. Near the end I found one trigger of mind and wrote it down in my journal. I really hate being over talked by someone and this person seems to think they have all the right answers. This annoys me and frustrates me. I found some waves sounds in my amazon media and listen to that along with reading some articles on here. I was able to calm down and relax, thank goodness. Today has been okay so far, I am on my second cup of coffee, the birds are chirping and I am relaxed, YAY!
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Old 07-22-2016, 03:34 PM
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Old 07-22-2016, 03:51 PM
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I like the idea of writing down "triggers" as they happen, that way when they pop up again they seem less ominous, thanks for posting that tip and keep up the good work!
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Old 07-22-2016, 05:04 PM
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Congrats on day 3!! Keep going!! Great job!
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Old 07-23-2016, 08:39 AM
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Hi brooks, I'm going to sound like a jerk, but you might want to take a closer look at your statement regarding your coworkers being enablers. I'm not sure its entirely fair to blame them. You went 2 years, that credit is all yours and I'm sure you can do it again. Glad you didn't buy any alcohol at the store.
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Old 07-23-2016, 08:41 AM
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I believe in you! Brush off and go again! You can do this!
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