I screwed up
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I screwed up
After almost two years, I have been drinking the past month. I am so disappointed in myself. I am sorry to everyone on here. I think of the advise I have given to others, and here I failed myself.
Please let this be a lesson to all of you. I realized a few months ago that the beast was rearing it's ugly head, and I allowed it to happen. I see now why people say that relapse begins before it actually takes place.
I have work to do, a plan to redesign. Again, I am so sorry.
Please let this be a lesson to all of you. I realized a few months ago that the beast was rearing it's ugly head, and I allowed it to happen. I see now why people say that relapse begins before it actually takes place.
I have work to do, a plan to redesign. Again, I am so sorry.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Ma
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There's no need to be sorry.
And the advice you have given is solid. Like the advice you just gave with this post.
Don't beat yourself up over this. You'll start a cycle of disappointment> drink and then repeat.
You can get back on track. You only really fail when you give up trying.
And the advice you have given is solid. Like the advice you just gave with this post.
Don't beat yourself up over this. You'll start a cycle of disappointment> drink and then repeat.
You can get back on track. You only really fail when you give up trying.
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: MI
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Thank you very much for the reminder FWG.....
Now..... Get up, dust yourself off and get back to it!
You know what to do and know it can be done.
Stop looking back and get back on the road ahead
of you! And keep your head up!!
Now..... Get up, dust yourself off and get back to it!
You know what to do and know it can be done.
Stop looking back and get back on the road ahead
of you! And keep your head up!!
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
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You are always so supportive of others, Thank you for being brave enough to share that with us, it is definitely an important reminder.
No apologies needed, use the support of this community to help you get right back on track.
No apologies needed, use the support of this community to help you get right back on track.
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Join Date: May 2009
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There is no need to apologize.
I understand, having relapsed a few times myself after extended periods of sobriety. I was at a meeting tonight and someone with long term sobriety, admitted to a relapse recently. Alcohol is cunning, baffling, powerful, and also very patient. Sobriety is a "one day at a time" thing for me, I can't get complacent.
Glad you made it back.
I understand, having relapsed a few times myself after extended periods of sobriety. I was at a meeting tonight and someone with long term sobriety, admitted to a relapse recently. Alcohol is cunning, baffling, powerful, and also very patient. Sobriety is a "one day at a time" thing for me, I can't get complacent.
Glad you made it back.
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Welcome back, FWG. As others have said, no sense beating yourself up about it. It's not unusual for an alcoholic to go back to the booze. What's unusual is for an alcoholic to stay sober. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get back at it. You can do it. One day at a time!!
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Join Date: Jul 2016
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Hi FWG,
I wouldn't trust someone to advise me until they had already been through this themselves. Never doubt your wisdom and strength. Your strength got you to 2 yrs. Your wisdom brought you back when you needed help.
Thank you for this lesson
I wouldn't trust someone to advise me until they had already been through this themselves. Never doubt your wisdom and strength. Your strength got you to 2 yrs. Your wisdom brought you back when you needed help.
Thank you for this lesson
we are right with you.
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Boston, MA
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Welcome back. We all love you on here. You've been a part of my sobriety journey and I am forever grateful. We are human beings...we make mistakes. That is how we learn. I don't think I could TAKE advice from a perfect being. I learn best from others like me...who make mistakes, pick themselves up, and keep going. I think you are awesome and I am sad that you picked up...because I've done it before and I know how horrible and shameful it feels. When I went back to rehab my close friend said "You know you will never use up a "quota" with me. I'm not going to only give you 3 or 4 chances and then abandon you...no matter how many times you fall down, I am always going to be here to you to reach my hand out and help you back up." So, FormerWineGirl, same goes to you. You have no quota here on these boards...with any of us. We still love you and welcome you with open arms. <3
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