Thankful for SR.
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Thankful for SR.
Been thinking a lot about my last binge, was about 5 days or so. I don't remember much other than I would pass out, wake up, make a drink and pass out again. During that time I managed to quit my job and post on Facebook that I was going to end my life.
Somewhere in that alcohol haze, I started calling treatment centers asking for help and attending online AA meetings. I know I talked with a lot of people, but most I don't remember at all.
But one however, sticks out so vividly, that 4 years later I can still hear his words. I think he was from Canada. He asked me if I still had alcohol in my apartment. When I told him I did, he told me - "bring it back to the liquor store and tell them it's not working for you anymore."
No idea why, but that phrase has stuck with me and has motivated me since. What I love about SR, is the supportive words on this forum is providing support in ways we'll never know. It's such a beautiful thing!
SR was a huge part of me finally deciding to seek treatment. I want to be here more, but it's so hard. Working in recovery and finishing grad school leaves little time for anything. I'm just really grateful this forum exists. We'll never know how many people got into recovery because of the posts here, or how many people were able to stay in recovery because of the support SR provides!
Enough sappiness, it's the weekend......time for homework. 📖 📕 I long for the day my weekends will be mine again - it's coming soon.
Donnylutz 🩵
Somewhere in that alcohol haze, I started calling treatment centers asking for help and attending online AA meetings. I know I talked with a lot of people, but most I don't remember at all.
But one however, sticks out so vividly, that 4 years later I can still hear his words. I think he was from Canada. He asked me if I still had alcohol in my apartment. When I told him I did, he told me - "bring it back to the liquor store and tell them it's not working for you anymore."
No idea why, but that phrase has stuck with me and has motivated me since. What I love about SR, is the supportive words on this forum is providing support in ways we'll never know. It's such a beautiful thing!
SR was a huge part of me finally deciding to seek treatment. I want to be here more, but it's so hard. Working in recovery and finishing grad school leaves little time for anything. I'm just really grateful this forum exists. We'll never know how many people got into recovery because of the posts here, or how many people were able to stay in recovery because of the support SR provides!
Enough sappiness, it's the weekend......time for homework. 📖 📕 I long for the day my weekends will be mine again - it's coming soon.
Donnylutz 🩵
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Hi Donny.
Thank you for reaching out and for sharing your story.
Your schedule sounds very demanding. Please try to focus on your work. (I was in grad school too. I wasn’t drinking back then. But I would have failed out had I even touched a drink).
SR is an amazing resource and we’re so lucky to have it.
I hope to hear from you more. Take care!
Thank you for reaching out and for sharing your story.
Your schedule sounds very demanding. Please try to focus on your work. (I was in grad school too. I wasn’t drinking back then. But I would have failed out had I even touched a drink).
SR is an amazing resource and we’re so lucky to have it.
I hope to hear from you more. Take care!
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Donny, your post is so beautiful and so appreciated. Please don't feel any pressure to post here other than when you have time and would like to. Your life sounds busy and fulfilling. 
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