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Posted by just so sad on May 4, 2005, at 11:57:13
Well, I have to be honest with you. My family left last night to go to a funeral out of town and I was doing well, so figured, what the heck, I've done great - it isn't a problem any more - I can drink by myself just this once and nobody will know...Well, I caved in and drank - quite a bit. And today I have a mild hangover, which is annoying as I am so busy with work (which is why I couldn't go the funeral) and I have an important meeting with a new client this afternoon. I wish I was feeling fresh and healthy not sluggish. I'm so mad at myself. Anyway, I know a slip is not something to beat myself up over, but I couldn't tell my family - I was too embarrassed/ashamed, but I felt the least I could do was admit it to you. You've been so supportive. Tonight I will not drink alone. I pray I never will again. Thanks for listening.
Posted by partlycloudy on May 4, 2005, at 13:07:13
In reply to I slipped..., posted by just so sad on May 4, 2005, at 11:57:13
Hey, that's what makes us humans and not super powers, right?
When I finally screwed up enough courage to tell my spouse about slipping, he was very sympathetic, and I sobbed for hours from sheer relief. It is so very hard to carry a secret for any length of time, especially if you feel particularly guilty about it. Don't beat yourself up over a slip.
It doesn't mean that we can't succeed in staying sober.
Posted by sunny10 on May 4, 2005, at 14:41:57
In reply to Re: I slipped... » just so sad, posted by partlycloudy on May 4, 2005, at 13:07:13
it's a slip- that's all.
I was reading a book called "Rachel's Holiday" about a girl who became a drug addict from a recreational habit and went to a detox center.
When she gets out, she has a relapse and her sponsor tells her that it is often an important part of recovery. That hangover you gave yourself will pop into your head the next time you're tempted because you've been sober long enough to place the blame on the cause (the drinks!) where it belongs.
I think that's true of all of us. We learn from our mistakes and try again.
We're with you, just so sad. Get back in that saddle- we know you can do it!
big hugs,
sunny10
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