I Relapsed

[retteacher]

Everyone: I don't know what triggered it, but I relapsed after more than 2 months. It wasn't a total drunk, but I feel pretty horrible about it. I'll probably stay in newbies until I have 30 days again. Sorry. Mary

[july232007]

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Mary,

As you know, there is no need to apologize or to punish yourself. Stay in newbies if that is where you wish to be. But don't skip this part of the site. You are known and valued by us here. You slipped and you are thinking about it. We support that process.

I recall several of your recent posts where you mentioned increased thoughts of drinking and dreams around the issue. What do you make of that?

Your posts are full of pride in your AF days and strength, especially several weeks ago. Reread your posts and I'm sure you will have renewed confidence that you can do this AF thing.:flower:

Thinking about you,

July

[Hannah]

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Mary, please don't apologize. You have done really, really well, remember that. You are welcome to join us in the Booze Busters thread, if you would like that?

[lilaclover]

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Mary, you have so much strength and self-awareness that this will be a very small detour in your journey. You have so much insight to offer to others that it would be a shame if you did not continue to visit here also. I enjoy reading your posts always.

[lushy]

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Mary, move on from this. I have watched you stay AF for so long. I know you will continue on with it.

[Determinator]

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Mary, look forward to a glorious Monday post from you right here

[satori]

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Mary,

Don't you dare leave us on this thread young lady!

Sobriety is a journey - not a destination!

So you took a wee detour - you acknowledged it and came right back here where you belong - no need to apologise to us here - we have all been on THAT detour - believe me!

You stay here - we need you strength!

Love :l

Satori
xxx!

[Newyear]

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Hi Mary-

What they said... no need to go anywhere. It is a goal and I think we learn something with each step we take. Learn from it and go on. I know you were struggling with this the past few days. Don't make more of it than it deserves
Monday - new day...new af day

Stick around here in monthly abs- I'd miss seeing your posts here.

Lisa

[retteacher]

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Thank you so much for all your support. The more than 2 months of sobriety I had hasn't evaporated. Even though I'm on day 1 (I want to be completely honest about this journey), I don't feel back at square 1. I really can't say why I poured that first glass yesterday (does it matter?). I only know that it wasn't even slightly worth it in terms of my self-esteem. Mary

[The Londoner]

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:goodluck: Mary

I have learnt so much from the responses to this thread and I thank you for your honesty. I am sure many others feel the same-we are all one small step away from your position, and thank god for all those helping hands being here when we stumble and trip.

Now you can walk on - you only grazed your knee, didn't you?-head high, feet on ground and really live the next part of the adventure!

Anna

[YoungAtHeart]

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Hi Mary,

As was said earlier, we are all just one drink away from where you were yesterday. You are too valuable to lose here. Please stay and keep posting. This is a learning experience.

:l Mary :l

Lotsa love!:heart:
Kathy

[retteacher]

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Hi Everyone: I've read your responses to my post over & over & have gleaned something new each time. I know that I drink to numb myself to the world & even to myself. I think that I must be on top of any unfinished business that might be simmering under the surface. When I'm clear & clean, I don't have drinking thoughts. Mary