Hi Tony, good to see you posting. I had a few false starts myself so I reached out for help through a programme of recovery. I wish you all the best as you start over.

Tony. You can and will do this. whats the plan?
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Hi...Welcome back...so glad you haven't given up.

I wonder if you gave up because 'my" sick brain would say to itself..ok, I met my sons requirements for the number of days he wanted me to stop...so its ok now for me to drink because I have proven to him that I could do something for him.

I know I couldn't do it for my kids...as much as I wanted to...couldn't do it for my Nana...bla...bla...you know...couldn't do it for anyone...it had to come from inside me and once it did I was able to do it.

But, the thing is...I don't know how it CAME inside me...just one day it did....I hope this is your time. Welcome back

Hi Tony, I didn't know you from before but I'm happy you've come back and starting over again. That's what you should focus on, not the relapse/guilt/embarrassment but your STRENGTH, courage and faith that you are STARTING OVER today! I relapsed again a few days ago, picked myself back up and currently on day 3. You aren't alone!

Hi Tony, me too. Day 8 after relapsing after 3.5 years sobriety. I am doing meetings when I can and staying more in touch with my Higher Power, and focusing on just not reacting to thoughts about drinking.

How long were you sober, how long now are you sober, and do you want to tell us what happened?

Thanks for the encouragement. It was nice to see this today, it put a smile on my face. hour to hour day to day. I know what to do and awesome to hear from you all!

welcome back....it does not get better out there does it?

It does not get better... it gets worse true. Onto day 2! thx again everyone.

Tony man you helped me to stay away from a drink by posting
Thanks