Oh my goodness, you've had 7 months of sobriety right? What happened. So sorry. Love the analogy. So true. Once you get in the pool and move around and play, it's not so bad. Hang in there. Don't give up. Huggles, Nikki

Had a weak moment and made a bad choice,,,,so I go back to day 1 ,,, it was my fault and to blame anyone else would not help . Time to get right back at it and start again , I know my life is much better without it and looking forward to life without hangovers etc ,

Hi PB -- Thanks for coming back in the pool with us. The water is fine! Much love and support to you. PG

I just love the honesty of this site. What a ruddy hard slog this crap is.
Thanx 4 sharing at least we all understand each other. (My partner DOES NOT) !

But in all honesty, I would defo not feel bad. I would just think oh what the hell - bad girl - get over it. I would feel annoyed if that started the ball rolling all over again of doing it everyday - then I would think, get a grip Gwen - don't ruin everything. But one slip - be it one drink or 10, not worth worrying over.
Well done for 7 months - don't feel I will ever do that in one single stretch.
G.

Hello PebbleBeach55,

Welcome back. Just remember that if the water keeps rising every time that you get in, it would be wise to learn how to swim.

GwenY wrote: Well done for 7 months - don't feel I will ever do that in one single stretch.
Well Gwen, it all starts with belief. Look around and listen to the stories of other people who struggled but have made it for seven months or longer. If they can do it, why not you?

Hi Gwen - What PJ said. :) You can do this slog one day at a time. Some days will be 24 hour slogs -- others will fly by easily. I am 146 days w/out alcohol and 60 days w/out "substances" between me and reality. Alcohol is my big problem though and I am most certainly an alcoholic. Even going a month seemed like an eternity when I first started, but I know it is really one day at a time and after awhile you get some good momentum going and you want to keep it going. Much love to you and everyone here. I always feel your lively spirit -- hang onto that!! Hugs, PG

Day one. We've all had them, personally I had too many! Anyway I always found the "stick your toe in the water" approach allowed me the room to get drunk. I had to jump and start swimming. Just jump in. f' the temperature.

Good luck.

I always wanted oblivion not one
1is2many
Get back in the trenches, cmon

You all make fab reading, and loads of sense. Thanks peeps.
Parth - pity I can't change my name over to Lively Spirit, that has been said a few times lol.
Hugs back.

I just want to thank everyone for the kind words of support ,, day 2 is going well ,feeling so much better than yesterday ... hope you are all having a wonderful day . there is no chance I will ever give up Niki ,. I will keep going till i get it right!

HUGS to you pebble....
Congrats on day 2 and remember to give yourself props and credit for all of the time you spent sober. That is not eliminated by the fact that you chose to drink one night:)

Welcome to day 2! Glad you are back on the sober road.

cold pools of water are invigorating, they help heal the body and the soul. Jump in