Thinking of you. You can do this!

There is plenty of room on the wagon, and we are here to help you up.

Sorry to hear that you had a rough time, but that is in the past, and you have a bright and sober future ahead of you.

Dear newalco,

Dont beat yourself up as this is not uncommon for even the strongest of us to fall of the wagon during difficult times.

I too, just went through a horrific divorce and so many times I was really tempted to drink too. If I did not have the extended time of sobriety (I have been sober for 14 1/2 years), i doubt highly that I wouldnt have fallen off the wagon too. I am also on medication, and know that this may help you more then you know.

As for falling off the wagon, as Exjerseygirl said, there is plenty of room back here on the wagon and you are welcomed back with open arms.

Remember, today is a new day, and God gives us a new chance with each new day. Just climb back on and we will hold you to help you stay here.

Dont be afraid to reach out for help since there are VERY few that do this on their own. Very few. Go to AA, talk with friends, be careful not to isolate, and get help through therapists and medications if need be.

I know the pain that a divorce can cause and yes, it does leave us very vulnerable to relapse. So again, be kind to yourself and have a plan for the future to handle the things that trigger you. Remember, you are worth it!!

Hugss
Sandy

I can identify. Divorce is rough. I went through it and alot of couples do.

I was actually sober until after my divorce when I had a slip of a few drinks but I went back to meetings again, and started working on me again.

About 6 months after my divorce, my ex wanted me back again but I didn't go back. I had the emotional strength from the support I got from AA meetings, to say no.

That was 4 years ago. I continue to attend occasional meetings, I live my life by the 12 steps and I have never been happier!

God Bless!

You can do it! Sobriety is worth it and once you have been sober for a while you will get through this and feel a lot better. Lasting sobriety is possible. Life stresses us out and we relapse sometimes, it happened to me the first time out of the three times I broke up with my boyfriend and I knew it was brought on by the breakup so I just checked myself into Las Encinas, went through there dual diagnosis inpatient and outpatient program, and have been sober ever since.