What you are talking about is 'life'! How grand it would be if everything always went as we planned it to!

By the time I had quit drinking, I had lost everything. My job, my wife, my friends and family! and even my home because my wife had kicked me out! I woudn't leave so she called the police and I was given my choice of jail or detox....so I had a chaufeured ride to the hospital, compliments of Clinton police dept. I was in debt so bad, I had to file bankruptcy, but that was something I had to deal with after I got better.

I went through detox, an IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) and 3 months of relapse prevention group counseling. All the pieces went together like a puzzle. I don't think, I would be sober, if I had just one piece missing. I know it wasn't by chance, my Higher Power was in control of my life from the minute I went into detox. That....I am sure of.

That was over 7 years ago. I still continue to live my life my the 12 steps and I have never been happier!

God Bless!

Thanks bobinmaine :)

That is the norm with my biz. Things go great and then bam nada. But things will work out or the will.. Work out.

It's just business. Don't get emotionally involved. That's why they pay you the big bucks , right

Drinking will not make it better. It prob make it worse

I get it though. Try to stay on an even keel Middle of the road...cmon

1is2many

Thanks 1is2many... went outside to chop some wood and toss around some heavy rocks. Then made myself a nice carrot juice. Feeling much better. Appreciate the support.

I am sorry you had a craptastic day :/
Like Bob said--such is life! A very large portion of my recovery has been learning to face emotionally uncomfortable situations head-on, without having an escape plan.
But remember, things can change instantly from one day to the next day.
May tomorrow be a wonderful day; one of peace of mind, relaxation and sobriety.
Sosa

Thanks, Sosa... I like what you said: "face emotionally uncomfortable situations head-on, without having an escape plan"

You're welcome, Vincent :) Try it! Next time you find yourself feeling emotionally tried, tell yourself, "I am going to DEAL with this--not just accept it and wait for it to go away, but try and find a solution whilst acknowledging it is making me feel stressed, angry, anxious, etc." It's very empowering, and the more you do it, the more testimony you have that you are a capable and powerful person who can and will deal with life's curve balls and not just hunker down and pray for daylight.
xo

I hope the wood chopping helped .If not a feew prayers have been offered up for you today to keep your mind and spirit in a positive frame of mind ,have a great and jouful day.

Thanks, PebbleBeach