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One slip does not sink a ship


8 years ago 0 11216 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am so glad you are not letting this slip impact your progress. What did you learn from it?


Ashley, Health Educator
8 years ago 0 72 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Well put Gordo, what a great reminder. I'm so glad you are still here.
8 years ago 0 38 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Great post Gordo. I copied and pasted what you said, or wrote. I think it's the truth about alcohol. It is all an illusion. Well done.
8 years ago 0 286 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Gordo,

All those triggers are so tough to get by.  Good job in getting right back on here and being so honest.  Great that you are looking at it as a slip, something you can learn from for next time.  You are not alone in this.  There are many here who have been in the same place.  What can you take away from this experience for next time?  

Julie
8 years ago 0 22 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I think the seed was planted in my brain when my Brother said, as we were pulling into the plaza.."Getting whiskey?"...seem to hit me like a punch.  I said "no..going to get lottery and we did and left.  Later I was at the grocery store and the thought kept coming back and the urge was great.  I bought some and drank it.  I am disappointed in myself but will not let this one slip ruin it for me.

Memories of Alcohol:
"I drank for happiness and became unhappy.
I drank for joy and became miserable. 
I drank for sociability and became argumentative.
I drank for sophistication and became obnoxiious.
I drank for friendship and made enemies.
I drank for sleep and woke up tired.
I drank for strength and felt weak.
I drank for relaxation and got the shakes.
I drank for courage and became afraid.
I drank for confidence and became doubtful.
I drank to make conversation easier and slurred my speech.
I drank to feel heavenly and ended up feeling like hell."
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