I am done... so sorry

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Great words. Thank you. Thank you

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Thank you
 Here is such a good place but for a while maybe longer I will stay silent

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Of course. I live in İstanbul. The city of sins. Temptation. I live in İstanbul’s best neighborhood. Maybe like Soho in NY or Notting Hill in Uk. Here Cihangir is the place where people who deals with art live. Everyone drinks. Also weed. I dont mention tobacco because its like their breath. I will try again but I am not ready. So soooo tired.

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Thank you
 Lots of love I am sending

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Well said .earliest up this morning is the longest sober today

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Hello, I broke down yesterday. I bought my “usual” bottle of rosĂ© wine after 4 months of abstinence. I felt bad for the rest of the day, headache, dark thoughts, and disturbed sleep, which I regret of course, but I don’t want to do it again. The wine didn’t taste good, the dizziness and then the drunkenness didn’t have the same effect on me as before. I did several treatments. Maybe 10 for 5 years. But I persevere and try not to be too critical of myself. I would like to tell you that no war is won without fighting. We won’t have each other if you want ?

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Everyone drinks where i am too
doesnt mean i will

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It is more tiring to keep having to get back up and back up after drinking, then it is to fight the cravings in the first place. I hope this can give you strength.

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all those thoughts and pain . if you stick your hand in the fire and it burns why try it over and over to see if its going to be different Insane wish you well

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Alcohol is NOT, and never HAS been, your friend. Going back to drinking again would be like going back to a toxic relationship. You deserve better. You deserve a sober life. Please keep trying and don’t give up. Keep checking in here on TS.

“Strength in Numbers” :muscle:

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I am tired. So so so tired. Thank you.

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Englished stright forward point is the one I took
ya gotta check in regularly
not just when your world is on fire


As you can see there is lots of support here for you. Dont compare, you do you.

Peeps fall down, its what ya do after that.

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A wise man once asked and answered his own question, “Why do we fall? To learn to pick ourselves up.” It’s not just hyperbole or cliche. It’s true in every step of life. We are human and we must allow ourselves to be human. If one is too hard on oneself it’s akin to kicking someone while they are down. Of course, we need to encourage ourselves and push - the problem is when we are being too hard on ourselves. That creates and breeds self-loathing and does not allow for us to grow. I’ve been saying to myself and my kids lately, “G-d does not expect perfection, He expects progression.” In Alcoholics Anonymous the book says that the alcoholic needs to strive for “progressive victory.” Every day is a new opportunity to see things anew and grow. And I’m not just saying this to sound preachy - I’m saying it to get this message stronger into myself. Repetition impacts the psyche. Repeat positive messages to yourself every day. It works when we work it - and we are worth it.

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How ya doing out there, Tink? Still with us? Hope you’re feeling better today. :sunglasses:

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Well said. This has been at the heart of my healing. Self compassion and self love
for all of myself ‘good’ and ‘bad’. Allowing myself to be human. We learn thru our experiences. We are not perfect. The continuing to try and keep going is what helped get me sober. Never give up on yourself.

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I am back. Cold turkey. Thats it. Its day one. Love you all.

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Tink! So glad you’re back! Hugs and love :heart: to you!

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hi @Tinkerbell Good to see you back :hugs:

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Well done for coming back!! Nice to seeya around again. Power through! X

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