It's been too long

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It’s been too long since I’ve visited the community. I think I’ve been dreading admitting that I have fallen.

I have relapsed.

Today I’m remembering my journey. There has been so much that I have healed from and it’s been wonderful. Lately I’ve not been myself and it’s been strange to feel so foreign.

I injured my dominant hand and I haven’t been able to write or journal. My mother got sick earlier this year, I lost an aunt, someone I was dating for five months just up and left, I have found it difficult to study, I have also found it difficult to care. I’ve been spiraling because the truth is I do care. I care very much. I have been disappointed. I’ve also been disappointing myself because I haven’t been sober. I’ve been doing really good in my life I just haven’t been sober.

It’s been a lot of pressure.

Today I would like to be free of this weight. Today I am deciding to be honest. I would like help. I would like to know that I’m not alone. I’m starting over.

Thank you for reading my story.

Day 1

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Welcome Back :sunflower:

As much as it sucks it’s: one day at a time. Or hour. Or minute.

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You’re right. Thank you for your support :people_hugging:

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Welcome back. One step at a time you can do this. Build up your support network and sober tools along with us

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Welcome back. You are not alone and will find your support here. Grateful you took that first step. I know it wasn’t easy. You have not lost your sober time. Just need to revisit your toolkit and maybe add more items to your arsenal. ODAAT.

Day 1 and climbing :flexed_biceps:t4::people_hugging:

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Thank you for the support :sparkles::people_hugging:

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I love this. I do need to revisit my toolkit :sparkles:

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Welcome back @Earth. I am glad you are back. Today is the day we have and I will join you in sobriety today. You are not alone in having a rough go of it. Sobriety can be a bedrock and sense of strength once we get our feet under us again. Don’t give up. :heart::people_hugging:

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Welcome back! It is hard when life is being challenging, but drinking or using can make even the worst day just that bit more terrible. Glad to have you back with us on this sober journey.

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Welcome back, I am right with you giving myself the best gift ever. We can do it.

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Thank you for coming back. That took a lot of courage!

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Hey earth, I’m in the same boat as you, you’ve got this, day 3 for me and it’s good seeing all the old faces in the forum, will be popping in alot, hope everyone is well, @earth We’ve both done this before and can do it again but better

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Thank you so much for the support. It’s almost day 3 for me and I’ve visited the forum a lot recently. I’m remembering it’s such a safe place and it’s good to see everyone after so much time has passed :sparkles:

You’re right. We got this!

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It’s sooo good to hear from you @SassyRocks :face_holding_back_tears:

Thank you for your support as always :right_facing_fist:t4::left_facing_fist:t4:

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It’s good to hear from you as well. :people_hugging::heart:

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