First time on here but I have found a lot of support from the words of people posting, I thought I’d share. I’m 53 days sober today and tomorrow and it’s the date of a hearing whether I’ll keep my job. I could be sacked and the evil is telling me I could have a golden excuse to undo the hard work tomorrow. I’m praying I’m in a meeting this time tomorrow not in a mess.
They say the falls get worse as it’s a progressive illness but I’m in a good place and can look myself in the mirror today knowing I’ve fought hard to get this far. I’ll hate myself within a matter of hours if I pick up.
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If you got drunk, one of two things will happen. 1) you have a hangover and no job, or 2) have a hangover and still have a job.
Drinking won’t change anything happening to you, it will only change you, and not in positive ways.
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Welcome Mark and congratulations on your 53 days sober!!
Keep reading those words of you get the urge. You have come so very far. Learning how to deal with life…and its disappointments is part of recovery. Learning how to feel thru emotions and let them come and go is healthy (and part of what we avoid when drinking). Don’t choose the old path, cuz you already know where that leads. Keep moving forward in your sobriety. You won’t regret staying sober, you WILL regret drinking.
Hope all goes well tomorrow. Stay strong! Keep us posted.
Thanks a lot. Its madness isn’t it? It’s so clear but becomes a struggle but I’m determined to follow this path. Thank you both for your support.
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Yes, it IS madness. And maddening as well!
It is maddening, but you can get off the merry-go-round. Just say “no” to the drink that matters…the first drink. If you do this, you will win, regardless of what happens with your job. And if you find yourself searching for a new one, sober you has a much better chance of finding one.
Peace.
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Cheers man, sometimes you need to hear it.
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