What do you do/ say to yourself in order to stop from freaking about your rock bottom?

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I tried calling the national sexual assault hotline for the first time and got hit with the help on the other side pushing me away and rushing to hang up. I knew this happened to people but it just sucks and I’m just sitting here living with myself right now :face_with_spiral_eyes:

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You came here and posted which is a very smart and good move Sandra. Sorry for the way you were treated by the person from the help line. I hope you find some support right here. This is a very good place to find support in our struggles with addiction, with building up a new and better life from the ruins of the old. The main message for me here has always been that we are in it together. Realising I am not alone has made all the difference. You’re not alone Sandra. I’m glad you are here. Hugs.

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Thank you so much. I am blaming myself for not remembering my assault because of my alcoholism. It’s why I decided to join. I am so grateul to have found this community. I just want to take care of my body and I feel like the worst outcome is going to happen to me :face_with_spiral_eyes::smiling_face_with_tear: I want to never drink again. I want to focus on my family and building a beautiful future for myself, but right now it seems bleak

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You’re sober now and you are taking care of yourself now. That’s all we all can do. The past is just that. Let’s work on moving forward. The only control we can exert on alcohol is to never drink again. And take it from there. It’s work to (re)build a life worth living. Quite a lot of it. But we can do it. Together. And it is very very worth it I tell you. Four years sober here and loving life more each day. Never thought I’d say that.

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Your replies mean the world to me right now. Thank you so much. I’m so excited to be sober, I look forward to being as far along as you!!! I never want to experience this type of sadness and fear ever again! :heart::heart:

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Take your time to check this community out Sandra. It really is a wonderful place with lots of great people. Support, knowledge, friendship and fellowship, it’s all here. We got strength in numbers. Hoping to see much more of you. Take very good care of yourself lady :people_hugging: :heart:

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Welcome! I’m so sorry you went through both the assault and the lack of assistance and empathy. Was the assault recent? How long have you been sober now?
Your life can take a 180 turn when you quit drinking. Feel positive about your future :purple_heart:

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Do you have access to professional therapy or counseling to learn coping skills for what you went through?

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The assault was this past Monday. It was because I chose to trust someone I thought I could. I drank alcohol that day and I feel guilty. It’s made me realize how reckless I’ve been and how I need to take control of my life before it’s too late… I’ve been sober for a little over 2 days now and it feels so great but terrible wishing I knew sooner :smiling_face_with_tear:

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Not at the moment, but it’s all fresh so I’m trying to now, thank you for your reply!

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Hey Sandy! Welcome to this community. Lots of support here, as you’ve already experienced.

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Hi Sandra, welcome! :heavy_heart_exclamation:
I’m sorry you have to go trough this.
Glad you found us though! This app and the people in it helped me to get sober for a long stretch now. I hope it helps you the same way.
My advice is to be here a lot to read ore vent.
If you crave a drink? Come here and talk about it instead of picking up. There is always someone awake here because we are from all over the world ans from different timezones :grin:

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