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More learning - by my own mistakes
Posted On: 08/02/2008 10:26:46

Take a look at my profile and the calendar, yes I slipped.
I slipped because I failed to set boundaries, when you tell someone not to contact you and you answer the text that is flaky.
I slipped because I was arrogant enough to think I could carry the recovery of another person, I was helping him, he was triggering me.
I slipped because I didn't get help when I needed it.
I slipped because I broke the HALT rule and was silly enough to use alcohol to blot out anger and temptation.
I spent a whole evening fantasising about the person I  have been trying to stay away from for two weeks and I carried that on during sex with my husband.
When I did that I ended 18 months and 28 days of sobriety and 3 months 14 days of not fantasising.
And as far as I know he got off scott free.
If anyone can think of a slogan to top this off with I'd be grateful.
A very remorseful and somewhat deflated. Cara



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08/03/2008 03:23:20

Cara, we all make mistakes that is part of being human, its learning to live with the mistakes we make and move on to a brighter future that makes us special.

Dont be so hard on yourself, it will only lead to pain for you, make yesterday history and work towards a brighter tomorrow, numbers on a sobriety calendar dont really matter, you do!

I have relapsed myself a number of times, but I have tried to learn from these times and understand why, then put them behind me.

Take care x



08/02/2008 17:29:03

Cara -
     Don't beat yourself up. The price of our sobriety is eternal vigilance - one day at a time. Now you just have a few more things to be vigilant about.
YFIR,
Dennis



08/02/2008 14:34:45

Be gentle with yourself.

Peace




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