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cate94

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12. You can do this

Mon Apr 7, 2025, 02:07 PM

Apr 7

I’ve managed to do this since the first days after rehab. I’ve found myself sometimes jealous but chocolate gets me through it. A plan for leaving when it gets difficult is your best bet and exactly what you did by going upstairs to watch a movie. Bravo to you!

I hate vodka, so I would ask friends to drink that or wine. Whiskey was hard for me to ignore at first, but it is getting easier. And I actually like being sober now! Again, leaving when it gets difficult is your best defense. Eventually you won’t miss it.

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Rough night last evening [View all] bif Apr 7 OP

I am amazed by your strength! cilla4progress Apr 7 #1

Hang in there! You can do it! SheltieLover Apr 7 #2

Oh wow, that was hard! Hope22 Apr 7 #3

I applaud your strength and abhor the behavior of your 'friends'... Moostache Apr 7 #4

Is your wife not supportive of your sobriety? rzemanfl Apr 7 #5

That's a hard part...congrats to you... MiHale Apr 7 #6

Gods that must be hard. MuseRider Apr 7 #7

Being haunted by their temptations is just not very fair. magicarpet Apr 7 #8

They're really dear old friends. bif Apr 7 #9

Best Wishes to You on this tough road. There are great things ahead on that road.-n/t marked50 Apr 7 #10

You'll be fine Figarosmom Apr 7 #11

You can do this cate94 Apr 7 #12

Stay strong. LoisB Apr 7 #13

Good for you! 24 hours at a time... RainCaster Apr 7 #14

Way to go bif 👍🏼 Clouds Passing Apr 7 #15

You did good. applegrove Apr 8 #16

A repeat last night bif Apr 8 #17

Been there. Maninacan Wednesday #18

My reward is bif Wednesday #19