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it is real, it happens, and it makes us so ashamed that we(i speak in terms of me)tend to isolate and distance those that could help us the best......any thoughts on the matter peoples?
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Re: relapse
Thu, April 1, 2004 - 9:33 AMI have the greatest amount of respect for people who relapse, and make it back to the rooms. It takes a lot of courage. But it is very painful to watch someone come back, and not apply themselves to the steps.
"Rarely have we seen a person fail who..."
Best of luck, to you, friend. There, but for the grace of God, go I.
cpl.
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Re: relapse
Thu, April 1, 2004 - 11:25 AMThere is always hop, I relapsed after 2 1/2 years, stayed out, came back and now have 10 years. When your ready, your ready, never before. But remember, even if you in doubt, go to meetings, remember the only ret for membership is a DESIRE to stop drinking, not actually being abstinente. Find people who won't judge you, read through the Big Book and everything will turn out allright. God looks out for me, He also has the same care for you. -
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Re: relapse
Wed, April 7, 2004 - 1:28 PMMatty bro good to see you posting
This is what i always tell people who replase
"those who do not recover are people who can not or wil not completley give them selves to this program. Usually men and woman who are constitutionally incaplable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. THEY ARE NOT AT FAULT."
I stress that not at fault part. It took me 17 years of telling myself lies to get ready for what AA teachs . I have never relapsed physically but have told myself the big alkie lie "I only will have one drink".I bless My HP and what the big book teachs to stay honest with myself and know one drink for someone like me is one to many .
Read the book it tells us just what to do after a relapse and that most have no clue why they picked up a drink.
When I 1st got to AA I always talked to people who were coming back asked them why they thought they went out I did this for a couple years and heard all kinds of wild ass storys
two things i never heard though was one. "I was grateful to be a recovering alkie". and the other was "I did a complete 4th and 5th step and knew I could drink like a gentelman .
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Re: relapse
Sat, April 10, 2004 - 11:59 AMRelapse for me was the result of my built-in forgetter. The tendancy to forget the misery, and recall only the fun aspects of drinking. I never believed the progression theory of alcoholism until I proved it to myself. The simple fact was , I never saw anyone go out, and come back looking better! Each return would only stir more guilt, shame and remorse. If I go to meetings, use my sponsor,pray, and help others, I can prevent relapse today.
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