Addiction & Recovery

Bristlecone

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3. I remember about 10 years ago

Sat Apr 17, 2021, 11:28 AM

Apr 2021

I had been trying to quit and in one of my bad moments was feeling horrible about "what I had done" and I called a long-timer I knew who was helping me. I confessed to drinking "x" amount and his reply to be was "So?!"

I was shocked at what I then considered to be his lack of empathy and callousness towards my plight. After all, I had let the world down. He then proceeded to talk to me about trying to change the past, regretting things you can do nothing about now, and living my life moving forward in the best way that I can. In my case, sober. I may fall on my face, but at least I'm moving forward.

The dude saved my life over time - no doubt in my mind.

Can't change the past, can just try to live ODAAT. And as you said, some days by the moment.

Great message. Thx

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You Can't Change The Past.... [View all] Stuart G Apr 2021 OP

So much unhappiness and self-hate comes from dwelling on mistakes and bad decisions in the past. Arkansas Granny Apr 2021 #1

Well said..Thank You for your input and ideas. K and R your post.... Stuart G Apr 2021 #2

I remember about 10 years ago Bristlecone Apr 2021 #3

Thank You very much for your post..ODAAT..never seen that before-short for "One Day At A Time". Stuart G Apr 2021 #4

I use medicine for my addiction alcoholism Duncanpup Apr 2021 #5

Don't focus on who you were, but who you want to be. bif Apr 2021 #6