Did a STUPID thing

longbeachguy

longbeachguy

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Well, I'm a recovering alcoholic, sober since December 2008.

Little background - just because I stopped drinking doesn't mean my wife, friends relatives did too (nor should they, they can control it) so I'm around it a lot.

Today, in preparation for a dinner party my wife and I are having, I'm making a batch of pre-mixed Mai Tai's (I'm still designated bartender when we entertain), and our friends like their drinks strong. So, I ask my wife to test the batch for me, since I've never made Mai Tai's in a batch before. She does, but she doesn't like strong drinks, so she tells me it just tastes like alcohol to her. Clearly, she's not going to be able to give me useful feedback.

Very impulsively, I decide one sip won't hurt and I take a swig of the drink I prepared for her. When that strong cocktail hit my tongue, my eyes just about bulged out of my head, and I wanted to suck down the whole thing so bad. However I only took the one sip. Even so, because I haven't had a drink in so long, I can feel the mild effects of alcohol in my system. Between that and the taste I had, I'm having cravings like I haven't felt in a long time.

I don't think I'm in danger of relapsing, just kind of needed to share, not even sure why. I don't have an AA group or anything. BF seemed like a good place to get it out.

Thanks, I feel better already.
 
LBG - hang in there. You are obviously very strong - way stronger than any Mai Tai.

I KNOW you can do it - I guarantee it.
 
Hi longbeachguy -

My brother in law and I were working on a car several years ago, and he was a recovered alcoholic (I am still practicing).

I pulled out a small bottle of liquid breath mints, put a couple drops on my toungue, and then asked him if he wanted some, to which he replied yes.

As soon as the first drop hit his tongue, his eyes got big and he said "this has alcohol in it!"

I was really sorry I had been so thoughtless -

Good on you that you could step away, but I imagine it is like cigarettes - you can't just have one now and again - you have to stay completely away.

Good luck, you sound strong willed and that is key.

best regards -

mqqn
 
Thanks so much you guys. Dinner party is happening now, I'm serving up Mai Tai's like no tomorrow, and not having a problem. For about an hour it was very dodgy though. Least I learned something, which is I can't play around with it.

Thanks again, I can always count on BF brothers.

P.S. They are calling them "Man Tai's" because they are so strong. :D
 
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Here is some incentive for you............

If you relapse I'm banning you from BFC.

;)
 
I, too, am a recovering alcoholic. You are a stronger man than me- I wouldn't even be mixing drinks, let alone tasting them. You say you don't have an AA group- may I suggest finding one? A homegroup is a valuable tool, and a sponsor is necessary, at least for me. PM me if I can help answer any questions. Good luck!
 
longbeachguy said:
Thanks so much you guys. Dinner party is happening now, I'm serving up Mai Tai's like no tomorrow, and not having a problem.
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There's a song that fits this. It's called; "Famous last words of a fool."
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Yeah, be cool! You have worked almost 3 years to create something. Do not blow it!
 
You've got to be one strong soul to be so close to it and yet still not give in to temptation. I really do hope that your friends and family know and appreciate what it takes to do what you are doing. I also hope that they can see fit to give you a break once in a while and not always have to drink around you. Take care, you are doing great. Mike
 
Thanks again you guys. Two days later now, crisis has passed. Just got a little spooked. Lesson learned!
 
Congrats. Thanks for the story - this is good incentive for me and others. Alcohol is difficult to avoid in life so its all about will power which you demonstrated commendably.
 
Good on you, LBG! You have a lifelong challenge ahead of you, but you are handling it well. There was certainly a strong will to overcome what that little bit of alcohol did to your system, and you should be darned proud of yourself. As someone has already said, maybe one or two of your friends would be willing to be the bartender when you have guests - I bet they would be honored to do so, and may even slap you upside the head for not asking them to do it at this past dinner party.

You idiot. :D

TJ
 
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