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First drink?

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TheToad
TheToad

After 10 years, 3 months and 4 days without a sip of alcohol, I filled up my glass to mix my daily dose of a fibre supplement drink. ( I need it after losing a length of bowel from cancer surgery.) After about three swallows I noticed it tasted 'funny' and put it down. To my horror, I had used the glass which contained the remnants of my wife's vodka and tonic! She assured me that it isn't counted as an alcoholic drink as it was a genuine mistake. I'm NOT going to start counting the days from zero again! But it was quite disappointing. Please don't make me count it as an alcoholic drink. 😢

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  • ADEfree
    ADEfree TheToad

    Posted

    That probably didn't have anywhere near the concentration of a "drink". I'd imagine there's more in a shot of Nyquil or the like.

  • Robin2015
    Robin2015 TheToad

    Posted

    Do not worry and this is NOT your fault. What an achievement. By 31st Dec I have celebrate 5 yrs sober. Robin
    • TheToad
      TheToad Robin2015

      Posted

      You certainly kept that resolution! Well done Robin. You must feel great! 
    • Robin2015
      Robin2015 TheToad

      Posted

      I sometimes walk down the wine aisle in Tesco and think of all the money I spent and how many secrets and the SHAME...not worth trying "one more drink".....well done to you as well. Amazing. Robin

  • Joanna-SMUKLtd
    Joanna-SMUKLtd TheToad

    Posted

    It is for no-one else to say whether you should 'count' it or not.  Personally, I think it would be silly to count it.  Seriously John, don't think twice about it or you are going to start obsessing and that is when the danger will come.

    In my opinion, your sobriety is as solid as it was 10 yeas, 3 months and THREE days ago - and any recovery program that makes you punish or shame yourself for an unintentional mistake like this is not worth the paper it is written on!

     

  • sharon7979
    sharon7979 TheToad

    Posted

    I agree with what the others have said... the length of time is obviously very important to you as you have even after 10 years, have the exact time down to the day. It does not by any means sound like you want to start drinking again out of your own free will. This was a mistake, write it off as a silly blip that wasnt meant. If you had meant to do it, maybe that would be different but you didnt. Give yourself a break and feel good that you have got this far. Well done smile
  • TheToad
    TheToad

    Posted

    Thanks all. Yes I do have a thing about numbers, time etc. I know the exact time of day when I threw my last drink out the window. (It was Summer here.) I am more annoyed than anything, as I know it was accidental and have no desire to start again. I won't count that as a drink! Best wishes to all. 

    • sharon7979
      sharon7979 TheToad

      Posted

      Glad you seem happier, you have done ever so well, an inspiration by the way 
    • gwen45436
      gwen45436 TheToad

      Posted

      I think I would laugh it off - you have done fantastically well with such willpower - and to do it whilst your wife still enjoys a tipple - double willpower - respect.
    • Nat666
      Nat666 TheToad

      Posted

      I am sure all the replies on here have made you feel so much better John.Of course it cant count ,completely unintentional and you are sober!  Just make sure you rinse the glass out in future biggrin
    • TheToad
      TheToad Nat666

      Posted

      Lesson learned! Very sound advice...rolleyes
  • JulieAnne101
    JulieAnne101 TheToad

    Posted

    Are you kidding? Keep your well earned achievement. High five!

    JulieAnne

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