Just when you think it is safe~

[dominosarah]

Today i was put in a very bad situation.  One of my co-workers(and i use that term loosely) came to me and said "oh look what i have"...She then presents a bottle of narcotics.  Claims she has a sore throat.  My mouth instantly watered and i just backed up against a freezer.   Now mind you i am over 4 yrs clean and life goes pretty smoothly for me now but this just took me by surprise.  Once i gained my bearings i told her she needed to get that out of my face and to never do that again.  I then went and got my boss, told her what was going on and that i needed to call someone, my sponsor.  She came immediately.  We talked for about 15 minutes and i was okay.  The point i am making here is this addiction presents itself when you least expect it.  Always keep that guard up.  Know what to do when this happens which is why we speak of aftercare like we do.  Had i not had the tools i needed this situation could of been disastrous.  As for my coworker?  Let's just say she hasnt heard the last from me!!!   sara

[dominosarah]

I have to thank Addict3 for drilling into my head those 2 simple words.  I never understood how important they were in the beginning.  Now they save my life.  I am forever grateful to that man~~

[LeaAnn807]

WHOA.............seriously?  I can't even imagine!  I would have probably had the bottle in my hand as I backed against the freezer and then thought better of it! LOL  You are SO strong.  I know you say it all the time and it's true.  Can't even let the guard down for a second.  If you had not had the right support, what would have happened?  

Good lesson for me and for everyone!!!  GUARD UP! : )  Love you, girl!  Way to go!

[Fireby29]

Oh boy, thanks so much for sharing Sarah.  It appears to hold a lot of relevance to me.  I need to raise my guard even further.  Thanks again.

Bryan

[kyle505]

Thanks...If YOU can react like that, then it should serve as a lesson to all of us - the mind never stops. A great example of how to handle an unexpected situation. Ah, life!

[quitinoxys]

Sara-- Great job and you are right that demon hangs out and waits patiently ready to pounce. Aftercare is the key to staying sober, as you have drilled into my head very early on and I thank you so much for that.

As far as your co-worker as addicts we never have a problem until we have a problem. I hope she figures it out before she has a problem she may not be able to get out of.---Rick

[dominosarah]

She needs the forum only she doesnt think she has a problem!  Claims she cant eat or drink anything but that reeses peanut butter cup she was munching on sure went down along with a bbq, cookie dough, oreos etc!!