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

[Sonrissa]

Wow! Thank you for sharing that! It is truly the Monster under the Bed stuff! I hope someday, I would be able to handle it like you did! I don't think I would have right now! I must learn from this to always have a plan for a similar situation! I don't! Time to start thinking! All the best to you, always!

[dominosarah]

You are stronger than you realize Sonrissa.  I just want everyone to know this doesnt just go away once the pills are put down.  The devil is out there and lurking, just make a plan.  

[littlebit667]

Sara you so are so right.  I have said a time or two here that I do not what I would do if a bottle of pills dropped into my lap.  I do know that if it happened, I  hope I would be on the phone with my daughter who is my confidant and then my therapist.  On a side note, I do not get that a doctor would prescribe that for a sore throat.  Jeez, they seem to throw them at people.  

I would not want to be your co-worker this week! :)

[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!!

[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

[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!

[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

[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!

[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~~

[lulu747]

Sara-
Just when you think you're safe.....(:  Your story just goes to show that we only have THIS moment and the choice that we make within it.  It also goes to show that having a plan, the proper support, and your own best interests at heart are the keys to sobriety.  We cannot control life, and we ESPECIALLY can't control the behaviour of others.  This was a definite win for you today and I hope you are feeling proud of yourself!  
I am proud of you, and grateful to have you here...
Love
Lu

[dominosarah]

Thanks Lu~~

Your right, we cant control what others do and say, all we can do is control how we react to the situation.  

[Bones216]

Way to be strong Sara.
Thanks for the warning and I will be on the look out for those moments.
4 years sober, I'm very proud of you and your success.
One day at a time huh.

Joe

[10356]

I'm really glad you made it thru that Sara and took the steps that were right for you.. it seems we both have been tempted in so many days. although mine was family and yours a co-worker all the same.. Just goes to show that we can not live in a cocoon but we can protect ourselves with the truth and the courage to look the demon in the eye and recognize it for what it is. Thank you for being there for me last night,, I agree about Addict3 I'm finding the gifts he has to offer.. Guard up my friend.. lesa

[salsinator]

Thanks for posting Sara,  I always look to you as a role model for everyone on here and never would have thought that a situation would have been presented to you like this.  I can honestly say that I am not sure what I would have done if put in the same situation.  Seeing how you handled this gives me strength and made me think how bad things could have been.  Stay strong and keep sharing.  Thanks Sara

[dominosarah]

It just happened so fast.  Today i am just chapped about it!   I have to plan my strategy here, either i go in with guns a blazing(meaning my mouth) or i talk with her calmly.  Right now the first option is overpowering the last one!!

[Sonrissa]

I guess my question would be did this coworker do this on purpose? Does she know your story? Either way it wasn't appropriate at all, but I just wonder why someone would purposely do this! I know you will handle it in your own special way! Just glad I'm not her!

[dominosarah]

No she didnt do this on purpose.  She isn't the brightest bulb on the tree.  I am not saying i am either, she does have some other issues.  I really do need to tread lightly with her in all aspects.  My boss said that there will no longer be meds brought to the store and if someone needs one like an antibiotic she will have a place for them to store.  

[Sonrissa]

Sounds like your boss is handling the situation well! This coworker is probably going to be mortified! But, this will be a necessary lesson! I simply can not imagine ever doing something like that! However, I could not have ever imagined myself doing some of the things I've done!

[guv338]

I am so glad to know that you passed the test with flying colors, I knew you would.  My wife recently had surgery and guess who got to hold and dispense the pain pills for her.  I did.  Imagine that.  The fox guarding the hen house.  But fortunately God took away my desire to ever take those nasty pills again.  Was able to dispense as needed to her and they dont even temp me.  That is a miracle and only given by the Grace of God.  My best to you, guv

[Free2agoodhome]

Tell her you want to get past this incident and offer her some ex-lax brownies....at least you wont see her for a good half day.... ;-)

Excellent example of an emergency plan. Well done.

Free~

[dominosarah]

Today went very well.  I talked with both of them and stated my concerns.  There will be ZERO narcotics brought in to the store.  I did state that if it does happen again i will walk out of that place, never to return.

Now to make some brownies!!!  lol

[sadmom999]

Sara, I'm so proud of you.  You not only passed that test, you used it to help others here too.

:-)

[lboogie7729]

Glad to hear how you handled it and what the outcome was sara. Thank you for sharing, and continuing to be a great example for us. Lucky me, being a drunk means my DOC is in my face every day of my life so I kind of have to live with my GUARD UP! so to speak. But it is all good. :)

[addict3]

I just now saw this.

It is never safe, ever.
And I know you know that. I' glad you had someone to call. Aftercare is a must, whatever type it is that you choose to use.

I am so proud of you sara, not only for this but for the person you have become on here and evidently in your personal life.
Thanks for the kind words, that means alot to me.
Glad you handled it in the manner that you did.
......................GUARD UP!!...................