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Little Missy · 12-02-2005, 05:54 AM

((Jo)) That is wonderful that you go to Al-anon and are wanting to learn more about the disease. My husband goes, and it is very helpful!!

To me, a dry drunk is an alcoholic that stops drinking, but doesn't change their behaviors. I learned through AA that alcohol was but a symptom, that I had a living problem.

Even though I was in AA, when I first stopped drinking I was mad, fearful, and full of self pity. That is natural for an alcoholic, drinking was normal to us. Not drinking, is not normal to us. Alot of alcholics have big egos, yet low self esteem. We tend to put other people down, to make ourselves look better.

As I worked the steps in AA, I learned about my self and my character defects, took some action, and changed ME!! Now I have to deal with every emotion I feel instead of drinking them away.

Hope this helped alittle. Just be supportive and patient. She will be doing alot of self discovery and growing!!

It does get better, I am now happy, joyous, and FREE!!
Hugs,
Missy

12-02-2005, 05:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Little Missy NOT EVEN 1 CLUB!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: When I find myself, I'll let you know! Posts: 1,835	((Jo)) That is wonderful that you go to Al-anon and are wanting to learn more about the disease. My husband goes, and it is very helpful!! To me, a dry drunk is an alcoholic that stops drinking, but doesn't change their behaviors. I learned through AA that alcohol was but a symptom, that I had a living problem. Even though I was in AA, when I first stopped drinking I was mad, fearful, and full of self pity. That is natural for an alcoholic, drinking was normal to us. Not drinking, is not normal to us. Alot of alcholics have big egos, yet low self esteem. We tend to put other people down, to make ourselves look better. As I worked the steps in AA, I learned about my self and my character defects, took some action, and changed ME!! Now I have to deal with every emotion I feel instead of drinking them away. Hope this helped alittle. Just be supportive and patient. She will be doing alot of self discovery and growing!! It does get better, I am now happy, joyous, and FREE!! Hugs, Missy __________________ May all your days be filled with love and laughter!