when i see it up close.. - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

24hrsAday · 03-17-2009, 07:53 PM

active alcoholism is a sad and disgusting thing.. i have had two occasions recently that have put me in contact with drinking alcoholics and though it was not too good a feeling.. it did remind me of the old saying.. "there but for the grace of god go i"

jimhere · 03-17-2009, 07:55 PM

How about "There goes a brother."

Not "Thank God, I'm not him." Because I am him and he is me.
Jim

**CarolD** · 03-17-2009, 11:17 PM

Lest we forget....

24hrsAday · 03-18-2009, 06:14 AM

it is a hard fact that i cannot keep anyone but myself sober..

24hrsAday · 03-18-2009, 09:07 AM

*update on this thread.. just found out i lost another friend at my morning home group. the guy was an old friend from way back.. went on another drinking spree and now he's dead. this is serious stuff people..

***Astro*** · 03-18-2009, 09:15 AM

Yes, this disease is serious and deadly. Interesting how drinking used to be "fun". I'm sorry to hear you lost a friend.

My Dad is an active alcoholic. Most of the time he seems perfectly OK, but the insanity is ever-present. I have to laugh nervously at his comments about mixing vodka with cranberry juice because the juice is good for his liver. Unreal.

As we say at meetings......Please observe a moment of silence for the alcoholic who is still suffering.

bballdad · 03-18-2009, 03:54 PM

those wet ones remind me of me some years ago,and when I see one I am grateful to have been afforded a better way of life.As you say,but for the grace of God go I....

eeb26 · 03-18-2009, 04:10 PM

i expierenced this recently as well. i'm seven months sober; it struck a cord. i saw me. right there. that was me and will be me if i take just one drink. i am moved to continue on this journey of recovery more than ever, one day at a time commiting to my first priority, condiontionless sobriety. don't drink no matter what.

laurie6781 · 03-18-2009, 04:17 PM

I guess I am a bit strange, rofl

I like it when a practicing alcoholic is put up close and personal in my life. I believe it is a "God Shot" so to speak. Once more HP reminding me of where I could be instead of where I am.

I really like working with 'wet ones.' Why? Because they are me 'way back when', and the shock that goes through me when I see that momentary 'light in their eyes', WOW.

Because I was so 'hard core' and at the end when I found recovery, I believe part of the reason I was given a Second Chance is so that I could continue to carry the message to 'hard core.'

J M H O

Love and hugs,

03-17-2009, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
24hrsAday Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: right next to lake michigan.. Posts: 766	when i see it up close.. active alcoholism is a sad and disgusting thing.. i have had two occasions recently that have put me in contact with drinking alcoholics and though it was not too good a feeling.. it did remind me of the old saying.. "there but for the grace of god go i"

03-17-2009, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
jimhere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,325	How about "There goes a brother." Not "Thank God, I'm not him." Because I am him and he is me. Jim __________________ "I used to be good for nothing. Now I do good for nothing." ~ Chuck C.

03-17-2009, 11:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,891	Lest we forget.... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

03-18-2009, 09:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
*Astro* Humble Door Greeter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, two families in a big new home! Posts: 9,286	Yes, this disease is serious and deadly. Interesting how drinking used to be "fun". I'm sorry to hear you lost a friend. My Dad is an active alcoholic. Most of the time he seems perfectly OK, but the insanity is ever-present. I have to laugh nervously at his comments about mixing vodka with cranberry juice because the juice is good for his liver. Unreal. As we say at meetings......Please observe a moment of silence for the alcoholic who is still suffering. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW-What a ride!"

03-18-2009, 03:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
bballdad Is my work solid so far? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albemarle,N.C. Posts: 2,024	those wet ones remind me of me some years ago,and when I see one I am grateful to have been afforded a better way of life.As you say,but for the grace of God go I.... __________________ Faith should not stand in the wisdom of men,but in the Power of God

03-18-2009, 06:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
24hrsAday Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: right next to lake michigan.. Posts: 766	it is a hard fact that i cannot keep anyone but myself sober..

03-18-2009, 09:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
24hrsAday Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: right next to lake michigan.. Posts: 766	*update on this thread.. just found out i lost another friend at my morning home group. the guy was an old friend from way back.. went on another drinking spree and now he's dead. this is serious stuff people..

03-18-2009, 04:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
eeb26 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 29	i expierenced this recently as well. i'm seven months sober; it struck a cord. i saw me. right there. that was me and will be me if i take just one drink. i am moved to continue on this journey of recovery more than ever, one day at a time commiting to my first priority, condiontionless sobriety. don't drink no matter what.

03-18-2009, 04:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
laurie6781 Belgian Sheepdog Adictee Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,976	I guess I am a bit strange, rofl I like it when a practicing alcoholic is put up close and personal in my life. I believe it is a "God Shot" so to speak. Once more HP reminding me of where I could be instead of where I am. I really like working with 'wet ones.' Why? Because they are me 'way back when', and the shock that goes through me when I see that momentary 'light in their eyes', WOW. Because I was so 'hard core' and at the end when I found recovery, I believe part of the reason I was given a Second Chance is so that I could continue to carry the message to 'hard core.' J M H O Love and hugs, __________________ God Bless You All As You Trudge The Road Of Happy Destiny (especially when you trudgin thru alligators up to your butt)

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