Old 06-10-2011, 11:25 AM
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susanlauren
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Actually, AD, there is a fate worse than death. I am reminded of it every time I visit my brother and see my 85 year old uncle who lives with him. My uncle suffers from the syndrome that end stage alcoholic get. It is not a pretty picture. He can't care for himself, he doesn't know who any of us are, he is constantly falling because his gait is unsteady from the damage to his brain, he is incontinent, and the list goes on. My uncle was not lucky enough to die. He nearly died during alcohol withdrawal, but thanks to excellent medical care, he pulled through. What is truly sad is that if my uncle had stopped drinking, he would have been able to maintain his independence and live on his own. He loved the bottle too much to stop. I am not trying to frighten you with death. There is living hell and living dead too. That I think is more frightening than actual physical death itself. You are young, you have choices. Why would you not choose to live, really live, a life that is sober, happy and free? It can be yours if you are willing to do the work. What has caused you to go to such a dark and negative place? Susan
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