How anyone can see something like this and deny its a disease is beyond me. I am so grateful to be in recovery, so grateful today we are all better educated on the progression of this disease, grateful for all the folks before us, especially the early old timers who worked so hard to get it recognized and found treatments. Who worked to lessen the stigma. Who helped the Families and loved ones learn ways to cope.
We don't have to die any more. We can and do recover. Some folks just can't though. But we have to keep reaching out and educating the young ones.
Recently I have known three folks who died directly from alcohol. It's a terrible thing. I have some guilt over one, maybe I should have done more? Trying to remember what exactly tipped it for me. When and how did I realize I didn't want to die from this thing.
I guess we carry the message. We can offer the hand of friendship.
I'm sorry to be babbling here. I don't write well. Please just know I do care and offer my best thoughts up for this loved one, his friends and family.
Love from Lenina