Thread: Alternatives to 'I'm an Alcoholic'
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Old 01-29-2013, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MIRecovery View Post
Personally I call myself an alcoholic because I prefer it to, "Complete idiot who wasted 20 years of my life, seriously damaged my body, hurt all those that loved me, and lucky to be alive."

I am an sober alcoholic but I never want to forget where I came from and am capable of going back to
It is shameful to admit to... took me long enough.
Whereas now I see it like you, it sounds pragmatic but there it is.
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