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Old 05-15-2013, 04:10 PM
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wiscsober
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Originally Posted by ebbiethatcher View Post
I was going to leave it be but I strongly disagree with the rant at the bottom of dirty river mans post. I have a disease called alcoholism and it has nearly killed me. I lost all choice in consumption of alcohol. It was a necessity for me and although I hated it towards the end I could not stop. The opinion of someone who clearly is not an alcoholic is irrelevant in matters concerning alcoholism. I like to keep my opinions out of things, they are dangerous. Experience however tells me to make sure I speak on this matter! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for pointing that rant out...I missed it...

I think what kept me in denial was thinking I was stupid, half-a-man, not accepting alcoholism as an illness, shame, guilt, not being able to handle my drink, lack of willpower

Thank the powers that be I accepted my illness, worked through the steps, and no longer think or feel that I am not worthy or somehow my whole being is defective.
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