Haha Bandi, the Limerick thread was almost a riot! The few poor guys who ventured aboard ( Carlos (((
))) ) didn't know what hit them! I personally found that tapping into my creativity really helped me to express my feelings about stopping drinking.
KIR I had very similar feelings, I actually went through a period of grieving for the end of the 'relationship' the longest one I have had by far. As you say, it didn't matter the negative, abusive, poisonous nature of the relationship the constancy was something I really missed, having that one constant to turn to in every occasion, happy, sad, shy, awkward, lonely, angry, whatever occasion, whatever mood, whether everyone else was there to share with me or no one else seemed to understand, my BFF the bottle was always there.
It makes sense we miss that relationship in an ineffable way, but in time, and by making the effort to fill that space, we meet new friends, enjoy new experiences and realise that, although occasionally we still wished we could share them with bottle, we know we are better of without.
Glee my friend, I am so proud to have been along side you here in your recovery, you have worked so hard and with such determination to turn your life around, it would be easy to forgive if you drifted away because you were so busy, but instead, you make time to come here and share, encourage and support others, lending your experience and offering a helping hand. Your time here, the effort you make is I know, greatly appreciated by everyone you touch.
Official greetings Bandi and Bunny, quite the menagerie we have going here!!!
Congratulations on missing your milestone Amp!!
I remember the first one that passed me by, I really felt like, 'hey, it's becoming a way of life now!'
Key, how are you doing now?
BeFree, I hope you are doing okay, I know the pressure you are under right now.
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