Another casualty to alcohol..
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Another casualty to alcohol..
Finally checking in..haven't been to this site in quite awhile. Thanks for checking on me. I am doing good...sober as a judge and loving every minute of it. It is like I finally crossed over to the other side and when I look back I don't even know the person I used to be. Don't wanna know her either. 2 weeks ago I lost another dear friend..he had been to re-hab twice but just couldn't seem to make the transition to sobriety. They found him dead at the bottom of the stairs leading to his apt. He tripped...a neighbor saw it happen but by the time the ambulance that they called arrived he was already gone. I went to the viewing. Just couldn't believe he was dead..It is all so preventable. I wish they would make a magic pill for all of those who struggle. Everyone hang in there..it is worth the effort to no longer poison your body and brain. I will make an effort to check in more often! Glad to see everyone on today!
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Boy I remember your struggles and relapses if I remember correctly. I am so glad to see another from my early days that made it. I went to my AA group to pick up my coin and share with them how important to my sobriety they were. They were so glad to see me as I usually drop in every few months just to let them know I am fine. All of them were worried about me bless them. Seeing your post I understand exactly how they felt. I am soo happy you are in the world with us, and sober.
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Im so sorry for your loss MsCB
. It's an awful disease.
I think most of us go through cycles of being here a lot or not at all...as we transition through different stages of our recovery. Good to see you.
. It's an awful disease.I think most of us go through cycles of being here a lot or not at all...as we transition through different stages of our recovery. Good to see you.
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While painful it's important for us alcoholics to be reminded that alcoholism is a serious, deadly disease that kills people and ruins lives.
And, we can't keep anyone sober but ourselves....but we can be of service to others and offer assistance if/when they want it, are willing to accept it.
And, we can't keep anyone sober but ourselves....but we can be of service to others and offer assistance if/when they want it, are willing to accept it.
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Thanks ..I am where I am in part because of the support and comfort I get from this incredible site. One part I forgot to add about this wasteful death..earlier on the day he died he was passed out in the front yard. No one could get him to come to. When the ambulance got there that time he came to and got combative..They just wanted to take him in to rehydrate and sober him up. He refused. Raised hell. Had he gone maybe the fall would not have happened. I guess there are always what ifs...but ..what if???
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