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Originally Posted by LBrain 
Thanks everyone. Just to clarify, my sober date is 12/28/14.
That is another funny/sad but true anecdote related to rehabs. I'll share that another time. I was reminded that everything started a year ago when my journey to a better life began.
That is another funny/sad but true anecdote related to rehabs. I'll share that another time. I was reminded that everything started a year ago when my journey to a better life began.
i know what you meant congrats for the 28th my friend
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I meant to post this thread in the newcomers forum... doh!
And since you are all intrigued by now... When I entered rehab on the 28th I had to be "evaluated" first. The day before, I spoke to my EAP rep and when I told her I quit drinking ten days ago she panicked. She said they would not accept me into rehab if I quit drinking on my own. AND, that the insurance wouldn't cover it etc. It was a catch 22. I was being forced into rehab but they wouldn't take me. She told me to get drunk and show up with a hangover. Even better if I tested positive. I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP. This actually happened. So I 'complied'. Otherwise my sobriety date would be now. Aw, the American way. I love it.
Thanks for all your comments. I was going to move this to the newcomers but it already has a lot of mileage.
My wife and I are going out to see the Hobbit - first movie I will have seen in a real movie house in over ten years. Her request of course. Stopping for sushi on the way.
And since you are all intrigued by now... When I entered rehab on the 28th I had to be "evaluated" first. The day before, I spoke to my EAP rep and when I told her I quit drinking ten days ago she panicked. She said they would not accept me into rehab if I quit drinking on my own. AND, that the insurance wouldn't cover it etc. It was a catch 22. I was being forced into rehab but they wouldn't take me. She told me to get drunk and show up with a hangover. Even better if I tested positive. I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP. This actually happened. So I 'complied'. Otherwise my sobriety date would be now. Aw, the American way. I love it.
Thanks for all your comments. I was going to move this to the newcomers but it already has a lot of mileage.
My wife and I are going out to see the Hobbit - first movie I will have seen in a real movie house in over ten years. Her request of course. Stopping for sushi on the way.
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"Don't wait for something 'bad' to happen to you. If you are concerned about your drinking or if you feel - or someone else in your life feels it - you are heading in the wrong direction, do something about it before it's too late to prevent that life changing event."
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ a thousand tenfold. A few trips to emerg for stitches a few times still wasn't enough for me to think my drinking was "bad" enough. Still had a job, great family, license...I don't know what made me realize that all those things will be gone if I kept my wine habit up, but I thank whatever it was that made me stop. Day 81 here, and going strong. Thank you for all your support, and congrats
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ a thousand tenfold. A few trips to emerg for stitches a few times still wasn't enough for me to think my drinking was "bad" enough. Still had a job, great family, license...I don't know what made me realize that all those things will be gone if I kept my wine habit up, but I thank whatever it was that made me stop. Day 81 here, and going strong. Thank you for all your support, and congrats
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Atta boy, LBrain. This post really hit home for me. I'm extremely fortunate to have not left a path of drinking destruction behind me. Sometimes, though, my alcoholic thoughts point back to that lack of ruin and try to lead me towards a sense of complacency. "It is never too early to get sober" is very simple and it strikes truth right into me. Thank you and congrats!
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