This is how pathetic we are (were)
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You know folks, I've come to the realization that SR is just like any other organized religion. There are people that have genuine love and concern for others. Then there are folks that insist that you follow exactly in their path, "my way or the highway" types. I've been coming here to SR less and less as of late. And posting even less. I get it, some people are very passionate about how they achieved sobriety, and I respect that. But we don't need to be pricks towards those of us that are doing it different.
Hate me if you will. Not my problem.
Hate me if you will. Not my problem.
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Hi Steve, I tried the religious/spiritual approach to stopping drinking for years, but it didn't work for me. Then I joined SR and following support from the Secular Connections sub-forum folks here, I stopped drinking last year.
Not everyone will stop drinking as I did and I respect that fact: we are all different. There are many paths up the mountain. Steve, you select and stick with a path that works for you and don't let anyone dissuade you.
Not everyone will stop drinking as I did and I respect that fact: we are all different. There are many paths up the mountain. Steve, you select and stick with a path that works for you and don't let anyone dissuade you.
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Originally Posted by Tatsy 
There are many paths up the mountain. Steve, you select and stick with a path that works for you and don't let anyone dissuade you.
I guess I had better behave myself... next I get banned.
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Originally Posted by FormerBeerLover
So how are you doing, Steve? I think most of us here want you to succeed. Lots of ways to get and stay sober. Find what works for you and work it!
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I don't know if the word "pathetic" is useful for me when considering my old drinking self. It was VERY very sick and therefore irrational in many behaviours.
I dunno, I guess whatever keeps one sober.
I dunno, I guess whatever keeps one sober.
Now what?
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Originally Posted by steve-in-kville
I'm off work today to bum around the house a bit. I woke up around 5am... and instinctively wondered if it was too early to add some whiskey to my coffee. For realz? 
My days of being half-in-the-bag by 10am are behind me.
This is how pathetic we are.
My days of being half-in-the-bag by 10am are behind me.This is how pathetic we are.
I am not and do not feel pathetic.
Best.
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