Alcoholism, allow me to translate.

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08-20-2019, 11:36 AM

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waynetheking

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Alcoholism, allow me to translate.

Ball and chain.
Broken relationship.
Financial ruin.
Incarceration.
Insanity.
Organ failure.
Loneliness.
Unsanitary.
Malnutrition.
Resentment.
Fear.
Immoral.
DEATH.
Shall I continue. I'm just getting started?
This week I have 6 and 1/2 years of sobriety. I'm not trading that in for the above mentioned translations. I suggest you do the same.

08-20-2019, 12:15 PM

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Fusion

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Wayne, please do continue. Congratulations on 6 and a half years!

08-20-2019, 12:25 PM

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Callas

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Extreme anxiety
Nihilism
Inherent failure
Desperation
Despair
Self-loathing
Pervasive sadness

08-20-2019, 12:44 PM

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Briansy

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Humiliation
Dignity stripped
exhaustion
Weakened state
Ravaged skin
Balding
Bloated
Pity
Contempt
Suicide

08-20-2019, 05:09 PM

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Dee74

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congrats on 6 and a half years Wayne

08-20-2019, 07:20 PM

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fini

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08-24-2019, 07:16 AM

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Dropsie

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Good job on 6+ years!

Loss of control over my life
Taking actions that are totally inconsistent with my values
Shame

08-25-2019, 04:29 PM

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faith823

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stinking of booze
throbbing head ache
embarrassment
lying to all/yourself and stealing drinks
danger to yourself and others
inhibition lost
lost days
exhaustion
nonfunctional
constant self pity

night sweats insomnia

08-25-2019, 06:18 PM

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waynetheking

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Well said all,
Thank you!

08-28-2019, 12:38 PM

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Berrybean

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Congrats on your 6.5 years. And for the reminders. Great list.

08-29-2019, 03:13 PM

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SoberCAH

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Great job, Wayne.

That's a lot of sober time.

08-29-2019, 06:01 PM

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least

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Congrats on your sober time!

I never get tired of waking up feeling good.

08-30-2019, 06:41 AM

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DayTrader

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alcoholism - one of the best things in my life. Without this "key" I never would have sought out and found a lifestyle, in recovery, that's proven to be the best way of living I've found in 50 years.