Soberwolf

So preparing dinner tonight i had the kitchen radio on and the Nalmefene topic came on and i was listening to a few calls and thought Alcoholism was getting mis-represented

this was good as my 20 year old neice who doesnt understand it properly was round to visit and my gf just got home

In a nutshell the presenter said for the first 48h there has been reported nausea

i said if you have a drink problem your going to feel like that anyway

he asked was i drinking now i said no i gave a fake name (jhon) but shared i am alcoholic and im nearly 15 months sober i mentioned we had spoken before a couple years ago when i was drinking on another topic about alcoholism

i said if it helps an alcoholic it helps an alcoholic

When i came into the room my neice was astounded like proper gobsmacked in the best way possible

i said i know you dont like to talk about it she gave me the biggest hug....made my year and it was just a great feeling

I made lamb chops w/garlic, rosemary, salt & pepper

with homemade oven chips in salt pepper paprika garlic and rosemary


proper simple tasty dish in a lovely clean backgarden lovely sun autum weather

boy i feel good i feel alive right now im going to go tickle and cuddle my wife and just enjoy a lovely sunsetting autum evening/night

Thank you all aswell we are all in this together brothers & sister in arms

it is always possible

Soberwolf

Thank you

Barnumb

Soberwolf...you sir are a great man.

heartcore

Soberwolf -

It is a big deal that you "came out" as an alcoholic on the radio. For me, it shows that you are one with your identity, claiming and proud as a whole self...

Your dinner sounds lovely! Your whole evening scene sounds just right - surrounded by people that love you, yummy food, crisp air, and the satisfaction of fully being you.

I think that when we truly own ourselves as being in recovery, we become powerful models in our families and communities, spreading the word that there is a tremendous amount of joy on the "other side" of alcoholism and addiction. For many people, the thought of a life with out alcohol and drugs is of a life without joy. We know that is untrue, but only if we represent do we begin to shift that perception and open the door of possibility to others.

ps. I think the false name was a good move.

Just keep growing, my sobriety brother. You are important to me. I love knowing that you're out there, being you, alive, joyful, and free (and eating really, really well).

Soberwolf

Hi heartcore i did it more because i truly believe some things happen for a reason

it was my neice's reaction it made my year

My neice loved the dinner we had it in the garden just me my gf and my neice

and my jack russell hoping to get thrown a bone lol

PurpleKnight

I've been talking to a few people about Nalmefene being on the news today, and it's all been a bit off at times I felt when being reported, or when making statements about things, so great job on volunteering to go on and speak up about things!!

Dee74

I'm glad you had a great day SW

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Hevyn

Proud of you soberwolf.

Raider

Very nice

bunnezjp

Cool, I know a celebrity!

Bunnez

Soberwolf

As purpleknight said some of the things were a bit off so i called in

mentioned i talk with other alcoholics/problem drinkers (but didnt say how no names) the

i quickly cut thru the bs with some of my experiences told them i am alcoholic nearly 15 months sober

my hope and intention was to give a fresh perpective on how it was for me and hopefully i helped somebody in some small way