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Old 10-19-2014, 03:23 PM
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There is nothing else the world can throw at me to make me drink

Today has been the worst day of my life.

The world keeps throwing things at me to beat me down and I've had doubts about my ability to stay strong through all of this.

And if this is my own personal war, today my life was hit by a nuclear strike.

My life and everything that surrounds it has been flattened, and the bottom has fallen out of my spirit.

But I'm not going to drink.

There is nothing, nothing, life can throw at me that could possibly be worse than this. And I'm still getting back up.

I will not be broken. Not today, not ever.

No relapse, No surrender.
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Old 10-19-2014, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Thomasthetank View Post
Today has been the worst day of my life.

The world keeps throwing things at me to beat me down and I've had doubts about my ability to stay strong through all of this.

And if this is my own personal war, today my life was hit by a nuclear strike.

My life and everything that surrounds it has been flattened, and the bottom has fallen out of my spirit.

But I'm not going to drink.

There is nothing, nothing, life can throw at me that could possibly be worse than this. And I'm still getting back up.

I will not be broken. Not today, not ever.

No relapse, No surrender.
Whah, sounds bad, what has happened ???
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Old 10-19-2014, 03:32 PM
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Thomas im with you all the way we all are together we can rely on each others strenghts to pull through

Courage isnt the word for how strong you are right now

I salute you no relapse no surrender i love that
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Old 10-19-2014, 03:37 PM
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I admire your strength!
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Thanks for that post Thomas. Inspirational.

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Outstanding example of "Relentless Forward Progress" in spite of very difficult circumstances.
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Old 10-19-2014, 03:48 PM
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Well said, my friend.
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Awesome.
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Keep going forward Thomas.
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You have incredible strength.
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Old 10-19-2014, 04:15 PM
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Thomas, your strength is an inspiration to all of us.
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Old 10-19-2014, 04:33 PM
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Thank you for sharing your strength.
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One very, very tough cookie, Thomas.
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Old 10-19-2014, 06:29 PM
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I can absolutely relate. There is no problem alcohol won't make worse. Take the stress and pain a day at a time. Ask for and accept help. Let the grief and anger out. Pray to the God of your understanding to be granted his grace.

My heart is breaking for you because I know what you are going through. My daughter's death was 2 months and like you drinking was not an option.

Stay strong and stay close to the people who care about you
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Solidarity, sober brother. You are steady as a rock.
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You give me so much hope. Thank you.
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Old 10-19-2014, 07:52 PM
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Thanks for sharing that. My heart just breaks for you today.
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Old 10-19-2014, 07:58 PM
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thats the only way forward my friend, it doesnt matter what goes on in life so long as you dont pick up that first drink as its not going to change anything, its not going to bring anyone back, its not going to solve anything but for us it will only make things worse

i lost my son to stomach cancer just 2 years ago and i never once wanted to pick up a drink, i wanted to die and not be part of the world anymore but i never wanted to drink on it
i had to look after my son on my own as his mum sadly is still out there drinking herself to death so at least he had me and i was sober for him not that its any comfort to me as i miss him so much every day
but no matter what there is no need for the first drink we have to sadly learn how to live again
good luck to you
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