After 3 and a half years in the bottle...

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08-03-2015, 02:09 PM

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Willbilly

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After 3 and a half years in the bottle...

Well, I think it is finally time. I lost my brother and cousin in a car wreck. We all worked together, played together... And it is still hard to cope with it, but cope with it I must. I have a family and business to run. I can't say that drinking didn't help to cope when I was utterly destroyed by this event, but it took a life of it's own after awhile... So, it's time to make a change.

08-03-2015, 02:35 PM

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PurpleKnight

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Welcome to the Forum Willbilly!!

Very sorry to hear about what you've had to cope with, but you'll find loads of support here on SR to help with drawing a line under alcohol!!

08-03-2015, 02:39 PM

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FreeOwl

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welcome!

using alcohol to cope is a pretty common theme for a lot of us.

I'm glad you recognize it's not a sustainable answer.

you've come to a good community.

08-03-2015, 02:41 PM

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NestWasEmpty

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Welcome Willybilly, Sorry to hear about your loss's , But Glad you decided life in a Bottle won't help . No amount will bring them back . I'm sure they wouldn't want you to damage your life & health with drinking either

This is a good place to get ideas and information to help you along .
Lots of wonderful caring people too. Some may even share the same loss as you have . W

ishing you the best in your journey to get Sober .

08-03-2015, 02:53 PM

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Bird615

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My youngest sister was killed by a drunk driver when I was already sober, and that was just 13 months after my dad died. Thankfully I had been sober long enough that I didn't have to drink over those losses, although that was still my first thought; instead I kept close to my recovery program and worked through the grief. I was also able to offer what support I could to my mother and my surviving sister.

I think drinking would have prevented me from recovering from those losses and I'd still be struggling with them.

Welcome to SR; this is a good place for information and support!

08-03-2015, 02:55 PM

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CaseyW

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Welcome to SR, Willbilly. There is a ton of great support and wisdom to be found here. Hope you'll become a regular participant.

08-03-2015, 02:58 PM

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thomas11

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Very sorry to hear about your brother and cousin. You've lost two people that were close to you, don't let alcohol take you as well. I wish you the best.

08-03-2015, 03:02 PM

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least

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Welcome to the family WB.

You'll find lots of support and useful info here.

08-03-2015, 03:02 PM

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PixieD

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Willbilly, so sorry for your losses. I sadly can relate..lost my only bro sudden/tragically as well. Honestly alcohol only made it worse surpressing the grief so i'm hoping you can ride out the grief part w/out it.

08-03-2015, 03:33 PM

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Fly N Buy

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Steadfastly carry on - good legacy friend, welcome home.

I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. For many of us it just is time.

Glad you're here with us