ArtFriend

I will admit that I am drinking. I got a call about 2 hours ago that my cousin killed himself by hanging from a tree. I am beyond sad. FML

SoberLeigh

Oh, ArtFriend; how tragic. I am so very sorry.

aussieblue

So very sorry for your loss.

FreeOwl

I'm so sorry....

But please, put the booze down.

May you and your family find comfort in one another.

ArtFriend

I cannot wrap my mind around this! Why is life so damn hard?

Gilmer

I'm sorry, AF. Booze won't make things any easier in the morning.

ArtFriend

My sobriety means nothing in the grand scheme of things. This is beyond sad

brynn

Oh Art! I am so sorry! I hope you'll throw out the booze. You know drinking won't make life any easier.

letitgo

AF you have had a tough run with your familys health. Do you think by drinking it will help their health or yours at all? Stay the course. Grieve sober. Hope you can find some gratitude and sober clarity!

Dee74

I'm very sorry for your news AF.
As painful as it is, think about your own well being.

Please put the bottle down.

D

ArtFriend

I can't greiev sober!!! i CAN'T I have had too many losses

ArtFriend

Nevermind... sorry

PennyLane76

I am so very very sorry ArtFriend. That is tragic news. Lots of love coming from SR to you and your family today.

Olive1

I could never really truly grieve while I was drinking. It just masked the sadness and took away all the memories and feelings. It was only when I got sober that I could finally mourn my losses.
I am sorry for your loss, Artfriend.
I wish you peace.

SoberLeigh

You have had more than your share of losses, so true, sweetheart.

But you can grieve soberly; unaltered grief is more complete.

We are here for you.

silentrun

I'm so sorry Art. That is horrible new to try and process drunk.

Dee74

I never thought I could grieve sober either - the pain seemed SO immense - but I found I was capable of far more than I realised.

I just needed to give myself the chance.

Drinking while grieving means not coping with anything AF - the wound remains open and sore and it's still there when we sober up.

I really really hope you'll decide to deal with this in a better healthier way because it's a major step in learning to live sober and getting through our grief.

D

bigsombrero

Take it easy, Art. Maybe it's best to call some family, even if you're not close with them. Brew a cup of coffee and talk to someone, maybe a friend if you're family's not available. It's so unfortunate that your cousin has passed, and we are sorry for your loss. All the best.

Dee74

I've removed some posts.
Please keep your comments constructive, guys or move on to other threads.

thanks

Dee
Moderator
SR

ArtFriend

OKay..I get this. Thanks. I need to go to bed . The shock is so new. I am so sad. Goodnight and thnk you