Alcoholism is a tragic three act play in which there are at least 4 characters #1

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01-13-2009, 02:23 PM

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robzbuzz

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"he is dependent who behaves as if her were independent"

love that!
right on!

01-13-2009, 02:42 PM

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robzbuzz

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But what happens when the star of the play is a real star? He literally has millions of enablers, ready to say "its ok, youre (whoever)!" can i have youre autograph?

01-13-2009, 02:43 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DesertEyes

Shall I "sticky" this?

Mike

Yeah, I think it would make a great sticky.

01-13-2009, 02:45 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by robzbuzz

But what happens when the star of the play is a real star? He literally has millions of enablers, ready to say "its ok, youre (whoever)!" can i have youre autograph?

Same thing as everyone else.

01-14-2009, 02:02 AM

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Lilyflower

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Quote:

Originally Posted by robzbuzz

But what happens when the star of the play is a real star? He literally has millions of enablers, ready to say "its ok, youre (whoever)!" can i have youre autograph?

Everyone involved with this person will reach their own wall with them where the pain they face as a friend/co worker/family member etc surpasses all else and they need to change the shift.

This insightful piece teaches how we have been a part of the chaos and contributed to the circle. By bowing out of the play, we change the dynamics. Once more and more people drop out, the alcoholic has no one left to 'play' with and has the choice to be alone with no one for support, love, solace etc, their only ''friend'' is a bottle, or find sobriety and rebuild their life.

Lily xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

01-14-2009, 02:09 AM

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Lilyflower

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Rob, I think another great thread to read to deepen your learning about alcoholism is this one, written from the point of view of a person in recovery from his addiction...

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...y-clearer.html

Good Luck to you
Lily xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

04-17-2009, 04:16 PM

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TakingCharge999

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"He may even insist that his wife is crazy, that she needs to see a psychiatrist."

Wow, sounds familiar, LOL.
I cannot believe sometimes I MYSELF am in denial about F. and his drinking problem.
Damn, everything is about denial when it comes to alcoholism

06-20-2012, 04:22 PM

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Trilogy

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I love this. Will keep it to read often to help stay strong.

07-16-2012, 09:43 AM

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NeedHlp

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I just read this for the first time and WOW. Makes me want to print out several copies and send them to my XABF's mother and sister. Me leaving after 7 years has freaked him out for sure....but they are continuing the process of enabling him. His mother will let him move in with her and take care of him, and his sister is giving him her car since she is buying him a new one. Wow. They need to read this and recognize their "roles" in his sickness. But, i can't make them, i can only do what I need to for me to stop my role in this saga. Thanks for this. It is going on my refridgerator tonight.