Class of September 2013 - Part 11
I could see peace instead of this
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My dad was only 62 when he died. Results of too much smoking and drinking. I miss him. He never thought he had a problem because he never missed a day of work from drinking.
Fish, your boys would miss you.
And I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, Eddie.
Fish, your boys would miss you.
And I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, Eddie.
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Originally Posted by Hooped 
A few years ago I managed 5 months sober.
About the 3 month mark, I decided that I would have a drink if I made it till July 1st (first day of my annual 4 week vacation).
I circled the date on my wall calender with a big red circle.
Looked at that calender every day with great anticipation.
Come July 1st I had a six pack of good European beer.
Totally enjoyed it, wow did I ever.
No hangover the next day, no problems wanting more that evening.
Of course the next day I got another 6 pack.
The day after that ...a 12 pack.
I drank every day during my holiday, and every single day for the next year till
I came to my senses again.
Here is an awesome video of Craig Ferguson talking about his alcoholism:
Craig Ferguson Speaks From The Heart - YouTube
I love it when he says, "I don't have a drinking problem. I have a thinking problem"
That's me... this video really helped me out and I hope it does for someone here.
Have a great day!
About the 3 month mark, I decided that I would have a drink if I made it till July 1st (first day of my annual 4 week vacation).
I circled the date on my wall calender with a big red circle.
Looked at that calender every day with great anticipation.
Come July 1st I had a six pack of good European beer.
Totally enjoyed it, wow did I ever.
No hangover the next day, no problems wanting more that evening.
Of course the next day I got another 6 pack.
The day after that ...a 12 pack.
I drank every day during my holiday, and every single day for the next year till
I came to my senses again.
Here is an awesome video of Craig Ferguson talking about his alcoholism:
Craig Ferguson Speaks From The Heart - YouTube
I love it when he says, "I don't have a drinking problem. I have a thinking problem"
That's me... this video really helped me out and I hope it does for someone here.
Have a great day!
Pretty insane how time just clicks away when we all back into that pattern too.
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Oh Fish, I am so sorry about your friend, Eddie. I know you are mouring the loss of so many things right now, and now your friend. 
Hugs to you.
I once deleted a very direct post I wrote to you. I was worried for you buying the house on the lake and the lifestyle that sounds like goes with it. But now that you sort of brought it up, it does seem challenging.
You endanger all your friends driving around in a boat drunk. Maybe that can help you stay sober?
Hugs to you. I once deleted a very direct post I wrote to you. I was worried for you buying the house on the lake and the lifestyle that sounds like goes with it. But now that you sort of brought it up, it does seem challenging.
You endanger all your friends driving around in a boat drunk. Maybe that can help you stay sober?
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Hoop, thanks for the video. Never saw it 'til now.
He's funny and certainly lightens up the subject a bit, but I wish more people like him could tell that story. I think it's damn shame that it is promoted to the extent that it is.
I related too, because I am/was a self-medicator.
Stay strong Septemberites.....
He's funny and certainly lightens up the subject a bit, but I wish more people like him could tell that story. I think it's damn shame that it is promoted to the extent that it is.
I related too, because I am/was a self-medicator.
Stay strong Septemberites.....
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Originally Posted by FishnHippy
It just got worse for me I just found out my lifelong friend died coming back from Philadelphia cancer treatment on his way home today.
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Originally Posted by Renarde
I passed!!! Not kicked out of program and maintained my 4.0 for the second section in a row. Next block starts Monday but for now I get a few days to be a human!!!!
Perpetual Optimist
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Originally Posted by Neverthought
BrOOksie...How did you manage the new link?
We were nearing the end of thread 10 and since dee's on sabbatical, I dunno who is starting the new threads, so I took the initiative.
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Originally Posted by Renarde
I passed!!! Not kicked out of program and maintained my 4.0 for the second section in a row. Next block starts Monday but for now I get a few days to be a human!!!!
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Since today is Craig Ferguson day, I thought you might also enjoy this monologue he did on rehab...
Rehab Monologue - YouTube
He has a way of telling a story that's very engaging.
Rehab Monologue - YouTube
He has a way of telling a story that's very engaging.
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Originally Posted by FishnHippy
It just got worse for me I just found out my lifelong friend died coming back from Philadelphia cancer treatment on his way home today.
Maybe you can honor Eddie's life by remaining sober?
I totally sympathize with the lifestyle thing. Do you have a go-to non alcoholic drink for the boat/other outings? Being from a super wet southern city myself, it isn't easy to be dry around enthusiastic drinkers, but a substitute that looks like the real thing will keep a lot of people off your back.
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Originally Posted by Renarde
I passed!!! Not kicked out of program and maintained my 4.0 for the second section in a row. Next block starts Monday but for now I get a few days to be a human!!!!
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