Sobriety is not always an option
mergirl
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Thank you all for your kind words.
I am reading a book that suggests that to move through grief, we need to tell our story, to share it in a safe environment. I found after I quit drinking, I needed to grieve the loss of alcohol. Although it had wreaked havoc in my life, it had also been a source of comfort and a trusted friend for years.
When I first got to SR, I read something in a debate that so angered/hurt me, I almost left for good. I have since re-read the post many times, and I chuckle at what was said compared to how I took it. The OP (original poster) and I are now friends.
My point? For you who are new to SR, this is a safe place to share. Your emotions may be raw right now, so if something said offends or hurts you, just walk away from the keyboard for a day, pause, or put that person on ignore. But please keep coming back.
What ever your story is, what ever you are going through it will help you to tell it here. More importantly, no matter how bad you think your story is, someone here is going through the same thing, and you might just save her/his life.
I believe the people here helped save mine.
I am reading a book that suggests that to move through grief, we need to tell our story, to share it in a safe environment. I found after I quit drinking, I needed to grieve the loss of alcohol. Although it had wreaked havoc in my life, it had also been a source of comfort and a trusted friend for years.
When I first got to SR, I read something in a debate that so angered/hurt me, I almost left for good. I have since re-read the post many times, and I chuckle at what was said compared to how I took it. The OP (original poster) and I are now friends.
My point? For you who are new to SR, this is a safe place to share. Your emotions may be raw right now, so if something said offends or hurts you, just walk away from the keyboard for a day, pause, or put that person on ignore. But please keep coming back.
What ever your story is, what ever you are going through it will help you to tell it here. More importantly, no matter how bad you think your story is, someone here is going through the same thing, and you might just save her/his life.
I believe the people here helped save mine.
6/20/08
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Gypsy....I have wondered/worried about you lately. That's the BAD thing about the internet....we can easily lose those we have grown to care about.
I'm very sorry to hear of this. But, I am so proud of how you are able to handle it with your sobriety. It makes me feel stronger, knowing we can deal with things like this, sober.
This will sound trite, and I don't mean it too....but please make sure you are taking care of yourself right now. A good walk....a good meal. You know the drill.
We miss you in the fitness forum. Hope you feel like coming back, soon.
Again, thanks. I do appreciate this thread.
I'm very sorry to hear of this. But, I am so proud of how you are able to handle it with your sobriety. It makes me feel stronger, knowing we can deal with things like this, sober.
This will sound trite, and I don't mean it too....but please make sure you are taking care of yourself right now. A good walk....a good meal. You know the drill.
We miss you in the fitness forum. Hope you feel like coming back, soon. Again, thanks. I do appreciate this thread.
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Originally Posted by Gypsy Feet 
When I first got to SR, I read something in a debate that so angered/hurt me, I almost left for good. I have since re-read the post many times, and I chuckle at what was said compared to how I took it. The OP (original poster) and I are now friends.
My point? For you who are new to SR, this is a safe place to share. Your emotions may be raw right now, so if something said offends or hurts you, just walk away from the keyboard for a day, pause, or put that person on ignore. But please keep coming back.
What ever your story is, what ever you are going through it will help you to tell it here. More importantly, no matter how bad you think your story is, someone here is going through the same thing, and you might just save her/his life.
I believe the people here helped save mine.
My point? For you who are new to SR, this is a safe place to share. Your emotions may be raw right now, so if something said offends or hurts you, just walk away from the keyboard for a day, pause, or put that person on ignore. But please keep coming back.
What ever your story is, what ever you are going through it will help you to tell it here. More importantly, no matter how bad you think your story is, someone here is going through the same thing, and you might just save her/his life.
I believe the people here helped save mine.
It's all about getting "right sized" and having things in perspective.
Thanks for the timely reminder.
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Gypsy Feet,
God be with you and yours.
As has been said, thank you so much for sharing this.
Your post has made me realise that if I drink I could die. This is the first time for this realisation. God bless you.
Annette
God be with you and yours.
As has been said, thank you so much for sharing this.
Your post has made me realise that if I drink I could die. This is the first time for this realisation. God bless you.
Annette
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I've read this many times and always with a prayer of gratitude that my life will not end horribly due to drinking. I will not abandon my kids or my dogs or my friends due to a horrible addiction. I will not cause anyone else pain due to my own carelessness.
I will instead live a life free from hurt and destruction. I will be able to be the person I was meant to be.
Thank you GF for sharing your pain so that some of us won't have to experience it for ourselves.
Thank you again.
I will instead live a life free from hurt and destruction. I will be able to be the person I was meant to be.
Thank you GF for sharing your pain so that some of us won't have to experience it for ourselves.
Thank you again.
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what a strange coincidence. i just read this thread for the first time. it was recommended to me after having just posted a thread about relapsing for the 9 millionth time and going through a lot of what you and your husband went through. strangely, i looked at the date it was written...my birthday (cue twilight zone theme)
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