Nirvana1

Thank you for sharing. This could be a real eye opening post for someone who is having trouble stopping. Having an addiction where the substance is prominently glorified makes it all that more difficult. Hearing about these stories confirms what can happen. Utter loss of control of all aspects of life and ultimate death is what's in store for us alcoholics.

Symmetry

Really. Thank you for sharing. It is so true. Once a week I would go to the bar with my book. It felt so decadent. No kids and a ride home. I will not do that ever ever again. I will always remember what you have shared. Thank you.

NoFireWater

I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family has been through a lot. I'm glad you have each other to help you through this. Thank you for sharing the reminder that people don't always get that wake up call or hit rock bottom, sometimes they just ease out of life one day at a time. Nice to think that the process can be halted with the right choices and smarter decisions.

wellwisher

So sorry for your loss Missy. I lost my younger brother to the disease too. He was 35 and died a pretty miserable death. I find much comfort in knowing that he obtained seven years of sobriety before he died, but the damage had already been done. This occurred during my own early sobriety (about a year and half in).

I swore I would never drink again, back then, and I honestly know I never will drink again.

To others I would say that no matter what terrible event is going on in your life, it is not worth picking up a drink or other substance. Bad feelings can't kill you, people can't "make" you feel worthless or do things you don't want to do, but addiction can. Find a healthy way to go about life, with all its pitfalls. It is way too short.

Reach out beyond your comfort zone and try everything new, without the booze or the drug. Don't limit yourself; kiss the toads along the way and in the process you'll find what you're looking for. The answer won't be found inside a bottle or pill.

To (((MISSY))); we've got your back, girl! Hang in there; we're all in this together.

iliveforyou

Missy, I am incredibly sorry for your loss...words will never take away your pain but just know, someone out there reading your emotional story might benefit greatly as all of us have as well. We ARE our worst enemy and that alone can kill us unless we make the necessary changes to our lives. What a wake up call, addiction can and will take us at any point and that leaves me grateful I'm not abusing my medication. Thank you for sharing. Sending much strength your way *hugs*

-Jess