So now what?
A simple guy making his way
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So now what?
It's unbelievable how the posts are all so similar.
How can so many people from all around the world express the same frustrating emotions that surround drinking?
I find it astonishing.
The solution, however, is not the same. Similar yes.... Same no.
Each needs to find a place deep inside. A spot that we never knew was there.
And we need to rest in it.
Sober, sobriety, abstinence, recovered, it's there for the taking.
I go from resting in that spot to being bolt upright in mear seconds.
So now what?
I do little to acknowledge the sudden rush.
Is that the trick?
It's working for me.... But I wonder.
No one can do this for us. I wish they could.
So.... I will do it for myself.
The good part about SR is no one is here because they don't love themselves.
Who could and not try to be abstinent?
We may fall...get back up and possibly fall again.
But anyone reading this has gotten back up.
I have.
And I will stay standing!
How can so many people from all around the world express the same frustrating emotions that surround drinking?
I find it astonishing.
The solution, however, is not the same. Similar yes.... Same no.
Each needs to find a place deep inside. A spot that we never knew was there.
And we need to rest in it.
Sober, sobriety, abstinence, recovered, it's there for the taking.
I go from resting in that spot to being bolt upright in mear seconds.
So now what?
I do little to acknowledge the sudden rush.
Is that the trick?
It's working for me.... But I wonder.
No one can do this for us. I wish they could.
So.... I will do it for myself.
The good part about SR is no one is here because they don't love themselves.
Who could and not try to be abstinent?
We may fall...get back up and possibly fall again.
But anyone reading this has gotten back up.
I have.
And I will stay standing!
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Sad to say that the disease of alcoholism is in a pandemic stage, yet people still have trouble seeing it that way and treating it as agressively as they would smallpox.
The emotions are all the same because they're all symptoms of the same disease, but just like treatment for any other disease differs from body type to body type, the individual treatment for each alcoholic needs to be different
The emotions are all the same because they're all symptoms of the same disease, but just like treatment for any other disease differs from body type to body type, the individual treatment for each alcoholic needs to be different
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Fred... I could not agree more.
It's not unique....what we face... But it is something that does deserve a more prevalent acknowledgement other than to criticize or put down.
Being an alcoholic is like being gay. People think its a choice. That may seem drastic of a statement but unless you are in the shoes of those that know.... Then you never know.
It's not unique....what we face... But it is something that does deserve a more prevalent acknowledgement other than to criticize or put down.
Being an alcoholic is like being gay. People think its a choice. That may seem drastic of a statement but unless you are in the shoes of those that know.... Then you never know.
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Originally Posted by Weasel1966 
The solution, however, is not the same. Similar yes.... Same no.
Awesome to see you reflecting on your situation, Ken.
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I was reflecting on the same thing...coming here each day and reading the same stories with different names-same issues, same dilemmas, same turmoil. It is scary that so many are dealing with this in secret. Sad that addiction is a disease that's not recognized and treated as such by most. Sad so much shame is attaching to having the problem.
I think Weasel hit it on the head-you have to find that place inside you that lets you succeed in conquering the demons. It's different for everyone, yet everyone has that place within. May you all be able to find it today...and tomorrow!
I think Weasel hit it on the head-you have to find that place inside you that lets you succeed in conquering the demons. It's different for everyone, yet everyone has that place within. May you all be able to find it today...and tomorrow!
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I am meloncoly and teary eyed today. If I knew why I would address the issue. But since it is what it is I will run with it.
Savor the downs and the ups become much brighter.
Savor the downs and the ups become much brighter.
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Originally Posted by Weasel1966
I am meloncoly and teary eyed today. If I knew why I would address the issue. But since it is what it is I will run with it.
Savor the downs and the ups become much brighter.
Savor the downs and the ups become much brighter.
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Day and Night - Good and Bad - Ups and Downs - Winter and Summer.
Without one, how would we recognise the other. If it didn't get soooo cold in Winter, would I really appreciate Summer.
Being sober and clean, doesn't mean that the 'Bad' and the 'Down' times will dissappear. Cleaning up my life just helped me to shorten these times and give me the ability to deal with them better
Without one, how would we recognise the other. If it didn't get soooo cold in Winter, would I really appreciate Summer.
Being sober and clean, doesn't mean that the 'Bad' and the 'Down' times will dissappear. Cleaning up my life just helped me to shorten these times and give me the ability to deal with them better
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Hey it's ok to feel ,
Prooves we're human. A steadfast serenity is available from where we can deal with the ebbs and flows of the tides of life . I never thought i'd find a way to walk towards it and assumed i'd get overwhelmed and die from something or other nasty along the way . In a way the drinking bought me along this path and it's been a life saver , you don't know how strong you can be untill you let yourself ..
big hug and a warm co-co with marshmallow in it from here, M
Prooves we're human. A steadfast serenity is available from where we can deal with the ebbs and flows of the tides of life . I never thought i'd find a way to walk towards it and assumed i'd get overwhelmed and die from something or other nasty along the way . In a way the drinking bought me along this path and it's been a life saver , you don't know how strong you can be untill you let yourself ..
big hug and a warm co-co with marshmallow in it from here, M
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