stairs

I lied when I told myself I couldn't be outgoing without drinking because the truth is I am outgoing anyway and drinking takes it up a notch to obnoxious and nonsensical.

neway55

I lied when I told myself I could stop drinking whenever I wanted to because the truth is I didn't want to stop drinking. Until now!

EternalQ

I lied when I told myself I didnt care about the quality of my life,
Because the truth was: I was ashamed of how I was living.

EternalQ

I lied when I told myself I couldn't quit drinking because the truth was I hadn't really tried.

stairs

I lied when I told myself I wasn't codependent because the truth is I AM.

EternalQ

I lied when I told myself that I couldn't cope with life...
because the truth was: I stopped trying ...and gave up.

EternalQ

I lied when I told myself I was fine.
Because the truth was I was frightened.

stairs

I lied when I told myself I'm nothing like my mother because the truth is I am exactly like her.

EternalQ

I lied when I said I had to keep my worlds apart because the truth was I just wanted to keep my drinking and its secrets to myself.

Jen31

I lied when I told myself being sober was easy; because the truth is, it's the hardest thing I've ever done.

EternalQ

I lied when I told myself I needed SR 24/7 even after all these months because the truth was I wanted to avoid cleaning up the messes alcoholism made.
I lied when I said I had to clean up all these messes before I could have fun because the truth is I am afraid to have fun and be happy because I can't bear that the joy won't last.

Fallow

I lied when I told myself the hangovers were not that bad. The truth is they were awful.

mfsteve1

I like this thread.

I lied when I told myself I was a high-functioning alcoholic because the truth is I was just barely hanging on.

EternalQ

I lied when I told myself...
I didnt care about my life falling apart as long as I poured vodka down my throat...
because the truth was...
I didnt think I had it in me to quit and start repairing my life. But it is the doing itself that makes me stronger. That's a puzzle you have to live to believe.

wpainterw

I lied when I told myself and others that I realized I was an alcoholic and that I could not drink, that I would have to give up alcohol completely. The truth was that all the time I thought that, given time, I could have a glass or two of wine on social occasions. When this did not turn out as I expected, I lied again to myself, etc. that I just hadn't been "careful" enough. The truth was that the alcohol was just biding its time, waiting to come back. Alcohol and addiction are very patient. They know that given time, they will return. And when they do, they return stronger than ever.

W.

EternalQ

I lied when I told myself that I just wasn't one of those people meant to have a happy life. Not everyone can be the lucky ones I'd say. I just have bad luck I'd say.

I was just afraid to quit drinking, ask for help, face the ramifications of my addiction, and do what it takes to feel good about myself and my life.

I am still afraid but I'm moving toward a happier life by not lying, respecting myself and owning what makes me happy.

EternalQ

I lied when I told myself it didn't really matter how one spent their life so why not drink if it wasn't hurting anyone?
Because the truth is life is extraordinary and why waste this gift ? Plus I was hurting everyone by only showing bits and pieces of myself.

EternalQ

I lied when I told myself that my family didn't like me.
The truth is...
when I drank, I had so many secrets, that I wouldn't let them near me to even get to know me.

ForMeForThem

I lied when I told myself I could have some wine and I would only have a "few" because the truth is I would drink the whole bottle.

I lied when I told myself I needed and deserved to drink to relax because the truth is drinking makes me anxious.

I struggled yesterday with these lies, but happy today that i didn't believe them this time and did not give in.

misspond

I lied when I told myself I liked to enjoy a glass of wine with my evening meal because the truth is I was drinking to get drunk.

I lied when I told myself everyone drank as much as I did. Because the truth is not everyone does.

I lied when I told myself that I was funny and gregarious and amusing when I was drinking. Because the truth is I was annoying, ridiculous and making a fool of myself.