Saw a movie tonight about addiction
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: OK, USA
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Saw a movie tonight about addiction
My AA buddy and I watched a movie tonight called August: Osage County. Takes place in Oklahoma where I live. It is about the effects of alcoholism and drugs on families and relationships.
Very frightening to watch and remember what I came from. All the psychotic behaviors and hatred. It was one of the best reminders I have had as to why I chose sobriety and should never go back.
It was spot on for my past relationships. Not only for how I was treated but how I have acted toward others. I don't want to live that life anymore. I have worked too hard to get far away from that unhealthy state of being.
My only warning is that it can stir up some scary memories. I was quite moved by the message but also horrified by the underlying feelings it brought out. I recommend it if you just want a good reminder of a past life that has been laid to rest.
Very frightening to watch and remember what I came from. All the psychotic behaviors and hatred. It was one of the best reminders I have had as to why I chose sobriety and should never go back.
It was spot on for my past relationships. Not only for how I was treated but how I have acted toward others. I don't want to live that life anymore. I have worked too hard to get far away from that unhealthy state of being.
My only warning is that it can stir up some scary memories. I was quite moved by the message but also horrified by the underlying feelings it brought out. I recommend it if you just want a good reminder of a past life that has been laid to rest.
Just a Sober ******* Now
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: S.IN
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My girlfriend is still leery about me seeing things such as this. She is an alcohol abuser of a different kind (doesn't finish a glass of wine). She's still not clear on the train of thought "we do not regret nor shut out the past". While I try not to dwell in the past, I need that frequent reminder of what I was doing to myself and everyone around me... It makes me strive that much more for the future to be better (sober).
I'll have to check this out.
I'll have to check this out.
Mamahawk
Join Date: Apr 2014
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That movie is so very sad. 7 days ago today I chose my family and life over my 20 year hydro addiction that had me taking lethal amounts of hydro, drinking a bottle of Benadryl a day, stealing lying, sneaking, deceiving...I know I have a long way to go...but I made it one week. I made it.
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mamahawk - one week - way to go
Last nite we watched Amadeus. I had no idea of how that man drank throughout the movie.
I was getting uncomfortable - no urge to drink - because it reminded my wife of me for some reason. I kept getting the look.
Last nite we watched Amadeus. I had no idea of how that man drank throughout the movie.
I was getting uncomfortable - no urge to drink - because it reminded my wife of me for some reason. I kept getting the look.
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