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Old 11-30-2014, 12:28 PM
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....and the Wisdom to know the difference.

I remember my good times and drinking, before it became an issue. I remember them fondly, and they aren't triggers. They're just memories. I also know how it is now, and I can't ever go back to those times. I wouldn't change a single thing today; if I look back, then I am lost. God granted me the Wisdom to know the difference.

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Old 11-30-2014, 12:39 PM
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Hey Bunnez.

That was the hardest thing for me to admit - that I could never regain control. I let the memories of the fun times cause me to keep trying to moderate. Today they aren't a trigger for me either - I know where that drink will take me. Wish I hadn't been such a slow learner.
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Thank you. I needed to hear this today.
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Old 11-30-2014, 01:11 PM
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Thank you for this! I couldn't of said it better myself. Lets not tend to live in the past! Lets just cherish memories and make new, healthier, and happier ones!
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Excellent!
I've almost forgotten the drunk memories, although I never will nor would I wish to. They help keep me sober. Along with reading posts like this one.
Thanks.
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Old 12-01-2014, 06:08 AM
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One thing I know about the 'good times' drinking that is true for me;

They ALL led to the bad times.
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Old 12-01-2014, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bunnezjp View Post
I remember my good times and drinking, before it became an issue. I remember them fondly, and they aren't triggers. They're just memories. I also know how it is now, and I can't ever go back to those times. I wouldn't change a single thing today; if I look back, then I am lost. God granted me the Wisdom to know the difference.

Happy Sober Sunday

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Thank you for that, Bunnez. Such wisdom (((())))

There have been many posts on here that have reduced me to tears, and this is one of them
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