Their livers just shut down!
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It's the frightening reality of the consequences of our actions. We're in a battle right now and we're playing for keeps.
I wouldn't say alcohol is the demon, but rather it's our own inner "demons" that drive us. It's why so many recovery programs encourage honesty and vulnerability within yourself... Because in the end, We decide whether we will have that first drink again or not. Nothing else.
Personally, I feel it's important to understand that distinction. Just my thoughts.
My condolences to those poor families. Sigh.
I wouldn't say alcohol is the demon, but rather it's our own inner "demons" that drive us. It's why so many recovery programs encourage honesty and vulnerability within yourself... Because in the end, We decide whether we will have that first drink again or not. Nothing else.
Personally, I feel it's important to understand that distinction. Just my thoughts.
My condolences to those poor families. Sigh.
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I am an alcoholic and was raised by a raging alcoholic who never got treatment. The ripple effect that he had on us (three kids from my mother) and to his other children (two kids from a previous marriage)..... It shows me how terrible alcoholism is, beyond death and beyond the suffering of the active alcoholic drinking.
I feel extremely lucky to have gotten into recovery and agree that each of us who made it to recovery need to get into the middle of the friggin life boat and help others when and how we can.
Thanks for posting this
I feel extremely lucky to have gotten into recovery and agree that each of us who made it to recovery need to get into the middle of the friggin life boat and help others when and how we can.
Thanks for posting this
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I shared this with someone and he told me that all the alcoholics that die deserve a "Darwin Award"... I am appalled by the comment but I see some truth to it... I don't know... So easy, yet so hard.
I'm glad that I am able to help myself and that I'm crawling out of this hole.
I'm glad that I am able to help myself and that I'm crawling out of this hole.
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I am watching by hopelessly, as it is obviously killing my alcoholic mother. Sadly, the only good that has come out of her alcoholism, is that it made me face my alcoholism and I was able to quit exactly 15 months ago today. While I am grateful for my sobriety, my heart breaks waiting for the phone call that my mother has died from complications from this disease.
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Originally Posted by DoubleDragons 
I am watching by hopelessly, as it is obviously killing my alcoholic mother. Sadly, the only good that has come out of her alcoholism, is that it made me face my alcoholism and I was able to quit exactly 15 months ago today. While I am grateful for my sobriety, my heart breaks waiting for the phone call that my mother has died from complications from this disease.
I am sorry, DD.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your Mom.
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Unfortunately many die so a few fortunate ones can live. I often ask myself, "Why me?" The only answer I have is God has a plan for me and that my words have kept someone sober for a day.
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Originally Posted by OklaBH
I heard this on TV and cant get it out of my mind. Every alcoholic at some point has to sober up. The question is how will it happen. rehab, metal institution, hospital, nursing home, sober living, jail, working a program from home or death? It seems extreme but the disease is just that. You cant poison your body and expect it to bounce back everytime. Something has got to give. I thank God everyday I have a program that I can work while I still have a life.
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Originally Posted by sarahjewel
I hate alcoholism too! I hate the poison that I have craved so much. I love that I am now back in recovery, doing AA, connecting with other alcoholics and, finally, understanding that this disease is a killer. We have, whether we wins to admit it or not, a terminal disease if we let it run it's course. Alcohol KILLS alcholholics!!! Hang in there friend as we are with out a doubt the lucky ones xx
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Originally Posted by MIRecovery
We never know when the recovery we have is the last one we are granted. If left untreated this disease is fatal. Unfortunately far too many discover this fact when it is too late. My sponsor told me in early recovery that I would have to get used to stepping over the bodies.
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Originally Posted by Tang
As sad as your post is, I thinks it's important for people trying to stop to understand this disease/problem is much more than just worrying about losing some drinking friends. It is about life and death. I'm sorry for your losses, sending you my best wishes.
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Originally Posted by Zebra1275
I heard something at a meeting last night that rings true. "Alcohol wants to get you alone and kill you".
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Originally Posted by DoubleDragons
I am watching by hopelessly, as it is obviously killing my alcoholic mother. Sadly, the only good that has come out of her alcoholism, is that it made me face my alcoholism and I was able to quit exactly 15 months ago today. While I am grateful for my sobriety, my heart breaks waiting for the phone call that my mother has died from complications from this disease.
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Thanks Serenidad, I am so sorry for your losses.
I think this thread is very helpful. Sometimes I think I focus too much on the dandelions and butterflies of recovery and neglect the reality. This addiction stuff is really scary.
This thread is a great reminder and motivator to stay the course.
I think this thread is very helpful. Sometimes I think I focus too much on the dandelions and butterflies of recovery and neglect the reality. This addiction stuff is really scary.
This thread is a great reminder and motivator to stay the course.
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Originally Posted by Tang
As sad as your post is, I thinks it's important for people trying to stop to understand this disease/problem is much more than just worrying about losing some drinking friends. It is about life and death. I'm sorry for your losses, sending you my best wishes.
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Originally Posted by Serenidad
So so sad! Hard to "step over bodies when they are people you love. :-(
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Originally Posted by Sasha4
Do you mind me asking the approx age of the people that died?
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