I bought a bottle of wine
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
How much willingness would it take
for someone struggling with addiction
to take the receipt and bottle back to
the store. To return it back to where it
came from.
I as a recovering alcoholic don't think
I would have had to guts or nerve to
return my purchase 25 yrs ago, however,
today I can pass on my own ESH - experiences,
strengths and hopes with the newcomer
or one that is struggling with addiction,
guiding them with helpful suggestions
to use in your situation or help you make
a healthier decision to remain sober today.
If I had a network or support group of
awesome members back in 1990, computers,
cellphones, all this technology used
in todays time in recovery like right
here in SR, I would have been so elated
and grateful to have you in my life teaching
me about addiction and all that is
available to help folks over come it
and live a better life without poison
trying to kill us.
for someone struggling with addiction
to take the receipt and bottle back to
the store. To return it back to where it
came from.
I as a recovering alcoholic don't think
I would have had to guts or nerve to
return my purchase 25 yrs ago, however,
today I can pass on my own ESH - experiences,
strengths and hopes with the newcomer
or one that is struggling with addiction,
guiding them with helpful suggestions
to use in your situation or help you make
a healthier decision to remain sober today.
If I had a network or support group of
awesome members back in 1990, computers,
cellphones, all this technology used
in todays time in recovery like right
here in SR, I would have been so elated
and grateful to have you in my life teaching
me about addiction and all that is
available to help folks over come it
and live a better life without poison
trying to kill us.
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: South Africa
Posts: 168
Originally Posted by MikeM 
I am so glad that you poured it out. I feel so happy for you. In fact, since this is an anonymous forum, I'm getting some teary eyes. I never cry out of sadness or grief (which doesn't mean I don't feel it!!). But I do cry out of happiness. And seeing you pouring it out and moving on, well, my face isn't dry anymore. 
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: South Africa
Posts: 168
Originally Posted by ChloeRose63
Zeekie,
You made me smile
and I thank you.
It also made my day...I hope you feel as good as the rest of us that showed you that WE CARE 
and that YOU ARE VERY IMPORTANT!!!! 
You made me smile
and I thank you.
It also made my day...I hope you feel as good as the rest of us that showed you that WE CARE and that YOU ARE VERY IMPORTANT!!!! 
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: South Africa
Posts: 168
Originally Posted by aasharon90
How much willingness would it take
for someone struggling with addiction
to take the receipt and bottle back to
the store. To return it back to where it
came from.
I as a recovering alcoholic don't think
I would have had to guts or nerve to
return my purchase 25 yrs ago, however,
today I can pass on my own ESH - experiences,
strengths and hopes with the newcomer
or one that is struggling with addiction,
guiding them with helpful suggestions
to use in your situation or help you make
a healthier decision to remain sober today.
If I had a network or support group of
awesome members back in 1990, computers,
cellphones, all this technology used
in todays time in recovery like right
here in SR, I would have been so elated
and grateful to have you in my life teaching
me about addiction and all that is
available to help folks over come it
and live a better life without poison
trying to kill us.
for someone struggling with addiction
to take the receipt and bottle back to
the store. To return it back to where it
came from.
I as a recovering alcoholic don't think
I would have had to guts or nerve to
return my purchase 25 yrs ago, however,
today I can pass on my own ESH - experiences,
strengths and hopes with the newcomer
or one that is struggling with addiction,
guiding them with helpful suggestions
to use in your situation or help you make
a healthier decision to remain sober today.
If I had a network or support group of
awesome members back in 1990, computers,
cellphones, all this technology used
in todays time in recovery like right
here in SR, I would have been so elated
and grateful to have you in my life teaching
me about addiction and all that is
available to help folks over come it
and live a better life without poison
trying to kill us.
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: South Africa
Posts: 168
Originally Posted by MikeM
Btw, do not underestimate what you have done. It's something some other people wouldn't have been able to do. You moved a mountain today... with ease.
It was truly a great powerful feeling.
I am very frugal and now I know I won't just pick up a bottle at the store just to go throw it out. It was an important moment.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 770
Originally Posted by Zeekie
I felt very empowered pouring it out. At first I thought I'll keep it for when a friend visits or I'll give it away... but I knew I was fooling myself. With everyone saying throw it out, I knew they were talking from experience.
It was truly a great powerful feeling.
I am very frugal and now I know I won't just pick up a bottle at the store just to go throw it out. It was an important moment.
It was truly a great powerful feeling.
I am very frugal and now I know I won't just pick up a bottle at the store just to go throw it out. It was an important moment.
Behold the power of NO
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: WA
Posts: 7,764
Originally Posted by Zeekie
Had the same thought... didn't want to waste money pouring it out but hey it's going to cost me more not pouring it out
Pour it down if you have not already done so.
Edited: I saw you poured it down! Good job
:
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
