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Old 10-28-2016, 03:58 PM
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A tale of two alcoholics

I was in detox in 2013. I had been there a couple of days and in walks a nice-looking younger guy. Great personality. The palms of his hands were literally peeling off due to vitamin deficiency. We became friends and we kept in touch over the years. We went to AA together and got our first white chip together.

I went to see him today in the ICU. He was admitted for pancreatitis and liver failure. In the years since I have seen him, he has been in jail, had his teeth knocked out in a drunken brawl, and currently has a warrant out for his arrest.

He is 34 years old. He is a good guy. Alcohol has all but killed him.

I work at the hospital where he is admitted.

I have a great job. He is not doing well.

That could be me.
My heart is heavy right now. He has three little boys.

Things could go either way, folks. Make good decisions.
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Old 10-28-2016, 04:02 PM
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This is really sad to read,so young
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Old 10-28-2016, 04:40 PM
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Very sorry to hear about this guy . . . alcohol is a serious business!!
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Gratitude.

Thanks for sharing your tale, Ali.

Makes me remember to be grateful.

And vigilant.
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Old 10-29-2016, 12:10 PM
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Just talked to his mum. He had a myocardial infarction (heart attack) today.

His mum was there with his kiddos when it happened.

Please don't drink. It's poison.
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Old 10-29-2016, 02:10 PM
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This could be any of us.
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Old 10-29-2016, 02:30 PM
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So sad. Stark reminder to stay sober and pray for those who are struggling.
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Old 10-29-2016, 03:14 PM
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I'm really sorry Ali.

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Old 10-29-2016, 03:20 PM
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Thank you for a heartbreaking reminder, Ali. Maybe he can recover & reclaim his life. I will pray.
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Old 10-30-2016, 07:11 PM
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God I hope he turns out OK
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Old 10-30-2016, 07:37 PM
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Thanks for sharing this, Ali. It's absolutely heartbreaking, but also incredibly impactful. This COULD be any one of us, and we should never forget that.

Sobriety is truly a gift. I hope your friend is able to recover and regain his health.
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Old 10-30-2016, 07:57 PM
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I am so sorry about your friend Ali. Prayers that he will come through this and find the strength and support to stay sober.
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Old 10-30-2016, 08:04 PM
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I would like to talk with him for hours about abusing.

Of what he's learned, and would change.

What do you think where the main differences between your choices?

Oh, why the MI at 34; drugs?

Thanks for sharing

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Old 10-30-2016, 08:11 PM
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That could be me as well...I am so sorry about your friend.
I see it everywhere and I am reminded that that could be me and I am empathetic to them as well as scared of them...I think I am scared of them because it is too close and it could be me.
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It's so sad. The age of people dying from alcohol keeps getting lower. I've known of and read of so many people in their 30's and early 40's dying from it.
I hope he makes it..
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