Gabe1980

I'm planning on educating myself as much as possible about alcoholism and illness etc. I've only just heard about Kindling and PAWS - quite terrifying to say the least.

I'm thinking that the only way to get this into my thick head is by scaring myself with the reality of what alcohol is doing to my body and mind. I've read some good books already but I'm looking for anything really powerful, books or documentaries, to educate myself.

I need to get an educational army behind me or I'm just going to be stuck in this cycle forever and it's not good enough for 2018!

joandmelandhan

Gabe it's harrowing but have you seen the documentary "Rain in my Heart"?
You'll find it on YouTube it was originally in 10 parts but the full thing is there.

ChloeRose63

Have you seen the movie "28 Days"?

Gabe1980

Hi Jo. Not seen so will watch that today. Thank you. Harrowing is exactly what I am looking for. Gabe x

Gabe1980

No, not seen that either. Heard of it though. It's Sandra Bullock? Gabe x

ChloeRose63

Yes. There is another movie that I saw along time ago called, "When A Man Loves A Woman". Google it for more info. I remember it really hit home for me.

JustTony

This scared me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSmFYbsQRio

Gabe1980

I've seen that, it was brilliant. I've just watched Smashed, also really good. Worth a watch. Gabe x

Gabe1980

Thanks Tony, I'll check it out now. Gabe x

joandmelandhan

I made myself watch it quite early on Gabe. It really is a brutal portrayal of end stage alcoholism. Quite the deterrent which I suspect is what you're looking for.

Gabe1980

Wow, that was really good Tony