If You Knew The World Was Going To End Tomorrow
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Originally Posted by Dee74 
I think the reason why some of us who've been at this a while have nothing to say in these kids of hypotheticals is ...its simply no longer an issue?
My recovery's not dependent on how I feel, what kind of day I've had, or what else is going on in the world.
D
My recovery's not dependent on how I feel, what kind of day I've had, or what else is going on in the world.
D
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Originally Posted by InApickle
I do appreciate your comment, please don't take this the wrong way. But why are you still here posting, 5 years sober?
You still never answered the question though!
You still never answered the question though!
There isn't a right way to ask someone why they post here after 5 years sober.
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Absolutely not. My daughter would need me and I would want to be 100% present both to comfort her and to literally treasure those last moments I had with her.
Alcohol tried to kill me. Although I do have thoughts of drinking because I am an alcoholic I fight for my sobriety every day the last day on this earth will be no different.
I am in AA and there are people who still attend meetings with 5, 10, 25 years sober. An alcoholic is never cured from alcoholism, we are all only just one drink away from alcoholic hell and people need to do whatever it is they need to do to continue to stay sober. I for one am so so grateful for these people and for the people here with many years of sobriety for showing me there is hope and a better life free from the chains of alcohol.
Alcohol tried to kill me. Although I do have thoughts of drinking because I am an alcoholic I fight for my sobriety every day the last day on this earth will be no different.
I am in AA and there are people who still attend meetings with 5, 10, 25 years sober. An alcoholic is never cured from alcoholism, we are all only just one drink away from alcoholic hell and people need to do whatever it is they need to do to continue to stay sober. I for one am so so grateful for these people and for the people here with many years of sobriety for showing me there is hope and a better life free from the chains of alcohol.
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Originally Posted by snitch
Absolutely not. My daughter would need me and I would want to be 100% present both to comfort her and to literally treasure those last moments I had with her.
Alcohol tried to kill me. Although I do have thoughts of drinking because I am an alcoholic I fight for my sobriety every day the last day on this earth will be no different.
I am in AA and there are people who still attend meetings with 5, 10, 25 years sober. An alcoholic is never cured from alcoholism, we are all only just one drink away from alcoholic hell and people need to do whatever it is they need to do to continue to stay sober. I for one am so so grateful for these people and for the people here with many years of sobriety for showing me there is hope and a better life free from the chains of alcohol.
Alcohol tried to kill me. Although I do have thoughts of drinking because I am an alcoholic I fight for my sobriety every day the last day on this earth will be no different.
I am in AA and there are people who still attend meetings with 5, 10, 25 years sober. An alcoholic is never cured from alcoholism, we are all only just one drink away from alcoholic hell and people need to do whatever it is they need to do to continue to stay sober. I for one am so so grateful for these people and for the people here with many years of sobriety for showing me there is hope and a better life free from the chains of alcohol.
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I cannot imagine a less desirable way to spend my remaining time on Earth.
Posting/reading here amongst other things is key to actually getting 5 years sober. Imagine if this place had only guidance from people who have no more than a month or so sober? We need to learn from those who have serious time.
Prefacing a comment with "no offense" does not negate the offensiveness.
Gilmer...love you. Admire your gracious response.
Jules
Posting/reading here amongst other things is key to actually getting 5 years sober. Imagine if this place had only guidance from people who have no more than a month or so sober? We need to learn from those who have serious time.
Prefacing a comment with "no offense" does not negate the offensiveness.
Gilmer...love you. Admire your gracious response.
Jules
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Once one is recovered from alcoholism this seems like a bizarre question. Life is simply as is and my response to that is that I would accept it with gratitude and serenity as it’s hows it’s meant to be. Recovery from alcoholism is an incredible thing. The drink problem is removed; the promises of AA do come true. A qualitatively far superior way of living for the individual is experienced. This is my experience. I wouldn’t drink if you offered me £1,000000.
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I would not drink. Drinking did not work when I stopped, why would it work now? I would want to be fully present for the people that love me. In sobriety, I have learned it is not all about me, quite the opposite actually. Getting what I want is small potatoes compared to wanting what I get.
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Originally Posted by BlissWithin
well, to be honest, I would binge on sugar, chocolate and fast food. I imagine if I drank, I would black out after 4 or 5 drinks and then miss the whole world-ending thing.
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Originally Posted by Delilah1
I believe posting here regularly is a big part of why Gilmer has five years sober. She also serves as a constants support and inspiration to all of us on this forum.
I am getting close to three years, and still read and post hear daily for the dual purpose of support and accountability for me, and my ability to offer support to others.
I am getting close to three years, and still read and post hear daily for the dual purpose of support and accountability for me, and my ability to offer support to others.
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Originally Posted by Michelle644
I am so happy that the both of you and many others still post. It really does help other in early sobriety. 
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As someone who has regularly attended AA meetings for over 2 years I can say that I have seen a few people in the meetings who have died from cancer. Their world was ending very soon and they knew it..... but they didn't drink.
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One of the very last things I would want would be to be intoxicated on any substance if this was the end of the world. I want to fully enjoy its last moments.
The idea of being intoxicated no longer has any appeal.
The idea of being intoxicated no longer has any appeal.
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