My name is Liz, and I'm an alcoholic
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My name is Liz, and I'm an alcoholic
I have avoided that sentence for years, telling myself that I only have a drinking problem. What that did for me was allowing me to drink, because that's what people with a drinking problem do. No more. I don't want to do this anymore. I want to be the best person I can be, and drinking dulls my true colors. I want to see what I can achieve sober, when I can be creative and reach my full potential. I am a writer, and I've heard so many stories of great writers that wrote their best works drunk or high on drugs. Well, not me.
I am an alcoholic, and that's why I can't drink. I want to be sober.
I am an alcoholic, and that's why I can't drink. I want to be sober.
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Hi Liz, well done on admitting it. I too feel like it is an important delineation to make between "problem drinking" and "alcoholic". I believe it gives us total control over our AV when we are 100% truthful to ourselves. Announcing that we are alcoholics is vital in my opinion. It also takes courage, so well done 
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Originally Posted by AAPJ 
Admitting that one has a problem is all that is necessary IMO. That's what I heard from a very experienced person who manages a rehab center. But yeah me too I am an alcoholic.
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Originally Posted by owen90
Hi Liz, well done on admitting it. I too feel like it is an important delineation to make between "problem drinking" and "alcoholic". I believe it gives us total control over our AV when we are 100% truthful to ourselves. Announcing that we are alcoholics is vital in my opinion. It also takes courage, so well done
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For me it wasn't enough to simply acknowledge I was an alcoholic - I had to act on that knowledge as well.
Like I said in your last thread Lixie I hope you can take this acceptance, act on it, and one day look on this as a new beginning
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Like I said in your last thread Lixie I hope you can take this acceptance, act on it, and one day look on this as a new beginning
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Originally Posted by Dee74
For me it wasn't enough to simply acknowledge I was an alcoholic - I had to act on that knowledge as well.
Like I said in your last thread Lixie I hope you can take this acceptance, act on it, and one day look on this as a new beginning
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Like I said in your last thread Lixie I hope you can take this acceptance, act on it, and one day look on this as a new beginning
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If you say you "hope you can do it this time", you're leaving room for the AV to come in. "I AM doing this NOW" worked better for me. We also need a clear plan for what we will do with the drinking time. If not, the AV takes advantage and you have no defense.
The truth is, alcohol IS dulling your colors probably more than you realize. Be active in sobriety every single day and you will get there. I have 7 months sober now after many years of trying. I wouldn't trade where I am for anything. You can do it, too!
The truth is, alcohol IS dulling your colors probably more than you realize. Be active in sobriety every single day and you will get there. I have 7 months sober now after many years of trying. I wouldn't trade where I am for anything. You can do it, too!
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Originally Posted by Sober45
If you say you "hope you can do it this time", you're leaving room for the AV to come in. "I AM doing this NOW" worked better for me. We also need a clear plan for what we will do with the drinking time. If not, the AV takes advantage and you have no defense.
The truth is, alcohol IS dulling your colors probably more than you realize. Be active in sobriety every single day and you will get there. I have 7 months sober now after many years of trying. I wouldn't trade where I am for anything. You can do it, too!
The truth is, alcohol IS dulling your colors probably more than you realize. Be active in sobriety every single day and you will get there. I have 7 months sober now after many years of trying. I wouldn't trade where I am for anything. You can do it, too!
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Originally Posted by Lixie
I have avoided that sentence for years, telling myself that I only have a drinking problem. What that did for me was allowing me to drink, because that's what people with a drinking problem do. No more. I don't want to do this anymore. I want to be the best person I can be, and drinking dulls my true colors. I want to see what I can achieve sober, when I can be creative and reach my full potential. I am a writer, and I've heard so many stories of great writers that wrote their best works drunk or high on drugs. Well, not me.
I am an alcoholic, and that's why I can't drink. I want to be sober.
I am an alcoholic, and that's why I can't drink. I want to be sober.
Im really glad we are here and taking these steps! 
Its truly difficult accepting and admitting (especially to yourself) how bad things have really got and how you are feeling but its crucial for us to be able to make the changes we want. I hope that in time your true colours will shine through and that you will create your most amazing work yet! Stick with SR daily though - I've commited to posting every day because I know everyone here is more than willing to help and support through the more difficult times. Look forward to seeing your posts 🤞
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