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Stuart G

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11. I have been to meetings, been to counseling, had very serious health problems and recovered totally,
Thu Aug 29, 2019, 07:21 PM
Aug 2019

so feeling guilty is not a good thing for us addicts. We have " other issues"
.. We need to take care of ourselves, first and most important. Yes, someone else said that too. If your daughter understands, that is enough. Your words and I quote: "It's that I'd feel uncomfortable the whole time..." That is something we do not need to feel.
...We are recovering addicts. We feel uncomfortable without a ride on a sailboat. Yes, the important idea is, "Take care of ourselves" That is it, and that is enough....You said the total truth...."If they want me to stay clean, they'll just have to deal with going to some events without me..And my family does understand"

..Protect yourself..always. It isn't easy, but it is what we have to do. Again, "PROTECT YOURSELF, ALWAYS"

OK, i'll say it differently, "Please protect yourself..we want you back here clean and sober for a very long time"

Thank You for sharing with us.

....Stuart


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