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wendyb-NC

(3,250 posts)
5. I know how this disease
Sun Nov 24, 2019, 10:11 AM
Nov 2019

is so irrational and mind boggling. It is best to give it the bums rush, when it rears it's ugly head. Resist, do something else.

I have been sober for almost 14 years, and yet the sudden impulse to have just one drink, can show up out the blue.


My drinking took over my life. I could not control how much I drank. My actions at times were problematic, even dangerous. It caused a lot grief, for my self and my loved ones. It also feels good not to wake still drunk physically sick, and full of regret. I don't want to enter that bleak pit of despair again.

I can relate: snow equals fire pit + red wine for hours outside 4139 Nov 2019 #1
Praying for you, my friend. SouthernIrish Nov 2019 #2
(((Teb))) irisblue Nov 2019 #3
I can't imagine the struggle you must face all the time Ohiogal Nov 2019 #4
I know how this disease wendyb-NC Nov 2019 #5
Action coming from love LatteLady Nov 2019 #6
It's the smell of fresh-cut grass for me. DEbluedude Nov 2019 #7
Alcoholics *love* drinking, no? Roy Rolling Nov 2019 #8
Easier said than done. nt DEbluedude Nov 2019 #9
When are you writing that damn book? I want the first copy!!! ... marble falls Nov 2019 #10
Had to look it up. keithbvadu2 Nov 2019 #11
Dear, dear TEB democrank Nov 2019 #12
Ah, green beer. erlewyne Nov 2019 #13
I remember a recovering friend packman Nov 2019 #14
I ID with it. JDC Nov 2019 #15
I remember when the Chiefs (E7/8/9) on base would hold their office hours in the club. Farmer-Rick Nov 2019 #16
You are doing great Marthe48 Nov 2019 #17
Keep On My Friend McKim Nov 2019 #18
I know the feeling extvbroadcaster Nov 2019 #19
there is a seat waiting for you in the rooms of AA Always Randy Nov 2019 #20
Your words define me too.." And I cannot figure out this disease." Stuart G Nov 2019 #21
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