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Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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ericmontgomery0789
ericmontgomery0789
I can say this is my quote for tonight:

"Recovery can be messy... and incredibly beautiful."

Thanks for letting me post.
forestfreek
forestfreek
YES!!
LOVE this:)
I'm finding this to be very true in my case, too.
And the messy is even kind of beautiful.....
parthgalen
parthgalen
NICE. :) That certainly fits the past 112 days for me! And since I can't resist quoting Chevy Chase without any excuse needed: "Remember Danny, You can lead a horse to water, but that don't mean sh-t if you're the one that's thirsty." Caddy Shack
1is2many
1is2many
I like it! So true

Cleaning my wreckage up was the toughest thing I have ever done. I was happy I almost took a drink... But the only thing that kept me going was to be greatful for what I had accomplished and to know that to drink just one would start the downward spiral.

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deleted_user
deleted_user
Great quote. The mess is welcome because it is part of the recovery process. As time goes by, sobriety will triumph - health improves and the mind starts to heal. I watched my father through the first year - it was a miracle. AA and a therapist - kind friends and grateful family.
Community LeaderExJerseyGirl2
ExJerseyGirl2
Great thought for the day!
ericmontgomery0789
ericmontgomery0789
Thanks everyone :) I am really never alone in this journey.
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