Alcoholism Support Group
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.
RUMMY...
...IS NOT ALL BULLSHIT! I have seen many of Rummy's posts, and finally recently he has begun to express honesty about his problems. In my opinion, many of you want to keep preaching the same "bullshit" to everyone who is drinking and posting.
THERE IS A REAL TANGIBLE PROBLEM HERE and Rummy knows it already. He is reaching out for help, saying it in different ways in the hopes that someone will "get it" and give him an answer. Evidently, no one here has the right answer. It's no wonder to me because most of you are aiming at the WRONG TARGET with your replies.
I don't mean offense because what is to be expected from and Alcoholism support group except different forms of "stop drinking"? I'm just saying be sensitive, and if you have no HELP to offer then say nothing and let his posts die a natural death. RECOGNIZE that Rummy's core problem is not his drinking, but is exacerbated by his drinking. BOTH problems, ALL problems need to be addressed in conjunction with one another. Rummy is on a path to wellness whether you all realize it or not. How many of you can say you are truly honest with yourself and all your intentions. I am sick of this BASH Rummy crap.
And, in my opinion, too many people are only trying to ONE UP the previous replies and/or BEST the poster. Am I wrong? There are also others here who post with the "noble?" intent of casting light on there own perceived intellect, wit, and rhetoric. ALL OF US, myself included, have to keep our intentions in check. What are you really trying to accomplish? BE BRUTALLY HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
...IS NOT ALL BULLSHIT! I have seen many of Rummy's posts, and finally recently he has begun to express honesty about his problems. In my opinion, many of you want to keep preaching the same "bullshit" to everyone who is drinking and posting.
THERE IS A REAL TANGIBLE PROBLEM HERE and Rummy knows it already. He is reaching out for help, saying it in different ways in the hopes that someone will "get it" and give him an answer. Evidently, no one here has the right answer. It's no wonder to me because most of you are aiming at the WRONG TARGET with your replies.
I don't mean offense because what is to be expected from and Alcoholism support group except different forms of "stop drinking"? I'm just saying be sensitive, and if you have no HELP to offer then say nothing and let his posts die a natural death. RECOGNIZE that Rummy's core problem is not his drinking, but is exacerbated by his drinking. BOTH problems, ALL problems need to be addressed in conjunction with one another. Rummy is on a path to wellness whether you all realize it or not. How many of you can say you are truly honest with yourself and all your intentions. I am sick of this BASH Rummy crap.
And, in my opinion, too many people are only trying to ONE UP the previous replies and/or BEST the poster. Am I wrong? There are also others here who post with the "noble?" intent of casting light on there own perceived intellect, wit, and rhetoric. ALL OF US, myself included, have to keep our intentions in check. What are you really trying to accomplish? BE BRUTALLY HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
I think not. I won't respond to manipulative posts or ranting posts from others posting while drunk. On the other hand, I also don't agree with name calling or degrading other people, drunk or not. My experience is my greatest asset in helping another alcoholic. I remember where I come from. No one in AA held my hand or chased me around with "there, there, now" comments. I'm the one to whom it is up. In AA or not, action is key to getting and staying sober. That has been my experience. If someone finds their way here, I have a feeling they already know whether they have a problem with booze or not.
I have been guilty of being a bit of a hard ass to him recently my self. I have also listened to him for about a year. I have seen his hand held countless times and given countless advise on trying different things. I have sent words of encouragement just recently. I am not a believer in tough love, but everything else has been tried with him and seems to fall on deaf ears. He says yes, yes, yes, but NO action.
I may have missed them, but I have also never seen him send words of encouragement or support to anyone...that concerns me.
That being said, I do appreciate your post and will not comment further on his posts unless I have something positive to say.