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.

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Taradactyl 02/22/2011

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Alcoholism/forum/5847123-dont-know-if

This was my very first post here in Dec 2008. Someone replied with "If you have to ask..." which scared me enough I disappeared and didn't come back for months.

Not sure if it's good or bad that in 2 yrs I have gone from "don't know if" to "inpatient," but hopefully inpatient=surrender and I can start recovery from here.

You people are patient and persistent. ;-)

Ashley8888 02/22/2011

Thanks for sharing that! Good advise on there too...And yes, they really are amazing people here...I came here and did the exact same thing!

You are an inspiration howtolive! You came here and tried and really did do so well at times. Your advise has helped me a lot! This disease is just so damn sneaky! It finds so many ways to trick us into believing that we need to drink...ugh!

But so proud of you for "going to any length" to get what you need, to save your life!! You should be very proud of yourself as well!

you are in my prayers and thoughts
Ashley

Ashley8888 02/22/2011

Oh, and I was reading your comments...Reed was on there :) He always had really good advise too!!!! Loved seeing that! He passed away....I think it was sober, but from this disease...i think :/ not sure...But he was a good man :)

ExJerseyGirl2 02/22/2011

Well, one thing is for sure. In the two years since you posted that you got your answer. You've also found your solution -- grab hold of all you can over the next thirty days and don't let go.

Another quote for you. This one by Henry James:

Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.

xoxox

deleted_user 02/22/2011

Something in common - I am one also. You've already started...

deleted_user 02/22/2011

Join the club - and its definitely not exclusive -

:)

Peace!

deleted_user 02/22/2011

Thank you so much Anna, for reminding me not only of your journey but of Reeds' too.

I was hesitant to look....I thought for sure I would be talking some trash....lol..but I wasn't.

I absolutely loved reading what Reed said to you....and I want you back soon!

Ash- yes Reed passed away sober, over a year ago. He was slightly yellow and I watched every day, but he knew and embraced that his time was short.

Taradactyl 02/22/2011

Yep... Reed stood out. I went back and read this post so many times before I found the courage to post again. I kept hearing talk of this guy Reed and saw his response to me. I was flattered to near tears by the time and effort he put into helping some flyby newcomer with his words.

Ha, Pat. I think this was before our tumultuous relationship began ;-) ...I wasn't about to post any links to the raging downward spiral of fbomb riddled threads that followed my dreaded realization that I was an alcoholic. It's all good. It's been a journey and I've learned a lot.

Excellent quote ExJ. You are queen of appropriate quotes these days. I have been so afraid to live, hence the name "howtolive". The only option in my sites is to believe from here on out.

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