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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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Ready.... FIRE.... Aim...

Taradactyl
Taradactyl
Is how I have been described by friends. I have really been trying to aim before I fire, but this is something I have a really hard time with. Now that I've got at least a little sober time, I am thinking more clearly, but I still run my mouth without thinking about the effect I will have on others.

Can anyone relate?

I want to apologize once again to anyone I've offended while sober or drunk. I mean well but I tend to like to challenge and spar. I get sucked into debates too easily. Comes from my competitiveness and desire to defend anyone else I feel is under fire.

Humility is what I am trying to aim for. Putting my ego away as much as I can. Fighting and arguing make me want to drink. Can't do that.

There are too many posts from people truly in need, deserving of attention and support. I am going to do my best to focus on those and stay positive. Hope we all can do this.
nodp2day
nodp2day
to be humble simply (at first, it changes) means to be teachable. Your statement here shows just that. becoming teachable. A helpful hint though. If you decide to drink hide your key board first, take it to the neighbors or something.(snicker). Your really alright kiddo. No more stubborn than any of us. New OR old timers.
AnneL
AnneL
I must have been born with a capital S on my forehead. Stubborn in certain circumstances is good. Stubborn in this circumstance=not good. I also used to have a ferocious temper. I reacted to everything. Over time this has receded. Don't get me wrong, I DO lose my temper very occasionally but it isn't pretty. You're moving in the right direction. Just put one foot in front of the other.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Great Post Anna! Sound humble to me! Who what we really are!
deleted_user
deleted_user
don't worry about other's it is good you ask for help on certain things, no matter what it is. You are in need also since you are a recovering person with alcoholism heck we all are so don't feel bad about posting. That kind of thinking usually comes from shame based people, which I am one also. I run my mouth at times also without thinking of the consequences all we can do is work on it, this stuff takes time and is a journey. I am human and I make mistakes and I am just glad I am sober today and that is where I like to be.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The great thing about this place is you can make a mistake-and keep coming back. I mean-even if you have to change your handle. :)

The point is, worry more about what effect this is having on you-not others. Oh, and yes, hide the keyboard if intoxicated. But that will not occur anymore so no worries.

You stand tall Olive.