I'm just not into drinking at all anymore. Doesn't really do much for me.

Pleased to hear that Adamc. Good on you lad!

# 4 Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

That is what turn my son around. And good luck Adamc

My sincere best wishes from the heart to all those who are disengaging from the pain. Those of us who cannot offer personal support may care to complete our own 'searching and fearful moral inventory' before condemning people for being victims of this most most dangerous drug's relentless grip, and think hard about making light of its devestating effects. Finally, my utmost respect for all those who have found the courage to speak of their own recovery.

Indeed, and well said Abailart

Alcoholics are not lost to society, just hiding from it.
When you know your next bout on the grog WILL kill you, it isn't hard to stop. Staying off it needs a future. That has to include a feeling of appreciation for what you have done - from your loved ones. Self esteem is important after so many mistakes. Self confidence comes from the self esteem.
I was lucky enough to have two grandchildren on the way. I also had a very supportive family. A change in environment helped greatly. Nothing for five years and loving life like never before. If that used up all my luck then, so be it.

Fantastic tabsey. Congrats. I'm sending you a cyber hug - oOo - that's a visual hug by the way

Gratefully, I've never had this problem, but one of my closest friends has. I've seen her struggle for years and finally witnessed her sobriety and new life, and what a treasure and a pleasure she is, to herself and to us.

I'm not quite ready to share what needs to be shared. But am very grateful for the comments of this great community.

Staying off it needs a future. That has to include a feeling of
appreciation for what you have done - from your loved ones. Self esteem
is important after so many mistakes. Self confidence comes from the
self esteem.

This particularly brought a tear. I've lost too much over recent years.

I'm thinking twice now about adding this comment.... but here goes.

Hugs John


( meself-: a few failed stabs at it over the years but now alcohol free since Feb 7th 2002 )


Grateful!

Funny, just saw a bit about President Bush talking about his own sobriety this am. Must be in the water today.....

Thanks Antara.

I was sober from '89 to '98, during which time life was wonderful. Unfortunately it's been pretty much downhill all the way since then.

Had a crisis last week and almost killed myself - on my third dry day now and hoping I've shocked myself back to sobriety for good. I hope to goodness that this is rock bottom.

Good therapy this.

www.addictionribe.com

The above is a forum where members share experiences and offer support. It is a sister to www.anxietytribe.com which was mentioned on Clipmarks.

Hey, John: really well done, mate.

Thanks.

Aaah John! If it's not too gushy, may I offer you the biggest and warmest of cyber-hugs o0o? I would be profoundly and utterly dismayed if you were ever to kill yourself, but I do understand the urge. Only hold on and make it through ONE DAY AT A TIME. Speaking for myself, I like you too much to lose you. Congratulations on your third day. I'll be thinking of you and praying for you (yes, yes, I know, you're an atheist and all that) whether you like it or not!

Congratulations to you Antara as well.

Michelle,

Hugs always appreciated.

Oh, and prayers too, I suppose.

Oh, and just to clarify, the killing myself thing was just through the extraordinary amount of alcohol I consumed (a non-stop 5 day binge), not actual suicidal thoughts.

I am soooo relieved to hear that! (Confession, I am told, is good for the soul - so, I confess, that's the monkey on my back, actually). Now that we have divulged our deepest darkest secrets, we can get on with this business of living and loving it! Strength for tomorrow, John!

I think these comments are very brave. Hugs all around, clippers!