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BobTheSubgenius

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21. I love the hopeful tone of your post. Right where it should be, emotionally...
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 10:17 PM
Feb 2021

...at least, to my way of thinking. Not self-hating, not cheery and leaving people wondering how you could be so happy, and...

Well, just right, if you ask me.

My father was a very high-functioning alcoholic, but never to the point that his/our life blew up. He didn't even drink semi-constantly, but man, could he drink when he felt it was time.

I have had issues at times, but in my more formative years, I was far more of a drug enthusiast. Imagine my surprise when I took stock one day, did some reading, and realized I was drinking 4 times as much as Nat'l Inst. of Alchol, etc said was already problematic. When I had it in the house, I had to have some. When I had to have some, I had to have more. You see the syndrome emerging.

But, like you, I just stopped. I was stunned at how easy it was. For me. I am in NO WAY saying that it should be easy for anyone and everyone. Well, it "SHOULD", but it won't.

I would be very happy to know how you're doing, if you ever feel the urge, or even just the emotional capability to update us. I, for one, am pulling for you, hard.

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Sending you a ((Hug)). KarenS Feb 2021 #1
Strong and stronger. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2021 #2
The daylight gets longer every day... RainCaster Feb 2021 #3
exactly... FirstLight Feb 2021 #4
Great post. hamsterjill Feb 2021 #33
Great to hear.... blue sky at night Feb 2021 #5
Omg that makes so much sense.....so we're procrastinating feeling, not just the work/ project. Jetheels Feb 2021 #14
yeah....hits the nail on the head for me too! FirstLight Feb 2021 #15
ha ha... blue sky at night Feb 2021 #30
Sorry I couldn't do justice while waiting on my pizza... blue sky at night Feb 2021 #29
Thanks for posting this. cwydro Feb 2021 #35
You have survived 100% of your worst days. Throckmorton Feb 2021 #6
"LOVE of SELF is never easy...but it IS worth fighting for" yonder Feb 2021 #7
💖💖 MLAA Feb 2021 #8
Sounds like you've seen the light! Exercise... Getting out of the house... Accomplishing items on Karadeniz Feb 2021 #9
get yourself in some support groups for alcohol and depression (31 yrs sober here) msongs Feb 2021 #10
Lucky enough I actually have a weekly therapist and a women's group FirstLight Feb 2021 #11
Sending hugggggs and vibes for healing and strength. Remember that your DU family is here niyad Feb 2021 #12
Good luck grantcart Feb 2021 #13
Your daughter's reaction seems perfect -- which tells me a lot pnwmom Feb 2021 #16
yeah, FirstLight Feb 2021 #18
That's great news - you can do this! FakeNoose Feb 2021 #17
Depression addict and alcoholic here. Alpeduez21 Feb 2021 #19
good for you! *hugs* FirstLight Feb 2021 #20
The brave honesty of your OP Alpeduez21 Feb 2021 #24
I love the hopeful tone of your post. Right where it should be, emotionally... BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #21
I haven't just *stopped* by any means either... FirstLight Feb 2021 #27
Thanks for sharing . . . hope it helped some . . . good luck and God bless! :) . . . n/t OneBlueSky Feb 2021 #22
Yaaaaaay! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #23
I am glad things are looking up for you (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 2021 #25
Good for you FirstLight. Also, never have regrets, they do not help. So be easy with yourself per c-rational Feb 2021 #26
Thanks for letting us in, FirstLight! calimary Feb 2021 #28
Being my own advocate hasnt been easy for sure FirstLight Feb 2021 #32
Sending you love and peace... Freedomofspeech Feb 2021 #31
update...yeah, I had a couple "down" days FirstLight Feb 2021 #34
having a rough week FirstLight Feb 2021 #36
Not sure where you live, but most counties have transportation programs. cwydro Feb 2021 #37
nope...way rural mountain town FirstLight Feb 2021 #38
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