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re: How many alcoholics or recovering alcoholics do we have here?
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:50 pm to asphinctersayswhat
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:50 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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At least you found someone who loves you unconditionally. You seem to have found some peace now.
I had to come back to Juneau. This is where I find peace. I also owe my wife a lot for marrying me when I was a mess.
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Do you do AA?
I've done it, and have gone to a few meetings in town. It's important to hear from the old timers once in a while, and to tell the new people your story. I don't attend regularly though.
I've been to all kinds of rehab. You pick up pieces to put together like a puzzle everywhere you go.
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Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:50 pm to asphinctersayswhat
There is a reason other than alcoholism that I don't see them.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:52 pm to asphinctersayswhat
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My words may mean nothing but, If you see yourself traveling down any of our roads, do yourself a favor and go ahead give it up.
I wish I had done this. I was very arrogant and felt I was immune, or could quit before it was too late. The only problem being most don't realize how bad it is until it's too late.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:54 pm to BurtReynoldsMustache
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There is a reason other than alcoholism that I don't see them.
I understand that. It it rarely one thing.
I totally support not drinking, but I think sometimes the drinking is more of a symptom than a cause.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:55 pm to asphinctersayswhat
I think id be able to avoid that road. I've never really been physically addicted to anything and once I settle down I'll have myself occupied with other stuff.
Eta: I had a stupid workload pre-finals this year and quit for the better part of a month. Didn't miss it much, really.
Eta: I had a stupid workload pre-finals this year and quit for the better part of a month. Didn't miss it much, really.
This post was edited on 5/22/14 at 11:56 pm
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:55 pm to BurtReynoldsMustache
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There is a reason other than alcoholism that I don't see them.
Whatever your past transgressions have been, they will accept your apology.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 11:58 pm to asphinctersayswhat
The apology isn't my burden to keep. (wink)
wink was not appropriate
wink was not appropriate
This post was edited on 5/22/14 at 11:59 pm
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:00 am to Garfield
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I totally support not drinking, but I think sometimes the drinking is more of a symptom than a cause.
True statement! There has been much tragedy in my life; most of my family is dead or estranged, tornadoes, and abuse. I probably need to go talk to someone but I am scared of what I may find out.
Drinking numbs that.
This post was edited on 5/23/14 at 12:03 am
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:04 am to BurtReynoldsMustache
Didn't mean to put the burden on you sir!
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:04 am to asphinctersayswhat
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True statement! There has been much tragedy in my life; most of my family is dead or estranged, tornadoes, etc. I probably need to go talk to someone but I am scared of what I may find out.
Drinking numbs that.
My first ten years of drinking was just partying/relieving boredom.
My second bout started when I lost a friend in a small plane crash in which I survived, and some infidelity in my marriage immediately afterwards. I was having a hard time dealing with those things, and alcohol really helped.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:08 am to RogerTheShrubber
Do/did you smoke cigarettes?
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:10 am to RogerTheShrubber
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My second bout started when I lost a friend in a small plane crash in which I survived, and some infidelity in my marriage immediately afterwards. I was having a hard time dealing with those things, and alcohol really helped.
Holy shite! You survived a plane crash? Sir, you were meant to be on this planet.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:11 am to BurtReynoldsMustache
Seriously, I was raised by a group of bad people. I have become college educated and have done my best to get away from the standards they have set. Believe me when I say this is hereditary.
This post was edited on 5/23/14 at 12:12 am
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:12 am to OBReb6
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Do/did you smoke cigarettes?
No.
Now, when I was drinking, I smoked. But only when I drank, which turned out to be damn near all the time. When I gave up booze, I gave up smoking.
I did some work at a strip club outside Wasilla for a couple of years, which allowed me to drink for free while I was there. My ex S/O and I supplied dancers, DJ services and security to some establishments in the areas West of Wasilla, Ak. In those days, it was like the wild west.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:15 am to asphinctersayswhat
Drink once every 2 weeks or so.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:15 am to BurtReynoldsMustache
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Seriously, I was raised by a group of bad people. I have become college educated and have done my best to get away from the standards they have set. Believe me when I say this is hereditary.
Well man, it sounds like you beat some odds. Good for you! I hope you find your way man. You seem like a good person and better than you give yourself credit for.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:15 am to RogerTheShrubber
I think cigs make hangovers so much worse
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:42 am to asphinctersayswhat
For some reason I can drink harder in my old age. I've had hangovers in college that put me down for the rest of the weekend. I can get far more plowed now and it's nothing that can't be cured in an hour with a 32 oz. bottle of Gatorade.
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:45 am to Tantal
Have you discovered the fountain of youth?
Posted on 5/23/14 at 12:47 am to OBReb6
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Have you discovered the fountain of youth?
What is it?
I'm dumb. I thought you were referring to a magical hangover cure. This post was edited on 5/23/14 at 12:48 am
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