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Post by ferris1248 on Apr 26, 2024 10:17:19 GMT -5
Not being mean at all. The truth hurts sometimes. And you're not "staying sober early part of the day". You're just not imbibing until your body says, "Hey, it's time to increase the numbness again." Love you always. You know that. And you're right. Love you too. That's why I'm bitching at you. You're better than what you are doing to yourself.
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Post by richm on Apr 26, 2024 10:36:34 GMT -5
Just have diff circumstances is all. Be fun to be in your shoes a bit. Especially the fishing. But I'd be dead if was blackout drinking all the time. Had a couple buddies who kept me alive when was getting divorced. I'm deaf too - can you see someone softly saying if you do that again I'm gonna shoot you and i do it again? Different circumstances. I know you are deaf. I'm shocked how well you handle it. If a person blackout drinks their entire life, they develop something that would kill most humans. Tolerance. You, please stay my close friend. I very much cherish your friendship, and your words. You got it! I appreciate the kind words as well.
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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 10:36:50 GMT -5
David. Get help and stop. Can you even imagine the sensations that you are missing from having your senses dulled. How much better would that beautiful lady feel in your arms if you were 100% straight. How much better would the sun and salt breeze feel on a nice day. How much better would it feel reeling in those fish you caught. My friend you are cheating yourself. You are smart enough to realize that and I’m sure that you can find the strength within yourself to make it right. May you make the effort and May God bless your efforts and keep you safe during your journey. Take care. Ken Everything you say is correct. My good friend.
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Post by gardawg on Apr 26, 2024 10:42:48 GMT -5
#1 ... alcohol is a drug ... you are a drug addict ... same as a heroin addict but just a different drug. #2 ... even if you quit you will still be an alcoholic ... just a dry one. #3 ... cures are available but it is up to you to utilize them. #4 ... quit whining and check into a rehab facility . it won't be easy. most worthwhile things aren't. or continue with your ways and die an early death ... that's my advice ... which I doubt you'll take ... but I wish you would. I ain't being mean ... just giving you some 'tough love'. aabelize.org/
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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 10:43:35 GMT -5
David. Get help and stop. Can you even imagine the sensations that you are missing from having your senses dulled. How much better would that beautiful lady feel in your arms if you were 100% straight. How much better would the sun and salt breeze feel on a nice day. How much better would it feel reeling in those fish you caught. My friend you are cheating yourself. You are smart enough to realize that and I’m sure that you can find the strength within yourself to make it right. May you make the effort and May God bless your efforts and keep you safe during your journey. Take care. Ken The weird part, or sick part, is I don't feel like I got cheated. Maybe my worst fault.
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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 10:44:48 GMT -5
#1 ... alcohol is a drug ... you are a drug addict ... same as a heroin addict but just a different drug. #2 ... even if you quit you will still be an alcoholic ... just a dry one. #3 ... cures are available but it is up to you to utilize them. #4 ... quit whining and check into a rehab facility . it won't be easy. most worthwhile things aren't. or continue with your ways and die an early death ... that's my advice ... which I doubt you'll take ... but I wish you would. I ain't being mean ... just giving you some 'tough love'. aabelize.org/Didn't take it that way. Thanks. Always
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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 10:54:24 GMT -5
#1 ... alcohol is a drug ... you are a drug addict ... same as a heroin addict but just a different drug. #2 ... even if you quit you will still be an alcoholic ... just a dry one. #3 ... cures are available but it is up to you to utilize them. #4 ... quit whining and check into a rehab facility . it won't be easy. most worthwhile things aren't. or continue with your ways and die an early death ... that's my advice ... which I doubt you'll take ... but I wish you would. I ain't being mean ... just giving you some 'tough love'. aabelize.org/Very much appreciate. I came here to die. Not to live. Many people changed my attitude. I'm confident I have changed some lives. 200 kids go to a good school. Paid tuition for life.
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Post by gardawg on Apr 26, 2024 10:55:32 GMT -5
Good for you.
Now change your life.
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Post by whitebacon on Apr 26, 2024 11:00:31 GMT -5
Good for you. Now change your life. Can't do it. Won't do it. I'm happy helping others. I know I'm a train wreck.
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Post by gogittum on Apr 26, 2024 11:15:24 GMT -5
I was a full scale alkie for 30 years and it cost me everything. I finally quit in 1986 - far too late. I built a successful life after, but nowhere like it could have been. I was a fast rising star in a new industry and I blew it. Big Time.
I was blessed with a very high IQ and my mother frequently said that if I'd focus that capability, imagination and determination on something worthwhile, there'd be no stopping me.
Nope. Motorcycles, women, booze and partying were all that counted to me. I look back on it now with deep regret. Mom was right.
All the programs and groups in the world can't help until you make the decision yourself and act on it yourself.
If you've accomplished all you've said while a drunk, think of what you "could" have accomplished....and what you still may.
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Post by gardawg on Apr 26, 2024 11:23:13 GMT -5
Good for you. Now change your life. Can't do it. Won't do it. I'm happy helping others. I know I'm a train wreck. well then ... Cheers
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Post by cadman on Apr 26, 2024 12:29:52 GMT -5
Good for you. Now change your life. Can't do it. Won't do it. I'm happy helping others. I know I'm a train wreck. You are a liar! You have come on here many times to complain about being an alcoholic. You hate the fact you are an alcoholic. You are using excuses to remain an alcoholic. You can choose to be an alcoholic if you want, but you are lying is you say you are happy being one. You wouldn't be one here complaining about it unless it made you unhappy. Can't is not a decision. You WILL or you WON"T. Can't doesn't exist.
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Post by ferris1248 on Apr 26, 2024 12:41:19 GMT -5
A lot of truth in what Cad says David.
I was raised by a person like you.
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Post by Mango Man on Apr 26, 2024 13:12:39 GMT -5
If you came here to die why don't you get on with it? Or, you really don't mean that?? Sobriety, seen through clear eyes is a beautiful world to behold. And yet, you will cherish many of the things you do now but with greater appreciation.
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Apr 26, 2024 14:21:43 GMT -5
Man I like a drink or 3 myself at times. But if it's as bad as you say it is then you are pissing away a life that most of us only dream about. You literally fish every day surrounded by hot bitches. If your drinking to forget something or someone let it go. You got a hell of a thing going down there. Be an absolute waste to cut it short over something as silly as drinking yourself to death. You yourself have said the medical care down there isn't exactly too shelf. Put that bottle down and live life to the fullest. All that money you made doing what ever it is you have done ain't shit if you ain't around to spend it. And where ever or whoever ends up with it will never appreciate it as much as the person that earned it. Go into the sunset of clear mind and clear sight. You've got more years behind you than in front of you. Don't piss it away being a damn drunk
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