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Post by Pam on Mar 31, 2016 9:27:37 GMT -5
This link leads to stories of alcoholism and recovery. It is from the alcoholism.about.com site. Reading other stories of struggle and recovery will strengthen you on your journey towards sobriety: alcoholism.about.com/cs/person/a/blstory.htm |
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Post by Sam on Apr 3, 2016 14:18:47 GMT -5
Thanks Pam, When I click on the person's name to read their story, nothing happens, anyone else having the same problem or should I junk my Commodore64 computer?  |
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Post by Sam on Apr 3, 2016 14:24:30 GMT -5
 Can't believe this dude was our governor... |
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Post by Pam on Apr 3, 2016 14:32:47 GMT -5
Thanks Pam, When I click on the person's name to read their story, nothing happens, anyone else having the same problem or should I junk my Commodore64 computer? Your computer is a keeper  I just checked. The links are hit or miss. Only about 5 or so went directly to the story. Try story 4 . . . then, Carter's, Althea's, and Val's story. That one is the most powerful and includes an update - 8 years later. |
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Post by Pam on Apr 3, 2016 14:36:31 GMT -5
Can't believe this dude was our governor... Well . . . we had a movie star as a President . . . . (Has politics ever been as entertaining???) Great day!! |
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Post by Sam on Apr 3, 2016 14:48:01 GMT -5
I just read Valerie's story, this illness is no joke and must be taken seriously. Those of us that have the misfortune of being alcoholics must do everything possible not to drink.
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Post by Sam on Apr 3, 2016 14:52:23 GMT -5
Can't believe this dude was our governor... Well . . . we had a movie star as a President . . . . (Has politics ever been as entertaining???) Great day!! Sure, but Reagan had integrity in my opinion, a true conservative. I was a registered Republican, now I am not sure what I am with this circus election we are having. I might not even vote this election, the first time since I was eligible. |
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Post by Pam on Apr 3, 2016 15:33:36 GMT -5
I just read Valerie's story, this illness is no joke and must be taken seriously. Those of us that have the misfortune of being alcoholics must do everything possible not to drink. No, it certainly isn't. Her story is nothing short of miraculous. It's one thing to make poor decisions and reap the consequences. Yet another to poison the mind and body with alcohol. There isn't any other choice - one just can't drink. |
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Post by Pam on Apr 3, 2016 15:36:41 GMT -5
Well . . . we had a movie star as a President . . . . (Has politics ever been as entertaining???) Great day!! Sure, but Reagan had integrity in my opinion, a true conservative. I was a registered Republican, now I am not sure what I am with this circus election we are having. I might not even vote this election, the first time since I was eligible. That's been my son's attitude recently. He's in his early twenties and very cynical about politicians. . . . |
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Post by Sam on Apr 3, 2016 15:46:36 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Apr 3, 2016 17:09:50 GMT -5
I don't know about Bill staying 'in' the White House. I imagine Hillary has already written up the specifications and ordered a most Presidential-like RV for her husband. *She really is a resilient woman. Despite the controversy, Hillary has admirable traits. He's a better man because she forgave him. |
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Post by Sam on Apr 3, 2016 17:37:33 GMT -5
He's a better man because of the charity work he is doing in Africa and other places through his foundation, what is it with our presidents doing good work AFTER they leave office? With the exception of George W.
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Post by Pam on Apr 3, 2016 18:27:28 GMT -5
He is a better man. It may not be solely because
of Hillary's forgiveness. Perhaps it is because of
his capacity to forgive himself also.
Switching gears here:
The percentage of individuals who manage
to become sober and remain so is startlingly
small. I wonder how the factors of cravings,
lack of insurance for treatment, social
isolation, and the capacity to forgive oneself
and move forward each play a role in sobriety.
One of the members of the forum mentioned
accountability (perhaps that was not the word
choice). I think after the physical cravings
subside self-forgiveness and the family's capacity
to forgive and emotionally support play a huge
role in long-term sobriety.
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Post by Sam on Apr 3, 2016 19:30:33 GMT -5
Part of the problem is denial, many problem drinkers are in denial, it's their way of fooling themselves into wanting to drink more. I was never in denial, how could I be for the amount and frequency of my drinking? I pushed the envelope as far as I could, I drank for as long as I could get away with, I loved drinking and I wanted more. An alcoholic's mind and way of thinking is to lie, cheat and deceive in order to continue drinking, I did all that.
To get to recovery and before that to accept recovery and the fact that I admit I am an alcoholic and my life has become unmanageable is the first step of many steps to defeat my alcoholism. I did not know that in my previous attempts to quit drinking, I blamed alcohol on my ills in life, I now understand alcohol is but the symptom.
Got to remain sober, no other way around it.
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