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<blockquote data-quote="Mikey" data-source="post: 60158" data-attributes="member: 3579"><p><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's really hard. I myself am in recovery for alcoholism, sober now for 4.5 years, and I've had to learn that I have to sometimes put myself and my own well-being first, cause if I don't, if I start drinking again, lose my sobriety, or sanity for that matter, it won't help my son in the least.</div></div></p><p></p><p>I hear you, Ronni. Been sober myself for over 12 years - until my trip to Orlando with McWeedy. Night of the 4th, I was so depressed , defeated, and <strong>alone</strong> that I actually went to the pool bar and had three frozen drinks. Luckily, nothing happened - never even felt it, but the intent was there. Wouldn't have happened if I was home, with someone to call for help. But depressed and on my own in "the happiest place on earth", I gave up and gave in.</p><p></p><p>It's a hard fight, and it's even worse when part of the fight is with yourself. I wish I had some sage words to share, but if you've been reading this thread, you know that we're both in the same boat. I guess we just keep rowing, try and heed the advice of those that have gone before, and try to keep our sanity and our health. It's all we've got, and if we lose those things we certainly aren't any good to anyone else.</p><p></p><p>Rowing upstream right beside you, my friend.</p><p></p><p>Mikey</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mikey, post: 60158, member: 3579"] <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It's really hard. I myself am in recovery for alcoholism, sober now for 4.5 years, and I've had to learn that I have to sometimes put myself and my own well-being first, cause if I don't, if I start drinking again, lose my sobriety, or sanity for that matter, it won't help my son in the least.</div></div> I hear you, Ronni. Been sober myself for over 12 years - until my trip to Orlando with McWeedy. Night of the 4th, I was so depressed , defeated, and [b]alone[/b] that I actually went to the pool bar and had three frozen drinks. Luckily, nothing happened - never even felt it, but the intent was there. Wouldn't have happened if I was home, with someone to call for help. But depressed and on my own in "the happiest place on earth", I gave up and gave in. It's a hard fight, and it's even worse when part of the fight is with yourself. I wish I had some sage words to share, but if you've been reading this thread, you know that we're both in the same boat. I guess we just keep rowing, try and heed the advice of those that have gone before, and try to keep our sanity and our health. It's all we've got, and if we lose those things we certainly aren't any good to anyone else. Rowing upstream right beside you, my friend. Mikey [/QUOTE]
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