ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 17, 2009 10:09pm
It's been about 5.5 weeks since I've been sober. I posted my struggles on paypay, so I won't post them here.
Anyway... wanted to say thank you to those of you over here, on the cool site, who have supported me.
Muchas Gracias
Anyway... wanted to say thank you to those of you over here, on the cool site, who have supported me.
Muchas Gracias
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Nov 17, 2009 10:13pm
Good to hear.
Keep fighting the good fight.
Keep fighting the good fight.
thePITman
Posts: 3,867
Nov 17, 2009 10:14pm
I know if you ever need motivation or help, 1_beast will gladly be there for you. He has succeeded and doing very well.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 17, 2009 10:16pm
Yes, 1_beast has had a lot of great things to say in encouragement. Glad to see him over here.thePITman wrote: I know if you ever need motivation or help, 1_beast will gladly be there for you. He has succeeded and doing very well.
CenterBHSFan
Posts: 6,115
Nov 17, 2009 10:21pm
Glad to hear it!
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Nov 17, 2009 10:38pm
Keep it man man. Every day can be hard but, the next could be easy. I had a good friend who is still battleing many addictions and I have seen him struggle so I hope for you, your friends, and your family you can stay your true self.
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Upper90
Posts: 1,095
Nov 17, 2009 10:43pm
Good to hear of your progress, and I'd be glad if you kept us posted...I know it can't be easy all the time.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Nov 17, 2009 10:46pm
Keep it up my man!!
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osu99
Posts: 333
Nov 17, 2009 10:50pm
Very glad to hear this. Keep up the good work and fight the good fight.
zambrown
Posts: 1,093
Nov 18, 2009 12:06am
Keep up the good work, ernest. Proud of you.
newarkcatholicfan
Posts: 3,199
Nov 18, 2009 12:14am
One day at a time.
Congrats you are doing great.
Congrats you are doing great.
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Timber
Posts: 935
Nov 18, 2009 12:15am
Everybody has their own habits, hurts, and hangups... do not feel isolated in this endeavor.
BuckeyeBlue
Posts: 561
Nov 18, 2009 12:18am
Congratulations man. Keep your goal/reason in mind and you can accomplish anything.
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v_falcons
Posts: 447
Nov 18, 2009 12:28am
congrats, one day at a time is def correct! coming from a family with a history of alcoholism, I have voweled myself to NOT become that.. I never drink alcohol.. Luckily I have self-control, and a strong stance on the issue(b/c of past first hand knowledge.) My younger brother, however.. not so much. He has been sucked in quite hard..and it's hard to see. I judge him quite a bit, I dont know how to handle him.. been there, helped him, made excuses for him..but he continues to abuse everyone in some fashion. Havent talked to him in months, and it's been GREAT. Though I am sad, and confused about him..KNOWING nothing about him tends to be easier than KNOWING everything about him(meaning with current addictions, law problems, etc) .. I congratulate you on holding back that long, and hope you continue! I dont know what it is like, however I am almost certain it is very difficult.
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DESCENTdmc
Posts: 372
Nov 18, 2009 12:38am
awesome man. i just hit the 4 year mark on september 19.
xnds1fan
Posts: 442
Nov 18, 2009 3:59am
September 15th is my anniversary date.DESCENTdmc wrote: awesome man. i just hit the 4 year mark on september 19.
xnds1fan
Posts: 442
Nov 18, 2009 4:00am
ernest he best advise I can give you is don't drink even if your ass falls off.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 18, 2009 7:07am
Right now, my first goal is a year, then reevaluate my life when that year comes. IF I ever drink again, I want to be able to drink a few and be OK with calling it quits. And not drink alone, watching football, etc. Those two will be very hard, so I don't know if I'll ever have another drink.
One thing I DO know is this... I know how I feel now, and I will have that as solid proof to myself, that sobriety is good. IF I ever have that next drink (after a year of sobriety) and I feel I start to slip... it's good to know that I CAN go without.
One thing I DO know is this... I know how I feel now, and I will have that as solid proof to myself, that sobriety is good. IF I ever have that next drink (after a year of sobriety) and I feel I start to slip... it's good to know that I CAN go without.
power i
Posts: 1,296
Nov 18, 2009 7:17am
Good job, but I'm thinking you shouldn't be thinking about drinking, even in a year. Just consentrate on how good it feels to be sober.
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noreply66
Posts: 466
Nov 18, 2009 7:19am
keep up the good work
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ss7
Posts: 256
Nov 18, 2009 7:39am
Good job dude. Keep fightin'.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Nov 18, 2009 7:48am
I agree. At this point, I still think about drinking, but the urges are gone. My first goal is still a year, but I agree with what you are saying.power i wrote: Good job, but I'm thinking you shouldn't be thinking about drinking, even in a year. Just consentrate on how good it feels to be sober.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Nov 18, 2009 8:40am
Take it one day at a time bro. Don't focus on how long it's been, just keep taking it one day at a time and you'll be fine. Good job!
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 18, 2009 12:27pm
congratulations man
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cbus4life
Posts: 2,849
Nov 18, 2009 12:31pm
Well done!