How Many " Wake-Up Calls" to WAKE-UP ?
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I have been so moved, reading about a lady with End Stage Liver Disease, on another post. My fear of cirrhosis is ever present, but I drank through it for a LONG TIME. No logic, no sense, no hope.
I have been trying to stop drinking for a very long time.
Somehow, something happened to make me pro-active. God may be answering my prayers. I don't know how I am keeping on, keeping off it.
I think about the very ill lady and know full well, it could have been me. Her sons' plight is so sad. I don't want my adult children to lose me to alcohol.
I have completed 35 Days Alcohol Free.
Today is Valentines's Day, love to all. Day 36 for me, maybe I am showing some love to myself... instead of "beating myself up", over failings.
To anyone, in any doubt, check the evidence , Wake-Up and take action.
Don't leave it too late. I am 61.... I have really pushed my luck.
All Good Wishes.
Blessings,
Alonangel 🎇
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vickylou Sober_As
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Alonangel
hey you kept that quiet. That's amazing, am really pleased for you.
the story of my friend with esld, started when I asked should I ask her about her drinking or not. The answers were yes which I did, and it's snowballed from there, with people asking for updates etc. It didn't start as a warning of how anyone of us could end up, but after seeing her again today, I did think that could so easily be me.
RHGB has come up trumps yet again, translating medical terms into simple language for me to understand!
so pleased for you angel, well done
Sober_As vickylou
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Thanks, Vickylou. I have just been counting the days, quietly. Always hoping to keep winning the battle. I will continue. I am totally determined.
Alcohol has got to be "OVER", for me.
I hope you are well and winning.
Alonangel 🎇
P.S. I think RHGB's explanations are better than the "Medics" !
vickylou Sober_As
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Angel I couldn't agree' more angel. Much better than the doctors and consultants, and very informative,
He's helped me an aweful lot with medical terminology, and test results.
Touch wood I'm doing very well at the moment thanks, as is your friend paper fairy . I spoke to her today
TheToad Sober_As
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That's great! You're the same age as me when I stopped. You can do it!
Sober_As TheToad
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Thanks, John. I am glad it is over. I simply cannot go back. I am now trying to work out who I really am... in the cold light of Sobriety. All my feelings have been messed up by alcohol.
I'm glad you saw the light, too !
Alonangel 🎇
lisaloves Sober_As
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Happy 37th day & congrats - great to read encouraging posts when you're at the start of the journey xxx
Sober_As lisaloves
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Thank you, Lisaloves. This has taken everything I have got, but is totally worth it. I know I have WON THE WAR !
I Wish You Well.
Blessings,
Alonangel 🎇
angela26170 Sober_As
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Sober_As angela26170
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Thank you, Angela. It has been one heck of a battle. Recovery is a very gradual process. I go through each day, gratefully. No cravings... I just feel that I have stopped a slow suicide in its tracks. I want my life back.
I hope you are well and beating the beast !
Blessings,
Alonangel 🎇
Paper_fairy Sober_As
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Dear Angel...just wrote a long post but it disappeared!!
I am so happy for you, you lovely lady with a heart of gold. You've made my day xxx
Sober_As Paper_fairy
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Lots of Love,
Angel XX
gwen45436 Sober_As
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Well done sister - what a hard slog and you are batting the booze on the head - what an achievement - so very pleased for you hun
xx
Sober_As gwen45436
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Thanks, Gwen. How are you ? I am just going along, day by day... counting! It is a good feeling to be in control. Alcohol does not control me, now. I have wished for this for so long.
All Good Wishes for you,
Alonangel 🎇
TheToad Sober_As
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Hi again. Yes, I found counting the days then weeks etc helped. I set goals like one month, then another one and so on. Then it quickly got to the point when the thought of starting all over again was not on! (I even counted hours at the beginning, it was a more impressive number.)
Sorry if I've written this elsewhere. I'm really pleased for you.
Looking forward to your next milestone post. 🤗
Sober_As TheToad
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Hi John. Day 38 and all is well. I think I should investigate Numerology... just a thought ! Ha,ha. 😂
I hope you are keeping well.
Blessings,
Alonangel 🎇
TheToad Sober_As
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Yes thanks. I think I'm well. Have a follow up specialist appt in 3 hours. Bowel cancer surgery 3 years ago. But I think all will be ok. 🤔 You keep up the good work! X
Sober_As TheToad
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Oh Heavens ! I hope all is well.
I had a Colonoscopy a few weeks ago... I am almost over it... almost.
Still waiting for Histology Results. Been down this road a few times.
Never a dull '.
Alonangel 🎇
TheToad Sober_As
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Thanks, yes the appt went well. Waiting for results is awful, I know! Some though were really quick. The colonoscopy as soon as I was off the table and most impressive, CT scan report the next day! No I didn't think of having a drink when the appt was over, but I did call into the supermarket and bought a lot of unsuitable treats. Hope your results are good.