spincast Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Congrats Paul an awesome milestone (much better than millstone) and everyone else who has championed an addiction - It takes a very strong person to beat that. May you live to see many more anniversaries!
splashhopper Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 i used to realate to this guy <iframe width="425" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uLtPp_xIpC4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Kerry Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks Joey, and congrats to you too! Its a hard road, but well worth every step.They say i stopped just in time to save my liver.The blood was from burst vessels in my stomach and throat.In the last 2 years i drank, my stomach would cramp up from trying to expell what i was putting into it, and was litterally coming apart from the strain.Sorry to be so graphic. No need to worry about being graphic.Those words could easily help someone else to make the choice Paul.Great milestone! Kerry
rob v Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Congrat's not an easy route to take I'm sure... but certainly worth it !!
mercman Posted May 7, 2011 Author Report Posted May 7, 2011 No need to worry about being graphic.Those words could easily help someone else to make the choice Paul.Great milestone! Kerry Funny how it works.I started this thread to remind myself where i had come from, and to help me through a rough spot.I had no idea of the impact it would make on some people. I am humbled and grateful. Paul
Basskicker Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 I haven't posted in while, but this touched me in several ways. First off, congrats, I just celebrated 9 years in NA and god willing hopefully a few more. I remember back then weighing 95lbs soaking wet, no where to live, no food, no friends, no family....nothing...just a empty walking skeleton of a human being. Somehow I didn't manage to die or overdose and went to rehab for over 15 months, it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but the best thing I have ever done. Today things are TOTALLY different, got married, friends and family, house, good job and lots of toys, but most of all I have come to find some peace and serenity (from within) which for me is the most important thing. I never want to go back P.S.- On a brighter note- It is hard to find fisherman (in the program), so I would really like to meet other recovering people who like to fish. I would like to extend an open offer to any one who would like to join me for a fishing trip. Cheers Jason
Beans Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 May 6, 1990, i was on my last legs.Swollen, jaundiced and bleeding from places you shouldnt.I was facing life on the street or death.Mom and Dad would have nothing to do with me this time.I had done enough damage in the past, and even though i was thier golden child, i was on my own this time.The woman i was with at the time gave me an ultimatum.Give up the booze or lose everything, again.You see, i had been married before, for 10 years,had a daughter and home, and lost them all. On this day 22 years ago, i made a phone call, and within an hour, 2 people came to my house, helped me dress and started my journey to health. You see, i am an alcholic.Even today, after 22 years of sobriety, i am an alcoholic.They showed that to me at that 1st meeting, and they showed me that i was not alone.They showed me that there was hope at the top of the hole i had dug for myself, and they were willing to walk with me every step of the way, to make sure i made it out safe and sober. I went to 8 meetings a week, for 4 years, and finally the urge to drink left me.Today i am the man that i was born to be. I left the woman i was with shortly after i sobered up.She was not good for my sobriety, and i spent 3 years living on my own doing 8 meetings a week. In my 3rd year of sobriety, i was attending a special meeting at which someone i had helped get sober, was receiving her 90 day chip.Her cousin came with her for support.She was kinda cute too Sooooooo, tomorrow will be 18 years i am married to this woman She has never seen me drink but has heard me speak at many meetings, and knows what i was like.She is the lite in my life, and i love here dearly. We got married in the same church that i went to my 1st AA meeting, on the exact day that i got sober.All of the other days were booked already, and this was the only day available.I guess it was meant to be that way. Well, thanks for listening, i just had to share this for anyone interested. Tite Lines and easy livin Paul White Thanks for the AA talk Paul... Btw...you just blew your anonimity all to ratsh..t !!!
Beans Posted May 7, 2011 Report Posted May 7, 2011 Congratulatons Paul, that is one big milestone. I'm on year 6 Joey Has it been 6 years already ???...Maribeth and I are amazed that the time has gone by so quickly... Congratulations...AND...you get better lookin' for it... It is great to see the guys get sober and well...BUT...The women !...It is like watching a flower bloom...
Billy Bob Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Merc, It takes a BIG MAN with a LOT of courage to post a thread like you just did....and from the looks of it, it has inspired many here in our small fishing internet community. But I'm sure you have touched many others in the last 22 years. Happy Anniversary, Bob
Joey Posted May 8, 2011 Report Posted May 8, 2011 Has it been 6 years already ???...Maribeth and I are amazed that the time has gone by so quickly... Congratulations...AND...you get better lookin' for it... It is great to see the guys get sober and well...BUT...The women !...It is like watching a flower bloom... Aww shucks Norm Yep, it has been that long, hard to believe myself! Looking forward to many more and you were a big help hon - Thank You!!!!!
Tarzan's Jane Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 Wow....what a journey! I'm surprised....you don't show any signs of having been that broken in your writing skills. Write a book. You have talent. Seriously....write a book - I would buy it. Congrats....on so many levels - congrats!
bigbuck Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 One step at a time, put one foot in front of the other and keep on trucking. Good for you. I saw what alcoholism does to people as a teenager. It scared the beejeezus outta me. We'd overindulge once in a while but never ever became a daily thing. It literally sucks the life out of you. Now, a couple of drinks is more than enough for this kid, if I never had another drink, it wouldn't bother me at all and that's the way I like it. Hopefully I get to feed my addiction on May 2fer with the boys on our annual fishing getaway by catching a monster pike. I am a fishing addict.
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