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    #1

    Day 12

    I noticed something different today. I was talking to
    a friend about my addiction and she was compelled
    to respond to things I said with comments
    like " Yeah you always drank too much " and
    "You always would go too far", which is fine.
    There was a time when I would have reacted badly
    and been defensive. Like saying "Yeah I got it"
    But now I'm fully prepared to own it, fix it and
    move on.
    The truth will after all set you free.
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    #2
    Day 12

    The truth indeed sets us free Ann. Congratulations on taking that huge step to discuss the AL problem honestly with your friend. I'm guessing it was uncomfortable. I know it was the first time for me. But now? I no longer suffer with any "dirty little secrets." (that frankly, aren't so secret anyway)

    Good luck on your journey!

    DG
    Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
    Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

    One day at a time.

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      #3
      Day 12

      Doggygirl;1195004 wrote: The truth indeed sets us free Ann. Congratulations on taking that huge step to discuss the AL problem honestly with your friend. I'm guessing it was uncomfortable. I know it was the first time for me. But now? I no longer suffer with any "dirty little secrets." (that frankly, aren't so secret anyway)

      Good luck on your journey!

      DG
      Ditto!!! xo

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        #4
        Day 12

        Hey DG

        The friend I spoke of has known the scoop for a
        long time
        She knew about last year when I was smoking
        crack-yes that's right-on top of alcohol but sort
        of replacing it, I was smokIng crack.
        I found it far less addictive than anything else
        surprisingly. After blowing a bunch of $$$ I just
        said that's it -I'm done.
        Alcohol is a whole different story.

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          #5
          Day 12

          Congratulations on the 12 days! Be careful of the 2 week bit, the 2 week bit can be tricky to get through, but it gets easier the longer you stay af.
          I quit drinking on March 8, 2020. Taking it One Day At A Time and no more taking my quit for granted.

          Also doing it for me. I got to stay sober for me.

          Just consecrate on today and do what you can to remain sober for today and worry about staying sober tomorrow, tomorrow.

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            #6
            Day 12

            Ann 221;1195055 wrote: The friend I spoke of has known the scoop for a
            long time
            She knew about last year when I was smoking
            crack-yes that's right-on top of alcohol but sort
            of replacing it, I was smokIng crack.
            I found it far less addictive than anything else
            surprisingly. After blowing a bunch of $$$ I just
            said that's it -I'm done.
            Alcohol is a whole different story.
            I'm really glad to hear you were able to walk away from the crack. That can be a really tough one for some people. Keep taking on the AL one day at a time - you are doing great!

            DG
            Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
            Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

            One day at a time.

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              #7
              Day 12

              CRACK madness

              Thanks-yeah it was weird. I didn't really have any trouble just going ENOUGH! Easier than
              alcohol and smokes. I was so crazy I didn't even realize how skinny I was. Just couldn't figure out why my clothes were falling off.
              So in my experience the addictive aspect of the crack was there-in terms of doing it more frequently and more each time, but as for stopping really not too bad

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                #8
                Day 12

                One of my AA sponsees doesn't really have issues with AL (although she no longer drinks it) but was horribly addicted to crack and heroin. She too was deathly skinny from it. She's been clean and sober about 1.5 years now and looks very healthy. Keep going the way you are going Ann - you will get here too!

                DG
                Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

                One day at a time.

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                  #9
                  Day 12

                  Thanks DG

                  I really have no desire to do any mind/mood
                  altering stuff.
                  Two weeks tomorrow. It's nice to feel so much better.
                  If I kept it up it was gonna get BAD-not that it
                  wasn't bad already. I guess I mean that things were
                  bound to get worse.
                  In my area last year a 40 y o doctor left a bar
                  that I used to go to , drunk, and killed a 20 y o
                  girl. A block from his house. Horrors were
                  awaiting me if I didn't get a grip

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