Just Like a Swimming Pool.

[NewDay4Me]

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I am dipping my feet in

Dear Louise:

This is my first post and I am a new member as of yesterday. I am where you were when you first began. I am overwhelmed, ashamed, in pain and know I have everything to lose that I have spent my entire life working endlessly for.

Your prose is astonishing. You are very inspirational and I thank you. I will get to that diving board, stroke by stroke. I've been there before and know I can do it again. Knowing that there are others before me that have been there and are willing to share their experience helps me to build the building blocks/path to get there again.

You've touched a very successful mother of two beautiful girls and a wonderful husband that have watched me detioriate, ever since being prognosed with breast cancer and drinking for an escape. I've survived the breast cancer, but can't say no to alcohol now. It's my constant companion/enemy.

Thank you for your gift. I'm here and just starting to fight back on this front. Scared, but think I can get here.

You have a gift that I hope you never stop sharing.:thanks:

[rolypoly]

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me too

My husband and I were having a discussion today at lunch...about me...of course. I am so not the woman I was when we married 12 yrs ago.
I could do anything, climb a mountain, start a successful buisness.
Then an accident flattened me....for two years after extensive surgergy...I had total confidence that I would overcome the aftermath and be close to myself again.
Myself may never be here. I can't work, be physically active. Can't even drive myself 15 minutes for a healing walk in the mountains.
Yeah, I know...pity party for myself....I seem to be stuck in one right now.

Can't change the pain, future, or past...but I surely do want to be in control of my life Louise, so I think I can understand some of where you come from

gonna try, see ya

[Abundance]

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Stunning. My first visit here and it really struck a note with me x

[princess1]

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new

Hey all! I am new to this forum. I just started my journey to quit drinking and its been one AL week. I feel its time to quit. E:new::new::new:veryone on this forum is so encouraging

[JackieClaire]

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:welcome:

Hi Princess,

You've taken your 1st step.

Lots of good kind people here.

Try the Newbies Nest to start, although you'll get a warm welcome anywhere.

Keep reading, keep posting and SHOUT if you need help.

Wishing you all the luck in the world.

Love Jackie xxx

AF (alcohol free) since 7/7/2009

[anon]

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Tried before and really want to do it this time I hope this is the right thread?
You sound so encouraging

[izzy40]

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Am so angry with myself for starting down the slippery slope again!!!!! This time it's personal and the alcohol is not going to beat me. I wish I could remember how bad I feel today always so I can get away from this "friend" I call wine....

Lots of love and luck to everyone.

xx

[bobbo]

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fantastic writing louise...u have a gift

[bobbo]

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I love your help and support from all of you

[Sree]

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dear Louise,

this is the first message i am posting. i feel that the wonderful anology you have narrated could be used as a powerful hypnotic tool in self hypnosis. as for myself i am just sitting in the viewing gallery as on now. But i am feeling a strange and strong pull from inside to get into the pool as fast as i can!

[rubywillow]

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I wish that everyone who passes here would understand, that WE understand. We were not born all knowing, nor will we die that way. Please, if you read something that intrigues you, tarry a bit. What's the harm? If I can help one, thats a reward. Sometimes we oldsters have experienced more than we care to.

[penelope pit stop]

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Wow Louise, that was a very inspiring read. I've got my feet on the bottom. I will be referring to the swimming pool analogy to help me through
Thanks Penelope

[tretwibi]

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rubywillow;750131 wrote: I wish that everyone who passes here would understand, that WE understand. We were not born all knowing, nor will we die that way. Please, if you read something that intrigues you, tarry a bit. What's the harm? If I can help one, thats a reward. Sometimes we oldsters have experienced more than we care to.

Wow Louise, that was a very inspiring read. I've got my feet on the bottom. I will be referring to the swimming pool analogy to help me through

[Diana]

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I have not been here for a long time but here I am again because I can't do it on my own. I need you all to help me swim again. My demons are still with me. It is so wonderful to see some familiar faces and know that you will be there for me and many others.
God bless you all, I will start my day thinking about that swimming pool.
Diana

[88Katie88]

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Irishlady, I love it! What a boost of confidence and strength to keep going. Thankyou!