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[NoraC]

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Beth - I'm so thrilled for you. I ordered the book a couple days ago. It is going to be here Wednesday. I am so looking forward to reading it. You are so sweet to be offering the 2nd one to us. I'll be sending along my e-mail to add to the rest. Thank you!

[NoraC]

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By the way.....

Beth has written a great article for The Huffington Post. "Addiction Recovery: Why This Alcoholic Won't Play Small".

I would post the link but don't know if that is ok. But, it's a great article.

Well, I'm going to go ahead & post it. If I wasn't supposed to, then I'll remove it.

Addiction Recovery: Why This Alcoholic Won't Play Small

[Guitarista]

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Thanks for the link Nora.

Cool article Kim.

[dixon]

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I have got your book...can't wait to read out!
Thanks
Dix

[Kimberley]

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Wow Dix, that was quick!

Thanks for the link Nora - it was really cool, that article was on the front page of the Huff Post UK on Friday, along with all the Olympics news etc! My mum was proud - I should have written 'Hello Mum!' at the end

[IAD]

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Kim.....remember you.....glad to here from you !

[Wagoneer]

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I remember you! Such wonderful news! I wish you all the best and tons of success!! YAY!!!!!

[fluff]

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desperados;1362829 wrote: Wow Kim, what a cheap promo...

Why don't you offer 100/ 1000 copies of your memoir for free to the most senior members of this forum..?

Somewhat you remind me of Steven Frei/ Fry...whatever he's name is, who...brought the lousy Opra show down...oke:

I agree- and I find it hard to believe that after such a short term of sobriety, that you can suddenly find all the knowledge in the world of this addiction to write a book about it and then suddenly come on here to talk about it-well what have you learned or do we need to buy your book?
Also - I have friends and family that have had more sobriety than yours and then relapsed.

[nancy]

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the book

Fluff I think she already explained that people were asking a lot of questions so she put it all down in a book. The experiences in addiction are all so varied so it's another personal account, one she can use in her practice. If you think she doesn't have enough time under her belt, fair enough, buy someone else's book! There are a gazillion choices. But don't criticize her for putting it all down. One more person advocating for wellness is a good thing.

[mario]

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Well done Beth on your achievements so far, Its a hard road with many twisted turns and steep hills,Also well done on writing a book you should be proud of yourself,Its great to read your experiences also If you ever make a film you can get Mr G into act the leading man :-)he will love it.

[Stargazerlily]

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Hello Beth,
So wonderful to hear from you, your recovery, and your life journey. Read your article and loved it. Will order your book today.

There will always be negative feedback, and it just has to be ignored. How much time do you need before you can write a book, feel good about yourself, help others? Your love for life, your struggles, your successes, they are part of your recovery and if they help just one person, are worth it. The thing is no one knows the one best way to help people with addictions. Different strategies work for different people, and I am so excited to read about your way.

Thanks for taking the time to post, best wishes to a lovely loving life filled with all good things.

[Kimberley]

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Thanks for all the support guys! So great to see even more names on here that I know and remember from this journey. So lovely to hear from you.

Fluff, I can only say to you, I don't care how long anyone has been sober. The amount of time makes no difference whatsoever - it is how much WORK you have done on recovery. I was sober for a fair amount of time previously, but I was white-knuckling it all the way, was desperately unhappy and bound for relapse. I could have carried that on for years, but I wouldn't have ever been recovered. This time is totally different.

The measure of your recovery is not days, weeks, or years, it's whether you are happy in your recovery (I am), whether you are ever tempted to drink (I'm not) and whether you're getting on with life, unobsessed by booze and contributing to the world positively (hell, yeah). I'm not counting how long it's been any more, as it's irrelevant. Drinking is irrelveant. My life IS recovery now and I am very strong in that.

After my final relapse, I did NOTHING but focus on my recovery, learning all about what did and didn't work. Studying addiction, trying to understand what I had done wrong previously, learning from others. And most of all, working on myself.

I'm not saying this book is for everyone, but for the person who is still relapsing and doesn't know why, I have a lot they can learn from. Because I was them too, and now I'm not. I wrote down all the things that made the difference for me, as well as studying the fundamentals of recovery systems ie. What do successful recovering addicts do? What do they all have in common?

Honestly, nay-saying means nothing to me, so go ahead. If I help one person with their recovery, who was stuck where I was, then I am glad to have written the book. I know I'm doing the right thing. I know I am strong in recovery and I know other people can benefit from what I do know (little though you may assume it is).

I wrote the book I wish I had had at the start of my journey. I have also sent it to several respected professionals in the field, who all loved it and gave me endorsements, including the Dr who founded the first ever UK rehab and someone I greatly admire for his understanding of addiction.

So it's not just me saying it -although I know you remember me Fluff, and I'm pretty sure you know I'm not the sort of person to big myself up for no good reason.

[NoraC]

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Very well said, Beth. I am looking forward to receiving my book tomorrow. :l:l

[Wildflowers]

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Bless you!...I'm so very happy that you are happy, recovered, are sharing all your hard work with others! Yes, there is a big difference in white knuckling, verses recovery! I hope your book is a best seller & saves lives!

[fluff]

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Kimberley;1363950 wrote: Thanks for all the support guys! So great to see even more names on here that I know and remember from this journey. So lovely to hear from you.

Fluff, I can only say to you, I don't care how long anyone has been sober. The amount of time makes no difference whatsoever - it is how much WORK you have done on recovery. I was sober for a fair amount of time previously, but I was white-knuckling it all the way, was desperately unhappy and bound for relapse. I could have carried that on for years, but I wouldn't have ever been recovered. This time is totally different.

The measure of your recovery is not days, weeks, or years, it's whether you are happy in your recovery (I am), whether you are ever tempted to drink (I'm not) and whether you're getting on with life, unobsessed by booze and contributing to the world positively (hell, yeah). I'm not counting how long it's been any more, as it's irrelevant. Drinking is irrelveant. My life IS recovery now and I am very strong in that.

After my final relapse, I did NOTHING but focus on my recovery, learning all about what did and didn't work. Studying addiction, trying to understand what I had done wrong previously, learning from others. And most of all, working on myself.

I'm not saying this book is for everyone, but for the person who is still relapsing and doesn't know why, I have a lot they can learn from. Because I was them too, and now I'm not. I wrote down all the things that made the difference for me, as well as studying the fundamentals of recovery systems ie. What do successful recovering addicts do? What do they all have in common?

Honestly, nay-saying means nothing to me, so go ahead. If I help one person with their recovery, who was stuck where I was, then I am glad to have written the book. I know I'm doing the right thing. I know I am strong in recovery and I know other people can benefit from what I do know (little though you may assume it is).

I wrote the book I wish I had had at the start of my journey. I have also sent it to several respected professionals in the field, who all loved it and gave me endorsements, including the Dr who founded the first ever UK rehab and someone I greatly admire for his understanding of addiction.

So it's not just me saying it -although I know you remember me Fluff, and I'm pretty sure you know I'm not the sort of person to big myself up for no good reason.

My apologies for being negative-I hope your book does help others, and hope continued success in your field of recovery.