Hi...time for me to get real.

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Hi...time for me to get real.

Good going Vikesfan, you can do this.

[vikesfan]

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Thanks KTAB alcoholism is really kind of like a brotherhood and sisterhood. It really is like walking in someone's shoes. You feel the misery and the pain but also the new high that comes from making the first HONEST steps!

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

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Thats one of the main reasons this place works so well. We have all been there and totally understand. There is no judgement, none of us have that right. You are totally correct, nothing will ever change unless we have two things, total honesty and 100% commitment.

[vikesfan]

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Sorry for ranting and taking up everyone's time today. It's hard to know what to know. I am going to download the book and take Zen's advice and get that book as well and I actually enjoy British writing it's refreshing and charming there is a elegance about it that is understated and classy. Being a guy from Minnesota I do enjoy and love how global this community is. I'm going 100 percent in know! I will learn from others and no more me thinking I can do this alone. My stupid pride has been my worst enemy and thinking I'm more intelligent than counselors or docotrs or my own family. Where has that left me? A mid thirty year old drunk with nothing going on in my life but a bottle to drink. That is insanity. Did the page turn today. I have no idea cliches are just that cliches. I honestly though believe the upper brain is finally winning...lol! Thank you all...you are dear and kind ppl! :thanks:

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Hi...time for me to get real.

Vikes post as much as you want, ask questions, pop into threads you feel comfortable with. Most importantly when it gets tough come here and read and post. Chat is also very useful and seems to get busiest in around 4-5 hours with our American members. You will be made feel welcome everywhere. Remember we are all on the same journey, just at different points on the path.

[vikesfan]

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KTAB;924981 wrote: Vikes post as much as you want, ask questions, pop into threads you feel comfortable with. Most importantly when it gets tough come here and read and post. Chat is also very useful and seems to get busiest in around 4-5 hours with our American members. You will be made feel welcome everywhere. Remember we are all on the same journey, just at different points on the path.

Thank you I appreciate that. Me typing and getting outside of myself is helping alot...I have to get out of me and see things with a clear mind. I have been in treatment twice so i know I am going to threw phases here. But knowing that I feel armed with intelligence to understand. Maybe I had to relapse one more time to look into what is really going on.

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

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They say we all hit the bottom, whether that is the case of not, you have decided to take your life back, that is a huge milestone. Maybe read through the tool box (I posted a link earlier) and pop into the 'newbies nest' in 'just starting out'. I will help to start with I think.

[vikesfan]

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I'm having trouble going into chat....am i doing something wrong..any help would be GREAT!!

[tawnyfrog]

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Do you have the latest version of Java installed? That might help. And welcome.

[vikesfan]

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i have the latest version of java and no go...oh well.....still a great day and evening...

[mario]

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hi vikesfan how you doing today

[neart]

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Hi Vikesfan, just checking in to say hello and see how your day is going? I haven't tried chat yet, so cannot advise, I'm afraid...

[mollyka]

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Hi Vikesfan, I can't get into chat using Firefox, have to go in with Internet Explorer - could that be it?
Molly

[vikesfan]

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Thanks KTAB for the message! I am hanging in there today. I feel good, but the cravings are pretty intense. Eating a lil chocalate and sipping on a cold bottle of pop is helping. Went to AA meeting today I'm not huge fan of AA but being around other ppl wanting have sobriety does help alot. Thanks everyone!

[neart]

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Hi Vikes, how are ya doing? Hope today is going well for you I stocked up on chocolate myself too today, even though I know I shouldn't - i figured i shouldn't try to stop drinking, do exams AND stop drinking all at the same time - a girl has her limits :H:H That's great that you went to the meeting - there is great determination and courage in doing that. You don't have to agree with everything, as you say, as long as you are getting something from it, that's all that matters :goodjob: