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    #31
    Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

    K9 That is so funny. I am male and can just see you in the store!! ha ha Thank u for making me laugh!

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      #32
      Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

      ljeanner;1469725 wrote: He probably misses the laughs (and the peeks at your cheeks) a little bit ... haha (just teasing).

      Edited to add: PS ... I know we are going to get along just super because we both seem to like laughing at our rather embarrassing moments.
      Well, we'd better laugh or we might be constantly crying!! I really like this thread -- it is funny but also very empowering to shield ourselves from the barrage of 'it is cool to drink' messages.

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        #33
        Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

        Ever been to one of those Italian wine tasings. Even the shit Grappa tasted good to me at the end. How sad, every one trying to be intelligent and slowly getting pickled. Hosting a bottling,now I loved those or what I could remember of them! YOU can,t be intelligent and drink at the same time!!:H:H:H

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          #34
          Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

          No Sugar, I think laughing about our experiences with AL does help a little. Love this thread :H:H

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            #35
            Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

            I do have a very warped sense of humour, however ,consciece of offending others.

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              #36
              Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

              boozer;1469738 wrote: No Sugar, I think laughing about our experiences with AL does help a little. Love this thread :H:H
              This is off topic but Boozer, I want you to change your name to Ex-Boozer!!!!

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                #37
                Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

                I am in love with this thread, because I am still feeling the sting of some really embarrassing moments of late -- of which I will be glad to never to experience ever again if I can help it. I like to laugh ... glad you all do too!

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                  #38
                  Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

                  Now this is glam! Woke up one morning in 30deg heat,lying on the ground outside our tent with flies buzzing all round. One eye open and my boxer dog does a big poo a few inches from my face. We had been hunting foxes. The smell was real bad. So I threw up!! Real glam

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                    #39
                    Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

                    Its 7.30 am in OZ and I need to get to work,will chat later!

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                      #40
                      Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

                      This whole thread could be a great concept for building an anti-drinking or drinking awareness campaign, don't you think?!

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                        #41
                        Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

                        Yep, this thread keeps it "real". Another really good one is "You Know You're An Alcoholic When...." Now that thread has some DOOZIES! It's kinda comforting to know that our antics are pretty common amongst us alkies...embarrasing, yes...rare, no! I have more than I can remember...whenever another memory pops up I normally put it in the thread I mentioned above....or here:

                        https://www.mywayout.org/community/f9...114-23467.html
                        :heart:I love my daughter more than alcohol:heart:

                        Believe in yourself. You are stronger than you think.

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                          #42
                          Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

                          HI, I'm a newby from NZ. I could cry with relief that the people on this site are so normal. When my kids pointed out (lovingly) that I had a drink problem, I argued with them for years - I don't need a drink until the evening and to me, being an alcoholic meant that you drank meths and lived on the street. After an incident at the weekend at a family gathering, I could deny it no longer. I'm addicted to alcohol, and under the influence I am sad and bitter and nasty. Haven't had a drink since the weekend and I still feel sad and ashamed about what I said to my darling granddaughter. Thank you for sharing your stories. The fact that this addiction can happen to other normal, loving people makes me feel less of a monster and less ashamed. This is my first post. Apologies if I have put it in the wrong place.

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                            #43
                            Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

                            themilkywaykid;1470090 wrote: HI, I'm a newby from NZ. I could cry with relief that the people on this site are so normal. When my kids pointed out (lovingly) that I had a drink problem, I argued with them for years - I don't need a drink until the evening and to me, being an alcoholic meant that you drank meths and lived on the street. After an incident at the weekend at a family gathering, I could deny it no longer. I'm addicted to alcohol, and under the influence I am sad and bitter and nasty. Haven't had a drink since the weekend and I still feel sad and ashamed about what I said to my darling granddaughter. Thank you for sharing your stories. The fact that this addiction can happen to other normal, loving people makes me feel less of a monster and less ashamed. This is my first post. Apologies if I have put it in the wrong place.
                            Hi, MWK - no place is a wrong place but when you are new, the Newbies Nest (see link in my signature) might be the thread that is most helpful for you.

                            It is full (and at the moment REALLY FULL) of people at all stages working on living an alcohol-free (AF) life. There are several there right now who have just started and lucky for us, there are long-term abstainers who mentor those of us who are trying so hard to get this right. If you go to the nest and read back a couple weeks or so (jump to "last page" at the far right of the screen and then go back about 30 pages), you will get to know us. Then, tell us about yourself! The more we know one another, the more we can help one another.

                            Welcome to MWO -- hope to see you in the nest.

                            ` NS

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                              #44
                              Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

                              Welcome MWK!
                              You have found a GREAT place for support, guidance, advice and help. Yes, most of us are "normal" folks that found ourselves in trouble with alcohol. Most people here never lost a job, went to jail, lost their families, went broke, etc. etc. But what we found is that we simply cannot drink alcohol anymore. It turns us into someone we don't like. Please stick around and as NoSugar said, head over to the Newbies Nest. We're glad you found us! :h
                              K9

                              p.s. I DID do my fair share of jail time...read some stories and you'll probably be suprised at what some nice, decent people have been through. We have one thing to blame = alcohol!
                              :heart:I love my daughter more than alcohol:heart:

                              Believe in yourself. You are stronger than you think.

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                                #45
                                Debunking the Myth: Why the glamorization of alcohol is a LIE

                                Welcome milkywaykid, I have a monster who lives inside that comes out when I drink too. You're not alone!

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