Alcohol is the Devil

[j-vo]

I will write some things out on paper. I will read them daily. And I'll reread this post and other posts I dig up. I want to be free of the hell that alcohol has caused me. I can't win when I drink. Not ever.

[NoSugar]

Hey, J, while I agree it is important never to forget where we've been, as we leave it behind, we need to be heading toward something. Perhaps for every bad memory you conjure up, you also take note of something (no matter how small) that is better because you don't drink. xx, NS

[Nursie]

J-Vo hugs to you my friend. I have been in that boat more than I care to admit. I have been close to death, close to losing it all. My son has seen things he can't unsee.
I got so tried of it over and over.
I'm on day 31 now. (I have had many day 31s in the past too) but I am willing to do anything to stay sober. I cannot afford to research (drink- it's been x amount of months, can I drink now? Surely I can drink now?) no more researching. No I cannot drink.
But there's LOTS of things we CAN do!
Xoxo

[abcowboy]

J, it's okay to remember our past, as long as we don't let it get in the way of where we're headed. Bubba taught me an important word to use when I get to remembering the things I did while drinking, "nevertheless". When I do get those negative and depressing thoughts, I think nevertheless and think of something positive that my quitting drinking has or will change those things about me. Don't dwell on the past bad memories, they will only drag you down.

[j-vo]

Well, these are great words of advice. I've already started my list, and each time I think of something bad, I'll write something good. I think that's easy enough to do! Maybe that'll help with other parts of my negative brain.

Nursie, I've been doing the same for years. Researching...there has to be something out there that I certainly can do!!!!???? Nada. It always ends up the same.