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[debruce]

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Well done Cindi, all the best to you and very proud of you for taking this stand
xx

[gyco]

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hi cinders,,i have,will never get over it,i guess depends on where you go,do you want help.or a holiday,im not being abnoxious,,seriously,want to no more i will rt you privately,almost puts me in tears thinking of it geico

[Sunbeam]

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Cinders,
It sounds like you are making the best choice for you.

[KateH1]

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Cindi, I am proud of you for seriuosly considering this step.....whatever it takes for you to kick this thing! I am thinking about when you were in short term rehab....you really seemed pumped up when you came back here, I remember you sharing so many wonderful ideas and esperiences, and you were so enthusiastic! I will just bet that you will thrive in this environment! Another thing is that you will be forced to concentrate on yourself and your own well being! Everyone else will have to take care of themselves and each other for a change!

I am in your corner, Cindi.....let me know if there is anything that I can say or do to help!

XXX Kate

[ylfa]

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I have been in rehab. It was great . We have very good rehabs ( hospitals) here in my country for alcoholics. I remember this time as difficult but good and good to be around people 24 / 7 who completle understand you. Good for you and this step make you a winner.
Take care ,
Ylfa

[time2change]

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Cindi
I have no words of wisdom, but I just wanted to say that I wish you well. It is great that you are doing this for yourself!! We will all be here to support you when you return!!
XX
Time

[Skinned Knees]

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Cind ... Go for it! I've never been but sure wish I had the opportunity. I would have taken it in a heartbeat. Don't let this chance slip passed you! We will always be here and will always support you no matter what you decide ... :l

Sk

[gyco]

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cindy are you ok,i didnt intend to scare you but i guess this is what its a about helping others under stand,my wife is so forgiving,why she would want me ,i dont understand,even rehab didnt help ,i am a loving giving guy,gyco,hahha,as you can see a joker,but the doctor jeykl comes out once in a while,its not nc,i dont even like him anymore,he will never go from my life,everyone here knows me as a caring kind of guy,not always,your thread struck home,when i wrote earlier,i am an emotional man,i was in tears thinking of your torment,i hope and wish you wel,GYCO

[Evie.Lou]

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Cinders, I have always respected you but even more so NOW.
I know we share other issues and I think that makes things MORE complicated.I am off for more testing at the hospital today,(stomach, heart pain???) so please make sure they know your medical history.
When you think about the rest of your life, 3 months isn't so long.
I know you will use this time wisely and come out the other end Stronger in who you are.
I will be thinking of you. I hope you will PM me.I truly support you 100%

[greeneyes]

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Wow cindi. I think the level of care and respect I have for you goes without saying. I couldn't even respond to this last night as my initial feeling was fear. It's MY fear. I pondered rehab and couldn't get past the fear. You have such amazing strength. I think that if you decide this is an option you need to pursue, then you should. It should be managable for you given the nature of your work and the support of your family (and us, of course). I think you should do it because YOU think it is the appropriate choice for you. I didn't see anybody really answer your question and I don't have much to offer in that arena. I do know someone who did that and will ask her. When I looked at a couple places (the therapist estranged one and I went to was big on long term rehab and gave me brochures) that every minute of your time is managed for you and your contact with "the outside" is very limited.(bootcamp). You can't even have your own reading material. And it is expensive. I guess each place has it's own basic philosophy and I'm sure you're looking at that. I doubt that location matters as you must have billions of sky miles and visitation is so limited. I have no douhbt that you have the strength to do this. I'll let you know what my friend says about her experience. However, she was initially admitted under alcohol induced circumstances and I doubt it was voluntary but her remaining there was of her choosing. :l :h greenie

[Cinders]

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Thank you, so much, everyone.

I am in the process of trying to figure it out with insurance, etc.

We shall see. It is what I need to do and a little bit of my heart is excited at the prospect of being able to spend some "me" time to heal. The rest of me is scared to death.

You are all such dear friends. I thank you for your support and help.

Love,
Cindi

[southernbelle47]

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Cindi,
I don't know much about rehabs but I do want you to know that I love you and will pray for you.


Have you checked out what they do have at UAB ? I've heard they are good at what they do and take your whole health and body into concideration.

:lNancy

[acadiaofmaine]

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Cindi,

I am only beginning to get ready to post here, my story will come later. I think what you are doing is brave and the right thing to do. Imagine having all that time just to focus on yourself and not to have to worry about anything else. I know it wouldn't be easy but it could be better than slogging through this at home. Many of the authors who write about addiction went to rehab, like Carolyn Knapp who wrote Drinking: A Love Story. I always wished she had described in some detail her experience there. I just know it was good for her. Dr. Phil constantly sends people to la Hacienda, which would be incredibly luxurious though serious too. His staff of professionals believe strongly that there is a place for rehab in peoples' lives when they just can't do it on their own.

But the point is, you need some ME time, some quiet time to reflect, and a real lifestyle change. You have nothing to lose. I know it's scary but so is the alternative. SOmetimes when I can's sleep I fantasize about walking up a big hill to a lovely rehab place that I know will help me.

Best to you, Cindi, You are in my thoughts. Ann

[Cinders]

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Aarrgghh,

This is not going to be easy. My company's medical leave policy EXCLUDES alcoholism.

Great.

I will figure it out, though. I cannot give up.

Love,
Cindi

[LVT25]

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:durn::sorry::crap: