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[capto]

Thursday, May 31, 2007


Tomorrow is 6 months and today is 181 days since I stopped Drinking. Neil and Mike?s postings and your responses led me to post separately.

Thankfully, I have not relapsed, though like Neil, I think I?m frightened at the thought. I have come to realize that whatever lingering desire I have to take a drink is to get drunk. No longer do I question, no longer do I hope that there is a possibility I can drink. I do not want just a drink or two--- even when I was on Topamax---I drink to get drunk. Anything less is pure fantasy.

I don?t mean I have regrets. One of the things I cherish the most is my new found freedom. I now have the option to do anything else I want, whenever I want, without asking or questioning my drinking self. That's a huge rush. You and this site have made that possible.

Capto

[lushy]

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Capto, it is wonderful to hear from you and I want to say a big congratulations on six months. That is just so incredibly wonderful. I hope you will continue to post and keep inspiring. Freedom is a wonderful thing. Here's to six more months AF!!!!

[Java]

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Yes congrats!!

[paula]

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Well done on 6 months, what an achievement.

[mikeupnorth]

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Congratulations on 6 months, Capto!

You've proven that one reaches milestones one step at a time...

Mike

[cassy]

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Fantastic news..what an inspiration to us...so it is possible then!

cassy

[xtexan]

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Hi capto!

Well done on those 6 months.

Isn't it strange how we look back on the drinking days, like it was somebody else entirely?

I still see drinking Neil standing far away in the distance. Doen't mean that I'm out of range though. As long as I see him though, and can judge the distance, I feel hope. It may be if we lose sight of our drinking selves, that they can sneak up on us and pounce.

Neil

[louise]

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My hat is off to you!

[retteacher]

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Capto: It was inspiring to read your thread. I know I cannot moderate. I too drink to get drunk, & MWO has really made that reality clear to me. I cannot open a bottle wo/finishing it. Right now, I'm in one day at a time mode. I joined MWO in April & erroneously thought I'd join the 30 day sober club for May, then for June. Neither month have worked out for me. However, I will not give up. MWO has meant so much to me. Seeing how many people struggle w/the problem of alcoholism has made me realize I am not as alone as I once felt. I just put my first zero in drinktracker for today. I will work for another one for tomorrow. Thank you so much for being here. Mary

[cassy]

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Re teacher...good luck for today..when you get a couple of zeros it will really help..then comes the reframing the mindset about the booze..thats the tough cookie!!

Regards Cassy

[ScoobyDoo]

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Brilliant Cap... just brilliant!

[stollies1]

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Great going Capto,

Congratulations on the 6 months :goodjob:

And to Mary...just keep trying hun, its all just one step at a time no matter how long you've been AF.
HOPE EVERYONE'S HAVING A GREAT DAY:thumbs:
Victoria xxooxx