AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

[Tom 4.0]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

Hi folks,

Let me put on my flame-proof suit and wade in on the topic of Deprivation vs. Gratitude. At this point on my path, there appears to be no benefit to me from consuming alcohol. I believe my addiction to alcohol was primarily physical. Even when I knew that I had to stop drinking, I could not, because of my physical addiction to alcohol. Thankfully, my mind searched for help and found My Way Out and Seven Weeks to Sobriety. From these books and this community, I am learning how to get free of alcohol's chemical grip on my body and mind. Yes, I have had my up's and down's, but all things considered, I am a new stronger, happier, and better person.

Do I sound deprived because I'm not drinking alcohol? Clearly not.

Am I grateful to be right here, right now? You bet!

Sausage, maybe 36 days is the Golden Ticket; like you, I feel great!

[Guest]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

Actually one of the things that I have done with vigour is to stay honest with myself and not fool myself about how awful that drunken feeling is. When I read bits of the my story section here (and other places) I KNOW that feeling. I recognize it. It is and will always be me. I will ensure that I do NOT forget it.

If I know this then I cant fool myself that one drink is enough. I"ve worked long and hard at this (and continue to do so).

It is my nightmare that after all this work I"ll delude myself that one drink is doable. It is NOT. It will never be. This truth for me makes this site so hard where moderation is like a temptation here. Well, its not a temptation to me, its a lie and a fraud and it would kill me.

I'm having one hell of a time here at the moment. I dont want a pity party and I wont accept it. I went to the gym today and boxed the living daylights out of myself. I will build up my strength. I will stay healthy and live healthy. I will be honest with myself. I will not delude myself. As with AA, this stuff used to drive me to the bottle.. well no more... it wont.

Absolutely nothing will cause me to have a drink because I simply will not delude myself anymore.

Corner turned.
Brigid

[Tom 4.0]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

P.S.

I am beginning to doubt if anyone can truly use alcohol moderately. It seems to just be a question of what % one's f'ed up once alcohol is in the system. I'm talking about the general population, not just our little MWO community. Perhaps moderation is just another myth like smoking, as it was portrayed on TV in the 50's, and still today in the movies. Stop looking at the nice image created for social drinking, and see the reality.

I am over it. Total rubbish!

[Guest]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

Yeah Tom, the advertising crap is just a lie. We have a saying here, if its in an ad its a lie... (I'm trying to indoctrinate my kids!!)

The xmas advertising of booze is full on.. every movie about romance or success has a drink associated with it.. nearly all sport. Its just a lie. Its a lie that nearly killed me.

No more
Brigid

[Tom 4.0]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

P.P.S.

Just to be clear, that rant was about alcohol and alcohol only.

I appreciate each and every soul who comes this way, as well as everyone's contribution to our progress.

[kaponium]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

Good, positive stuff, AAth - like the way you have turned that straight into a positive ay matey!! Another addition to your gratitude list could be that you HAVE a German car - ? shouldn't assume (hell - I shouldn't say shouldn't!), but I am assuming you have a BMW!!!??? I will be grateful to get my license BACK! LOL - Good to see you aath, my 12-step bud

[Cinders]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

Great thread today.

I am too tired to post much but wanted to say I, too, am grateful to be sober today and not wake up feeling so bad.

I love all you guys,
Cindi

[AAthlete]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

Sorry kap - I'm an Audi man!

Good to see you Cinders - and glad to hear that you are going good!

[CS04]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

I noticed a commercial tonight: "It's just not the holidays without Bailey's," complete with a seductive woman licking her lips. (I used to make huge batches of homemade Bailey's Irish Cream and give them as Christmas gifts.)

The first time I tried to tackle AL was while I was in grad school, about 14 years ago. Every AL ad screamed out at me. I have not had a lot of success with my recent ventures over the last 6 months, but the ad blitz doesn't seem to bother me as much (as other stuff does I guess). Age difference, maybe? late 20s vs. early 40s.

[kaponium]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

Good to see you Cinders and CS! AAth - touche re Audi - another lesson in assumption!

[Determinator]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

I spose if alcohol ads were realistic, sales may be down a tad. Heres a postchild:

[kaponium]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

NOICE ONE DETSTER!!!

[IAD]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

Det. here's another one for the books.....! ( Your wife is a charming lady, your lucky to have her ! )

[CS04]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

IAD you've posted that before. No fair repeats!

[brittzak]

AF Daily, Tuesday, Dec. 9

Dets has posted his before too...lol