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[Doggygirl]

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Mary I'm so sorry to read about what happened. It's my nature to look for a silver lining in every cloud, and so like others have mentioned, I have to think it's a relief on some level to have the cloak of secrecy lifted. I know how much everyone here on-line care about you and respect you Mary, so I can only imagine how much your closest friends and family love you and care about you! I hope this leads to a situation that is very positive for you with even more support in your life for your sobriety.

Of course I am glad that you were not hurt badly in your fall, and I'm especially glad that nothing totally tragic happened with a dangerous level of alcohol in your system. Sometimes we all forget that we are dealing with an extremely dangerous, life threatening (in more ways that one) substance.

Onward and forward. We can do this.

Love,
DG

[peacenik]

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ouch...you will never forget and that is probably a good thing. think of this episode anytime you feel like you want to drink again.
i have an episode like that as well, but it involves being so sick and hungover and throwing up in front of my daughter and husband ALL day...it helps me maintain and not have even one.

your people will forgive you and love you, now you have to do that as well.

all the best mary!

peace

[IAD]

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Reteacher......forget and go on, dewlling on the past will only cause you pain.....Think only you can help others........You wil get strenght from it ! IAD.

[IAD]

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[img] LIADet it go !

[dill]

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Mary, It was just one night, not the whole of 2009. You have been doing so well, and are so helpful to others here. Forgive yourself and move on with your program.

[momof3]

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Mary,

Hope to see you back at the AF Daily threads.

Don't look at your drinking episode as "blowing it" for 2009. Day 1 starts today, on Valentines Day.

[MyOwnWoman]

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Dear Mary, I feel for you.
You are certainly showing courage in dealing with the aftermath. It shows the greatness of your character, and how strong your resolve to heal. It sounds to me like kind of a 'spontaneous intervention'. All you nearest and dearest now know and will surely support you as you need.

You've always been one of my favorites here Mary. You are so kind and wise and brave and good. I'm sure you will succeed. And I don't think you should think you muddied 2009. Today may be the very first day of the rest of your life without alcohol, and that is beautiful. Doesn't matter what the date is, for you it is Day One of your coming back to you.
hugs and love to you,
MOW

[Determinator]

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Mary, I have huge admiration for your 'never say die' attitude here. Love and hugs for you dear.

have you considered antabuse? for me it was the thing that helped flip the switch in my brain that I'm ok being a 'non drinker'. I only took it for a short time but keep it handy for tough times. if I needed to take it every day I would do so without hesitation. You are very brave to speak to your friends openly about why you were sick. You can do this!

[retteacher]

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Again, thank you. Today has been very emotional. I do feel a sense of relief that it's finally come out. I've got to call my primary care doc early next week to let him know what happened. I'm going to have to tell him about my problem as well. I am thinking about antabuse as a prevention tool. Mary

[gabby]

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thinking of you Mary

[Seacailin]

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I am glad that u are ok Mary. It is all out it the open here, and it really does help. I'm glad that you are taking positive steps forward. :l

[MissDoodleBug]

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Dear Mary, I can relate to the A+ thing!!!! Don't be too hard on yourself. My prayers and hugs are with you!

Love,

Doodlebug

[Lila]

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Mary
I am just lurking on this thread. I have had embarrassing moments in my life, (actually nonalcoholic) and it is true that embarrassment is an intense emotion, like a wild fire, that passes fairly quickly.
Maybe you can now be a great support for other secret drinkers out there (are there any??? I bet lots more than what is believed!) You may find yourself a person other people find themselves going to for help and understanding.
Lila

[AAthlete]

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Mary, while I am sorry that this happened to you, sometimes we need to truly hit our bottom before we can start climbing out. Now that all the hiding and secrecy is over, you can hopefully start putting it all in the past and do the things you need to do to finally beat this.

All my best to you in this difficult time. Just remember to be patient and don't expect perfection overnight. It is a slow journey of discovery but well worth the wait....

[cowgal]

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bottom

Sometimes we need to really have a bad bottom to get the real picture,for me there have been many...........:upset::upset:........hopefully this is yours and my last one we have to endure.............I have watched you through my time on mwo and you have always been so strong (as most of us are!) I know you will get right back on track and do well.

I love you Mary! :h:hWe are here for you.:l

MA