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[Marshy]

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Ouch! I feel for you - I've passed out in front of people many a time. But as you say, there are positives here - it's a weight off your shoulders and it's out in the open, and now you can work towards getting more help.

I see you're thinking about Antabuse. I found it really useful as a "kickstart" to get some solid AF time under my belt.

Onwards and upwards!

[retteacher]

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Again, thank you all so much. I will never stop trying to be abs...never. I will make any lifestyle changes I need to make in order to stop drinking. Mary

[Sweaty Betty]

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Mary, I seek your posts out to read, you've been a great help inspiration to me and many others. Thank you for being so honest. Onwards and upwards. B.x

[Sheepish]

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Mary
You have always been so honest and genuine - I admire your courage. You are one of the bravest people I can think of- thank you for continuing to share your story even through this most difficult time. I wish you well-
-Sheep

[on my way]

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Mary, I am so sorry you had to suffer the humiliation of passing out during your party. However, being out in the open will enable you to move on with the help of your friends and family. Liberation is the word that comes to mind.
Strength and love to you, nat

[tylyr]

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Mary
You wrote to me a few months back - I really do admire you - and still do. I'm so very very sorry for what has happened, but you have the strength to pick yourself up. I'm really going to give this a go this time - but it isn't easy as you know. You will be an inspiration again, i'm sure of it. Tylyr

[Janice]

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Mary, I am sorry to hear about Friday night, I really am. You know you have many friends here that love you dearly and admire the wisdom, courage and strength that you have shown here on MWO over the last two years. I know those invaluable qualities will help you conquer this horrible disease once and for all Mary - I know you can do it.

love always,

Janicexxx

[tlrgs]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oZYqAeIdYk[/video]]YouTube - let it be

[YoungAtHeart]

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Mary, you are so brave. You have my undying admiration. I am glad you are physically okay, although a tad rumpled in spirit. I know you will never surrender. Much tender love coming your way. :l

[MyOwnWoman]

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Mary, just wanted to let you know i"m thinking of you.
hugs.

[A Work in Progress]

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Hey, Mary, thinking about you... you can see, lots of us are... I hope you feel up to checking in soon, tell us how you are doing. You know you are in VERY good company about this whole situation. My last drunk involved an awful humiliation... and in the long run, that was a very good thing. That kind of pain truly can be used to fuel determination to never let anything like that happen again... I know you will begin feeling much better, very soon. You will get past this, beautifully.

[Cinders]

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Mary,

Hope you can check in soon and let us know you are okay.

We love you.

Cindi

[retteacher]

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Dear, dear friends:

Today I spent the day w/my g-sons, daughter, SIL, & of course my husband (who is still nervous every time he looks at me). Except for the g-sons, I scared the living daylights out of everyone. Yesterday, I felt generally sick & weepy. Today, I'm still emotionally fragile, but taking my g-sons to a science program for kids helped a lot. I cannot believe the outpouring of love I've gotten from all of you & my poor friends who witnessed the whole episode. Yes, I guess I needed something like this to bring me to the lowest point in my life. Fri. night there was a fire truck, ambulance, & police cruiser here...all to take one drunk woman to the hospital. When I think about it I just cringe.

I'll get past this, but I think I have to feel the absolute low I'm experiencing.

Again, thank you so much.

Mary

[jessie]

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Dear Mary,
Ouch - I really feel for you. Like you I am battling this demon AL but the most days in a row I could ever manage was 10. So I started Antabuse again today - the water I mixed it in is actually sitting right in front of me at this moment and I've already drank half. One of my plans to turn my mind around has been to make a list of people I know and admire and like that are non-drinkers. I have the list on my fridge. Somehow, some day - this stupid brain of mine is going to realize that many-many people live happy, productive, enjoyable lives WITHOUT any alcohol at all. My brother is an alcholic as well and he had reached the stage where his hands were visibly shaking and he stopped! Just pushed his glass away one day and said - that's enough. That was more then 18 months ago. You CAN do it, I CAN do it. We CAN be proud of ourselves again and look people in the eye. I'm also a secret drinking but my family and best friends know now.
Thank you for your honesty, and the fact that you told your friends the truth speaks of your great carackter.
Love
Jessie.

[brightlite]

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I'm mortified at the thought. You handled it with dignity. My heart goes out to you.