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    Determined to succeed

    Hi everyone

    I have been coming to this site since April 2006, had some success, 3 months alcohol free last year. Tried moderating, some success but lots of slips. My own fault, was not committed enough to the programme, not taking the supplements, listening to the CD's etc.
    Like so many here I am a functioning alcoholic, never drink during the day, am there 110% for my kids, wine is my downfall, love a glass at night with my hubby but that often turns into a bottle or two and then the horrible feeling the next day, ugh. Well I am nearly 46 and need to get my act together. This time I am determined so am really looking for support. Other times I might not have posted enough and then when I had a slip I just kept away, this time I am looking for a few good kicks in the ass if you dont hear from me.

    My story, well as I said am 45, an only child, parents are both dead. Very disfunctional family background. Met my husband when I was 15, married at 22, have two beautiful daughters. In one sense I have everything I could want so why am I wrecking it by drinking to excess?? Tried AA and it wasnt from me but the one thing I did notice was the number of people with disfunctional childhoods. I have been trying to forget mine but now know I need to get some counselling help to deal with it. Posted here sometime ago and got great feedback including the name of an on-line service. So starting 1st September its all systems go. Wish me luck.

    Thanks


    Rustop
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    Determined to succeed

    Welcome back rustop, you sound more determined than ever. Glad you've come back!
    Marcie

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      #3
      Determined to succeed

      Glad you have decided to give it another go. Lean on us as much as you need to.
      The furture lies before you like newly fallen snow - be careful how you tread it, for every step will show.

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        Determined to succeed

        I wish you lots of luck and more Rustop, I understand where you are coming from.
        I have joined the 30 day Booze Buster Club here at MWO and would appreciate the name of the online counselling service, although talking to people here, reading their stories and getting their support and advice has helped me enormously over the past few days!!

        Anna (the Londoner)
        IS MILIS FION,ACH IS SEARBH A IOC
        Wine is sweet, but paying for it is bitter

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          #5
          Determined to succeed

          Rustop, I know this is from a while ago but I am reading some old posts and I just have to say kudos to you.........how far you have come. Yes, we all still slip sometimes but look back at what you said here.

          Good job. Love you.
          Every day is a day to start over and remember that I am powerless over my addiction. I will no longer give the BEAST any power over me - he can go straight to hell.
          :h

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            #6
            Determined to succeed

            Rustop, it's great to see you back. I'm newly back myself. I'm tired of stumbling and fumbling around with this just like you are.....I think we share the same frustrations. As Londoner mentioned, we've resurrected the Booze Busters Challenge, and would welcome your participation if you would like to join us!!

            While some of us former Booze Busters fell, others went on to good success. We can do it too.

            DG
            ******
            Day 6 AF
            Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
            Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

            One day at a time.

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              Determined to succeed

              Hi Rustop60-You mentioned the number of people at AA with dysfunctional childhoods. That completely makes sense. I'm reading this book called Trauma and Addiction by Tian Dayton. It's all about the extremely high level of people with trauma in their childhoods who are addicted to different chemicals. It's really helping me to understand my coping behaviors and the emotional connections behind them.

              Good luck! Hope to see lots of you on this site.

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