Alcoholism

[oldngray]

Why do you give this advice?

Is something wrong that I may possibly help with?

I would be glad to share my experience, strength, and hope with you.

No.

I don't even drink.

But it does seem to be a subject you are very touchy about.

Is there something you want to tell us?

 

[Integrity]

No.

I don't even drink.

But it does seem to be a subject you are very touchy about.

Is there something you want to tell us?

Not touchy at all.

I was just replying to your contribution to this thread to see if there was a particular reason you had for giving the advice you gave.

Have a good day!

 

[RUDoneYet]

Thanks for sharing this.

You're welcome.

 

[trickpony1]

Congrats on your sobriety. There are many things humans battle with consuming excessively. Including religion…

I could be wrong but, in my opinion, the consequences of excessive drinking and excessive religion aren't the same.

 

[Johney]

Quitter.

 

[Darmark7]

I could be wrong but, in my opinion, the consequences of excessive drinking and excessive religion aren't the same.

I‘ve been subjected to both and I can tell you excessive alcohol or excessive religion can turn people into someone you do not want to be around. To this day I do not hang around with either type of person.

 

[burrheadd]

I understand and believe alcoholism to be a disease and not a moral failure or sin. This concept and this philosophy does not originate with me. I first learned it at a rehab I attended.

Soon after, I learned that the belief that alcoholism is an illness is a core concept, philosophy, and foundational suggestion of AA and the 12 Step Program.

I have been a member of AA and have been practicing and implementing the 12 Step Program in my life since Dec 4, 1990.

Today I celebrate this day Dec 3, 1990 as the last day that I drank alcohol.

34 years ago I went to a Monday Night football game between the Niners and the Giants not knowing that my life was going to be dramatically changed.

I firmly believe that it is solely by the grace of God, as I understand God, that I report His victory over this disease, through AA, and the subsequent salvation of my soul, and access to His Spirit and Power.

You drinking again?

 

[burrheadd]

@Integrity Congratulations on your sobriety anniversary. Alcoholism impacts everyone in an alcoholic's life.
Thanks for sharing.

Looks like we’ve got another alky in our midst ^^^^^

 

[Integrity]

You drinking again?

No. Started my Alcohol free journey 34 years ago today.

 

[MyTripisCut]

I‘ve been subjected to both and I can tell you excessive alcohol or excessive religion can turn people into someone you do not want to be around. To this day I do not hang around with either type of person.

Common ground! I like it.

 

[Babagounj]

I understand and believe alcoholism to be a disease and not a moral failure or sin. This concept and this philosophy does not originate with me. I first learned it at a rehab I attended.

Soon after, I learned that the belief that alcoholism is an illness is a core concept, philosophy, and foundational suggestion of AA and the 12 Step Program.

I have been a member of AA and have been practicing and implementing the 12 Step Program in my life since Dec 4, 1990.

Today I celebrate this day Dec 3, 1990 as the last day that I drank alcohol.

34 years ago I went to a Monday Night football game between the Niners and the Giants not knowing that my life was going to be dramatically changed.

I firmly believe that it is solely by the grace of God, as I understand God, that I report His victory over this disease, through AA, and the subsequent salvation of my soul, and access to His Spirit and Power.

I got alcohol intolerance, that ended my drinking days.