Posted by EmilyAnn on July 8, 2002, at 23:16:15
In reply to Re: Mr. Scott » EmilyAnn, posted by Mr. Scott on July 8, 2002, at 15:54:29
> I'm fucked...I can see no way out of this that isn't going to be very painful or embarrassing and potentially risky***There is strength in humility. There is nothing wrong with asking for help. Humility and humiliation are two different words. You will find that if you can humble yourself and admit to yourself that you have a problem and seek help, you will get better and get stronger.
You do NOT need to be embarrassed (although I understand, I've been there hon).
Alcoholism is a disease (most doctors, if not all, agree) that is progressive, chronic, and fatal (if not attended to). An alcoholic need not be embarassed any more than a diabetic. Get it? I understand that it is a bit different, but it is much the same.
We have a problem, a disease...it CAN be treated. If you are having withdraw, go to De-tox. Recovery is difficult, I'm not going to lie to you...but my sponsor and my friends in the program have promised me that it (AA) will and does work...but you have to work for it...do the foot work and GOD WILL provide the rest, HE will help you. I'm saying this for my benefit as much as for you.
There are other programs besides AA and NA...I'm just telling you what I know and what's been told to me.
And truly the only risky part is NOT GETTING HELP. This can and will kill you, or you may end up in jail, or killing someone else during a drunk. I'm not trying to scare you hon...but this is NO joke. I've seen and heard much...There has been people who go back out to drinking and drugging and killed themself or kill someone else by drinking under the influence.
This WILL be painful...but it's the kind of pain that leads to healing. The kind of pain you are in now only leads to more pain. Please trust me on this. I understand and I've been there.
I'm not lecturing you...just sharing with you my experience and what others have taught me.
If you want, you can email me anytime and we can "talk" more.
God bless you. God, whomever He is for you, loves you.
-Bernadette
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