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Old 02-01-2018, 10:25 PM   #1
Walt G
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Hi. My name is Walter and I'm a long standing alcoholic and new to being sober. I've had a hard time coming to terms with being an alcoholic, of course I'm not like you all, I can control it (LOL). I got drunk on Labor Day and embarrassed my lovely bride of 37 years for the last time. She told me that whatever I've been doing to control my drinking hasn't been working and that if I wasn't going to change, she would most assuredly be looking for help herself. Fortunately, I realized that was my "wake-up call." I saw a counselor who advised me to go to some meetings and found a sponsor who was willing to help me right away. I decided to journal my journey into sobriety. I found this site and have made much use of the Spiritual Meditations and Daily Quotes to aide me in my journaling.
One of the things that I note in attending meetings is that people who speak up there often have such dire stories to relate. Tragedies like suicides, overdoses, loss of family, financial hardships and so on. My sponsor tells me that I am a "high bottom drunk." It makes me grateful for the first time in my life for the good life that I have and that I should be more appreciative of my blessings. Thanks for letting me share. -WG
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Sorry I missed your post Walt. So glad you found the site and I hope you have continued to come and utilize what is offered here. All we have is one day at a time. What I do today gives me a hope for a better tomorrow.

I have a lot of horror stories, but try not to focus on them. It is about letting go of my past to live in today.

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Old 02-06-2018, 07:50 AM   #3
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Hi Walt, So glad to have you join us here. I am also glad that you have found the site to be helpful to you. I hope to hear more from you. Keep coming and sharing with us.
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