Im a alcohholic!! But iv not had a drink for 6yrs today & i dont mind admiting im very proud fo myself. Its not been easy no one said it would be but is well worth the efort coz life is so good sober. If you got a drink problem there is help out there but you got to ask for it talk to a friend or loved one & ask for help you have nothing to be ashamed of. I take one day at a time i didint need a drink today so i wont need one tomorow.. Life is so good sober.
2006-09-17 00:20:01 · 12 answers · asked by sillyarsestu 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
have I got something to be proud of?? Yes and here it is, i was a virgin when I got married early this year. Old fashioned, some may say but wud rather be than be HIV positive or pregnant with an unwanted child. I have a university degree, a good job, and a wonderful man. And sexually no regrets at all.
And yes life is good sober and chaste. We need more sucess stories like yours, thanks for asking!!
2006-09-17 00:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by Bootilicious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup-de-doodle!
I am now a normal fully functional person, thanks to me.
I married this guy really young (19). Had two beautiful little girls with him. The only problem is, the whole time I was with him, he was an abusive person, mentally and physically. He was an alcoholic (please don't take offence, I know damn well that just because someone is an alcoholic it doesn't mean they will abuse people) and a drug user. He had a very addictive personality and gambled all our money away at one point. It took 6 1/2 years to leave him. Despite all my friends and family trying to get me to do it sooner.
In the end I knew all the lies he told me, that I was stupid, fat, useless and everyone, including my family, hatted me.
So i took my kids and went to stay with a friend. It took a couple of months, but, now I'm a normal, stable person who is not afraid of him or anyone and never will be. I have friends, confidence and best of all, a partner who loves and respects me and is the best father to my children than they could ever need.
I know I went on a bit, but maybe someone out there is in a situation like mine used to be and I just want them to know that they can do it. Break the chain and free themselves.
thanks
Oh and by the way, Well Done and may peace love and happiness be with you always.
2006-09-17 08:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by Kerrie-anne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations! got a first degree at 22 years (2003)- that's something believe it or not. Still with my first job but Im looking for another. Its not always the big things we look at, small things count the most, such as making some one's day or being there for a friend can mean so much even if u you see it as an achievement.
Today's world is so stressful & helping someone see the brighter side of life is seen as an achivement to me.
2006-09-18 05:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by Luvy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well done you! You definitely *should* be proud of your achievement. I feel for you because yo can never let your guard down on alcoholism.
I am proud that having been raised in an abusive family in spite of that I have a solid, happy marriage based on mutual respect and love. We are very different but we give each other the space to be who we are. I deal with emotional problems brought on by the abuse but *have* learned to live within my limitations and do things I never thought I could.
Keep up the good work, friend. And thanks for a positive question!
2006-09-17 07:40:46 · answer #4 · answered by anna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a wonderful bright daughter aged 9 thats well worth achieving,she changed my life around.Also being a senior orthopaedic plaster technician in my local hospital which i though i would never pass with all the exams etc,well worth the pain,head aches,and loss off sleep.Well done to you mate 6yrs is a long time no going bck now think positive.xxx
2006-09-17 08:53:56 · answer #5 · answered by Sexy Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hiya like you I'm a recovering alcoholic which will 3 years this Xmas and life is so much better without it,and yes I'm proud but i just wish i had admitted defeat sooner,as i have wasted so much of my life battling with it,i also have a son who I'm so very proud of as he has being through it all with me,seeing me at my worst, sleeping in car parks and just being a down and out,he has turned into a fine young man which could have easily gone the other way after what he went through because of me,so yes i'am very proud
2006-09-17 07:51:12 · answer #6 · answered by amber_xx66 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also am an alcoholic and can't understand why you have given up drinking is so good - ok you made a choice probably to keep other people happy not yourself - but funnily enough most normal people I know also drink if not to the extremes i do - not drinking is as abnormal as alcoholism drinking sensibly is the norm
2006-09-21 02:17:15 · answer #7 · answered by mini the prophet of fubar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CONGRATES on your 6 years :0)
I also am proud of myself for having three children and actually bringing them up to respect and consider others in this life. Hopefully they will not turn into the majority yob culture of today.
2006-09-17 07:30:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - I passed my driving test at 57. on the second attempt.
2006-09-17 18:05:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
congratulations!!!! my dad is in aa too and so far he is going steady...i know how life is when my dad is sober and when he is drunk....AA can really change your life and it has done wonders in our family!!!
congrats again on completing 6 years ..taking it one day at a time.
2006-09-17 07:32:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋