Good news and kinda-good news...

Ashes

Ashes

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The good news is that I got a computer for Christmas! I can now actually go online at home instead of only occasionally on weekends at work. The computer was my "Christmas bonus"! Pretty cool, huh? The guys got guns; I got a computer.

The kinda-good news (and I'm only telling you all this because so many of you know me and what's been up with me...) is that I've signed up for alcohol counseling. I went for an initial evaluation, but was then switched for some reason by my insurance to another place that is in the same building (I suppose because the other place was better-established and covered more counties) and had to do ANOTHER evaluation. I am scheduled for my first one-on-one session next Monday, and I will then go to group therapy twice a week for 8 weeks.

In a way, it totally sucks and I'm terrified of the whole thing, but in another way, I'm looking forward to the prospect of being somewhat "normal". It's totally embarrassing, and I hate having to do this, but I'm afraid of what would become of me if I didn't do it.

Just wanted to touch base... Sorry I haven't been around much lately.

~ashes
 
Congrats Ashes. Don't feel bad about going for help. I've done it and so have many others. It is if you are too proud to go for help that you are in trouble. Good luck and be strong.
 
Ashes--good for you! :D I haven't had any alcohol for over a year now. It's scary at first, but it really does get better. Please feel free to email me if you want somebody to talk to about it.
 
You need to talk, you know how to find me, Laura. I think this is all good news.
 
Outstanding Ashes. Your "kinda-good news" is great news. I spent about 30 years drinking and some other chemical entertainments. It cost me a marriage, a few jobs, and my self respect. I wanted to quit and made a few failed attempts. I finally did it and haven’t touched the stuff for 9 years now. Sobriety is truly wonderful, it turned my whole life around. You will love it. Best of luck.
 
My dear, that is good news and GREAT news!!! :D

Now use that new computer to make new friends and KEEP in touch with the old ones! :)

You've got a difficult task ahead of you but it Can be done.
 
Excellent new all round I'd say. It takes guts and willpower to do what you're doing and if you ever need any encouragement there are obviously plenty of people here who can supply that. Good work.
 
Don't know you, but that is AWESOME news. You'll do great and if you need anything, there are usually alot of great people around, even in the night, here. :cool:

And congrats on your new computer too :D
 
Don't be terrified.

I quit drinking some 20+ years ago, after consuming mass quantities of hard alcohol for 25 years, and did it on my own. I signed up for job retraining at that time through the state, as I have a bad back, and they said the alcoholism is an even better disability:rolleyes: ,so I said OK, lets use that.
They then said I'd have to go to a county alcohol abuse clinic for 6 months to qualify for retraining.:eek:

I had been sober for 6 months at that time, and resented having to go, and went with a chip on my shoulder. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was actually pretty informative, and the others were just like me, had the same types of problems, drank for many of the same reasons, etc. .

It's an eye opener to find that there are others just like you in, in all walks of life.

Enjoy it, I did!:eek: ;)
 
Glad to hear it Laura :D
Enjoy the computer, and best of luck with your counseling. I know you can do it :)
 
We're here for you, Ashes. One day at a time becomes one week at a time becomes one month at a time becomes, well, one day at a time! Hang in there lovely one!
 
Good news and great news, beautiful girl!

As my mother always told me, alcohol is a good servant but a bad master.

You are doing exactly the right thing, and you have 25,000 friends supporting you.

If you're feeling low, someone will be on-line to chat to. Your wee, small, dark and lonely hours are my breakfast time. Don't be a stranger.

maximus otter
 
Good luck, think about when you succeed. Longer life, better health, better appreciation of life, more time with friends/ family, considerably less chance of cancer/ liver disease, a lot more money for knives too! good luck.

As for it being embarassing, anyone else you meet there will understand, theyre in the same situation!
 
Ashes, good for you! We are all human and need a hand up once in a while. Taking the first step is always the biggest. A whole bunch of people here care about you and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Have a great 2005!
 
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