JulianP Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 (edited) deleted..... Edited February 5, 2010 by JulianP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenophon Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 First, the statement, "not a real alcoholic" cannot be taken seriously. This venue is not an exercise in onedownmanship. No one here can be in the one up position by inverse braggadocio.The idea that alcoholism is a disease can be useful from an operational point of view: it affords the medical profession the opportunity to be part of the solution to a problem.Julian's posts indicate, quite clearly, that no artificial drama need be created. There is sufficient inherent drama. I think that a reduction in drama is indicated; and, something akin to a 'business like' stance. I think that a strengthening of motivation and determination is needed; not he opposite.The matter is: how is that done?Julian's post also demonstates this: there are cosequences to going visiting in another person's life. Further, those consequences will not befall the visitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrmaJean Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I feel close to speechless after reading this. Even in what little I know of you, it is not surprising to me that you have turned your life around in the way that you have. Your inner spirit is too powerful, pure and radiant to be denied. Your mind is unbelievably vast. I find that taking a tour of it while reading your posts oftens makes mine ache from the strain. I find the brain exercise challenging and pleasant, though. The gifts you carry within you showed you the way. I'm so glad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 What about us that aren't recovered yet? Does this include what we may be going through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenophon Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 yes, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malign Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Absolutely, Paula. I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has anything positive to add.And it's good to see you back with us again. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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