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I Quit Alcohol 20 Years Ago
by misslja, Jun 15, 2008 11:38AM
Since this is under the category of "Success Stories" I'd like to share how I quit alcohol 20 years ago. I didn't go through AA or any self-help program. I know a lot of things came into play the day I actually quit. But I remember listening to an L.A. talk show where the host would constantly say "If we only knew how powerful we were." Wow! Maybe I could do a lot more than I thought I can.
Well the day I quit drinking I woke up hungover, got my coffee and sat on my bed in silence thinking of my life---where I'd been for so many years and where I wanted to go. I wanted to finish college, lose the rest of my weight and get closer to God, all things I couldn't do while I was drinking so heavily.
Well I gotta tell you that it was SO worth it. I find life very difficult at times---sometimes unbearable....BUT...now I can face whatever it is I need to face and deal with life. I don't hide behind alcohol anymore. Freedom from alcohol is so much better than being weighed down with dealing with alcohol when you have a drinking problem.
I love that freedom. That's why I know I'll never go back to drinking........
Linda
Well the day I quit drinking I woke up hungover, got my coffee and sat on my bed in silence thinking of my life---where I'd been for so many years and where I wanted to go. I wanted to finish college, lose the rest of my weight and get closer to God, all things I couldn't do while I was drinking so heavily.
Well I gotta tell you that it was SO worth it. I find life very difficult at times---sometimes unbearable....BUT...now I can face whatever it is I need to face and deal with life. I don't hide behind alcohol anymore. Freedom from alcohol is so much better than being weighed down with dealing with alcohol when you have a drinking problem.
I love that freedom. That's why I know I'll never go back to drinking........
Linda
Member Comments (2)
by nyychic, Jun 15, 2008 10:33PM
Congrats!
by margypops, Jul 04, 2008 03:09PM
To: misslja
What a wonderful inspiring story it was a pleasure to read we sometimes forget the Positive Good things we do dont we,you deserve a big Hug for being so strong, I am glad you wrote about it ,it will inspire others to do the same, Thanks again.
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