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life without alchol
Does anyone else feel like I do, a bit left out because I don't drink?
After being diagnosed with hep C in 2005, I stopped drinking alcohol. It wasn't hard, my drinking had consisted mostly of wine with dinner, an occasional mixed drink or shot of tequila. Living in wine country for so many years made drinking a glass or two every evening feel normal.
Stopping was easy, getting rid of hepC was not, and the nasty virus is still in my blood stream after having almost killed me. A liver transplant saved my life which brings me to where I am now, over two years post transplant, with renewed energy and clarity of mind.
The last six months I spent in Thailand primarily for dental work.
Now, my husband and I are back.
I view family and friends who have aged, as we all do, and wonder how much the alcohol contr4ibutes to their lack of awareness.
My sister forgets whole conversations. Constantly, I need to remind myself that what I am told, especially in the evenings, is filtered though an haze of alcohol. I worried about the approach of Alzheimer’s in a woman who I now realize drinks every day.
And it makes me aware of my being outside as the one who is sober at the dinner party where people appear stupidly repeating themselves and collapsing into giggles which I do not share. I try to smile and let it roll off of me. Accepting people as they are, is my mantra.
But who can I discuss this with when just about everyone I know starts drinking every evening, if not before?
Its not that I want to drink, I just wonder if any of you find yourselves feeling anything similar to the way I do?
After being diagnosed with hep C in 2005, I stopped drinking alcohol. It wasn't hard, my drinking had consisted mostly of wine with dinner, an occasional mixed drink or shot of tequila. Living in wine country for so many years made drinking a glass or two every evening feel normal.
Stopping was easy, getting rid of hepC was not, and the nasty virus is still in my blood stream after having almost killed me. A liver transplant saved my life which brings me to where I am now, over two years post transplant, with renewed energy and clarity of mind.
The last six months I spent in Thailand primarily for dental work.
Now, my husband and I are back.
I view family and friends who have aged, as we all do, and wonder how much the alcohol contr4ibutes to their lack of awareness.
My sister forgets whole conversations. Constantly, I need to remind myself that what I am told, especially in the evenings, is filtered though an haze of alcohol. I worried about the approach of Alzheimer’s in a woman who I now realize drinks every day.
And it makes me aware of my being outside as the one who is sober at the dinner party where people appear stupidly repeating themselves and collapsing into giggles which I do not share. I try to smile and let it roll off of me. Accepting people as they are, is my mantra.
But who can I discuss this with when just about everyone I know starts drinking every evening, if not before?
Its not that I want to drink, I just wonder if any of you find yourselves feeling anything similar to the way I do?
Hector,
If you have any future plans for visiting Clearwater/Tampa area, let me know. It would be great to meet you, maybe dinner, and get a few creaks in our necks at Clearwater Beach.
Hope your doing well.
If you have any future plans for visiting Clearwater/Tampa area, let me know. It would be great to meet you, maybe dinner, and get a few creaks in our necks at Clearwater Beach.
Hope your doing well.
I understand the age issue, but beauty is beauty. And a beautiful woman is at the top of my list for the most beautiful sights in the world.
Sunglasses cover many things, being out too late as my eyes are blood shot, nodding off cause I'm tired or bored and tired, discrete reconnaissance of bikinis. But I'm single so I am free to admire. The problem is, I get a creak in my neck from turning around so often...Oh well, the price we guys have to pay.
Hector
Sunglasses cover many things, being out too late as my eyes are blood shot, nodding off cause I'm tired or bored and tired, discrete reconnaissance of bikinis. But I'm single so I am free to admire. The problem is, I get a creak in my neck from turning around so often...Oh well, the price we guys have to pay.
Hector
Hector, yes, the eye candy is very nice, but unfortunately most are younger than my oldest daughter. Still hard not to look, but sunglasses are a must if my wife is with me, lol. Walks on the beach near sunset are a safer bet for me now, and keeps me out of the hot sun :) .....
James, ahhhh, don't tempt me with a cold Fat Tire. Great way to finish a long ride, eh?
James, ahhhh, don't tempt me with a cold Fat Tire. Great way to finish a long ride, eh?
You know what I really miss? Cigarettes! I quit 21/2 years ago when I was put on transplant list and I still want one everyday.
After I found out I was SVR I celebrated by having a frozen Margaretta at a restaurant and since it was at least 5 years since I had a drink I thought I would get a buzz. It wasn't anything special.... I don't really hang around any drinkers anymore, -Libby
After I found out I was SVR I celebrated by having a frozen Margaretta at a restaurant and since it was at least 5 years since I had a drink I thought I would get a buzz. It wasn't anything special.... I don't really hang around any drinkers anymore, -Libby
I miss beer. Used to have one a day and in a glass fresh from the freezer. Mmmm Fat Tire.
but oh well...not such a big deal to give up when your liver is stage 3 !
but oh well...not such a big deal to give up when your liver is stage 3 !
"I don't need alcohol to be happy."
You said it perfectly...
Of course living in Tampa doesn't hurt either. There is some serious eye candy at the beaches there. Luckily my heart is still in good health, otherwise I might have had a heart-attack by now...Lots of days spent at Clearwater Beach...being oh so happy and falling in love every 5 minutes.
;-)
Hector
You said it perfectly...
Of course living in Tampa doesn't hurt either. There is some serious eye candy at the beaches there. Luckily my heart is still in good health, otherwise I might have had a heart-attack by now...Lots of days spent at Clearwater Beach...being oh so happy and falling in love every 5 minutes.
;-)
Hector
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