I have a drink problem - Professional opinion

**moosmom** · 03-25-2006, 10:32 AM

Brody's Mum,

That's a big step, admitting you have a problem with alcohol. I've been sober since I turned 40 (13 years ago). Don't miss it at all!!!

The fist thing you need to do is call the toll free number for AA and find out where there's a meeting in your area. If you don't feel comfortable going alone, bring a friend. That's what I did. The more meetings you go to, the more you'll start feeling comfortable. Once you know everyone, you'll need to get a sponsor. Someone you can call when you feeling like taking a drink. It's like a buddy system to help you stay sober.

I've PM'd you with my phone number. Call me anytime!!! I mean that. I'll hang up and call you right back so it won't cost you anything. We're behind you 100% Denise. Anytime you feel like taking a drink, pick up the phone first!

Your biggest step now is to get to a meeting, stand up and say, "Hi, I'm Denise, and I'm an alcoholic. You may not do it in the first try, but that's okay too.

I'll be praying for you. It takes alot to admit what you just did. Take it one day at a time. It doesn't happen overnight. You'll have relapses (I did). They make you stronger. But it WILL happen, but for the Grace of God.

(((((HUGS)))))))))))

Donna

**Catty1** · 03-25-2006, 10:36 AM

Hey Donna. Another friend of Bill's!

I know a few folks who have had relapses - I haven't, and sure hope I don't. I just don't want Denise to get the idea that it will happen for sure, but that it is ok if it DOES too, and to just keep coming back!

The money I spent on booze now just goes on cat toys, cat toys, cat toys... LOL

**moosmom** · 03-25-2006, 10:46 AM

Catty1,

Oh yeah! We've been best of buds since 1993. My friends live in the "hotel", B and B where he was born, behind the bar. They've renovated it through MANY generous donations of time and materials. It's in East Dorset, VT and it is WONDERFUL!!! They have all homemade cooked food, fresh garden vegetables, "to die for" desserts including their famous Bread Pudding. I'm hungry just thinking about it.

Across the street from the Bill Wilson Homestead, is his childhood home. My very first cat, Molly Rose, is a Wilson House cat. She'll be 12 in May. We have a very special bond.

Mine is cat food, cat food, cat food.