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action_lawyer_comics t1_iy1trfk wrote

Reply to comment by TaxEnvironmental1889 in Your Future Self [Image] by PJMurphy

Yes and no. I did have to delete the part of my personality that thought drinking a pint of whiskey every night was a good way to cope with reality, but I am able to do all the adult things while still loving cartoons and video games.

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PublicThis t1_iy29nb5 wrote

Having watched my dad drink himself into a wheel chair and then to death, I urge you to keep on trying.

I heard somewhere recently that sometimes we can try and fail at something many times but as long as we keep trying, one day it will work.

My dad was very proud and refused help. Wouldn’t even talk about it without blowing up. He was an extremely successful man. Addiction doesn’t care. I think he thought he had much more time. Addiction doesn’t care about that either. It breaks my heart.

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action_lawyer_comics t1_iy2akn0 wrote

Thank you for sharing. I’ve been sober for over 10 years. Looking back, I’m not tempted even a little to backslide. Once I got used to sobriety and found better hobbies than the same books, tv shows and video games I’ve watched a hundred times before, it truly was a positive change with zero downsides.

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PublicThis t1_iy2byil wrote

Oh I’m sorry I think I misread that part of your comment. Congrats! It’s a beast

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didumakethetea t1_iy3wwf1 wrote

Don't be sorry, I'm an addict struggling to find sobriety right now. You did something for me today.

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PublicThis t1_iy3x87s wrote

I’m around to talk if you ever want. I’ve fought the demons too. :)

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LukesRightHandMan t1_iy349rw wrote

Hey dude, congrats! 5 years here myself. Got a question though.

My brother's having a hard fight right now for his own sobriety, and we were just talking last week about him reading the same books over and over again but not in a discussion about sobriety. What was the connection for you?

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