Guest guest Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Im sorry to hear about your rough journey so far. I promise It will get better if you let it and we are here for you. We have alot in common: I was married 28 yrs to Mac and have 4 kids(34,28,25,17). When I married mac Ihe told me had Hepc and had been a Heroine addict in his 20s. His sis Darlene was my age and was his side kick doin drugs...she became my bestfriend. they were recovering when I came in the picture, and just drank and smoked weed..I didnt know nothing about hepc and married mac in 1974. he started to have health problems and saw a gastro/Heptologist 5 yrs before he died and was told to stop drinkin and didnt think treatment was an option having to work to support the family.5 yrs later we buried darlene she died of cirrohsis/hepB & C..it broke our hearts and he went down after that.She died Dec 22nd and he died 1 month later. They both continued to drink,(so did I)until a yr later when I was diagnoised..I had been tested in 2000 and showed neg for hepc..but I was hospitalized in 2003, I was yellow as a damn bannana and a sick lady..and scared to death.I quit drinkin( I had drank all my life) Loved Beer...and whiskey shots.. started treatment and became a memeber here and now Im 3 months post treatment and undetectable If i can do it so can you and I didnt want to but had to..my kids do not deserve to have to bury one more family member that they love, I have buried 12 immediate family members since 95..thats to many, so Im trying to stay alive because i know down the road there will be a new life waiting for me. I have lost some of my drinkin friends buthave gained so many more sober ones..I cant believe That I did quit..I would tell my friend that when I get old they would have to wheel me into the Beer Joints...Im glad this didnt happen..Im 54 and hope to find a new mate someday but Im so loud and crazy I think I scare em off..LOL This Group has got me through some damn hard times, but I made it with thier help and having a positive mind!!! You will too! Im sorry to hear of the death of your partner, but I know he would want you to be healthy and start new..You can beat this like many others here and your still young and can still shake that Booty!!!..My heart is with you and I promise to be your support as much as I can, since we have so much in common. Any questions any time..Im here.email me privately if you like...and hope we can be the support that will get you on your way to Beat this Dragon!!!!...Love and Texas Hugs, PatMcbride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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