Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 Hi Sue, You are such a brave person!! You really are. I remember through the years that I have been a part of this CEDA family, all the ups and downs that you guys have had. I know that was really hard for you. I grew up with an alcoholic mom and stepdad who was physically and verbally abusive. You are so smart to be telling the bottom line right now. Hopefully, that will not become something that he uses in some way against you or to try to weaken you when you are still very vulnerable. Please take care and remember, no matter how hard this is, you are a very strong, determined person with so m uch to give.I am so glad to see you fighting for your self.Remember that we are always here for you...online or off!!! Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 I hope you are feeling a little better each day. I understand how you feel about Craig. It's so good that he's going into rehab. I hope you can remain friends, but you must always remember that he will always be an alcholic. My dad is. He recovered about 36 years ago. He was fine until one day about 10 years ago, when my mom left and went to New York for her mom's 90th b-day. Out of the blue, dad called up the liquor store and had them deliver 1 beer. He told me later that he thought to himself - well, if I'm ever going to be able to taste another beer, nows the time. Well, the next thing he remembers is waking up in the hosptial. My sister found him at home. Apparently, after that 1 beer, he called up and ordered a whole bunch of vodka. He drank and drank for three days till my sister came over to check on him. He was almost dead. During that time, he fell and broke his jaw. I'm telling you this because my family never thought he would ever drink again. It had been so long. Dad says he didn't even really think about it. It just happened. You just need to be careful, and remember. I know it's hard. I've been there. But, lets hope that in a few years, you can look back and be proud for taking care of yourself, even though it's hard. And, you've got a lot more going on now than just Craig. Just hang in there, and remember you have friends who care. You'll get through this. I know that you are going to surprise yourself at just how strong you can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 Dearest Sue -- What you are doing is one of the bravest things you can do. To take your whole life and turn it completely upside down and inside out -- all so that you can survive -- shows the strength that is inside you. You have taken the single largest, most important step in your life and now we all are here to support you and give our friendship and companionship to you. When you are feeling really down and sad, I hope that we can help you and be there for you. You've got a lot of people pulling for you! Lean on us whenever you need. Take care and Love, Patti Update on Sue K HI all, I want to thank everyone again for caring and helping me out. I have been feeling very depressed with the loss of my husband, my Mom's abilities and the loss of my dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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