Posted by kady on June 9, 2000, at 8:33:31
In reply to Re: Brenda/Shar/Anyone - Did you see 20/20? » ChrisK, posted by Greg on June 9, 2000, at 8:04:31
>My husband is an alcoholic in recovery. He has abstained for 6 years. I have attended some open aa meetings as well as al anon. My sister is very actively involved in al anon as her husband is an alcoholic in recovery. It's strange, but I always felt that alcohol hits people differently as drugs do. I have always felt that the 12 steps were not overly realistic while fully supporting those who work them. I think the 20/20 show was extemely valid in many ways, yet, if you have been sober for years why in god's name would you want to "test the waters". I do feel that in many alcoholism is a behavioral problem and in many it is a chemical reaction etc. I found it interesting as did my husband. I have had family and friends with alcohol addictions and I can tell the difference between true addiction and doing it just because life isn't always what you want. I say to all alcoholics, stick to your sobriety, but know there are other alternatives. It isn't worth the risk. It's expensive and it's mostly sugar! And congratulations to all those who have remained sober. I am as proud of you as I am of my husband. I stopped going to his occassional open meetings because I would tear up at the end of them. I was so proud of all of them!
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