I’m really, really trying to have some symps for this guy—but I got nothing.

It boils down to having the desire to be free of the bondage of booze. I seriously doubt any 12 step program, any religious retreat, or any rehabilitation center would have had any effect on me until I decided that I didn’t want to be a slave to the bottle. It has been a bit over 10 years. If I hadn’t made the decision, I’m sure I would have been dead for just a bit less than 10 years.  I went through Hell 1000 ways, but I now feel it was worth it to get my life back.

Oh Damn! I just woke up and my first thought was, shit, it has only been about 9 years. I guess my math skills got a bit muddled..

Still, glad it happened. Congrats, Gloveshot, good job!

Indeed. Major props to you. I know the bizarre bondage of which you speak all too well, and have to date not made a successful break from it. This makes me sad, which gets me depressed, which makes me “self-mecdicate”. I know it’s damaging to me, I know it offers at best momentary relief, and I know I’m supposed to be smart enough to figure this out. Which makes me an idiot, I know.

Ah, the draw of the Animath. It pulls.

We’re rooting for you, Dimmer. If that’s any help at all.

Thanks - yeah, it’s good to know.