my apology to IA and fellow mods........

[Scotsman]

I'm gonna try to keep this short and sweet. This past weekend my wife was gonna leave me and take my 21 month yr old son with her , i was told our marriage was on paper only. This all stems from my raging alcoholism . I have been battling this since i was 14 , it runs rampant in my family , here lately it has taken a serious toll on me. As i look back at threads i have started and post i have made , i am ashamed at the majority of it , some things i said i regret others i would still say in my sober state , i am not lookin for any pity by any means , and this is not a "look at me "thread . it is simply to explain some of my actions towards others , as of yesterday i checked my self into an outpatient rehab(i would do inpatient, but i have to continue to work to support my family) and am being put on antabuse meds this week , so again sorry to all those that i did hurt and offend

[-EnVus-]

Get better soon bro and remember better days are ahead

[Dylan]

It's ok buddy. I'm really proud of you for being able to stand up and take action. Regardless of whatever happens keep your head up.

[isa2o3]

You are all good man. We are going to have our differences, but we have been on here for years. Sometimes we fight and then we make up. At the end of the day everyone has the right to be here. And we are glad to have you here.

[ZOSICK]

Good choice looking for help when your family is in need rather than let it go..
i too tend to drink 6 coors lights every other day and post dumb ass stuff i would not post sober.. so good luck brother!

[Echonova]

Brotha... Being able to publicly admit there is a problem, is a big step in the right direction and not an easy thing to do. The first step down a long road is always the hardest. I cannot tell you (in a freaking internet post anyway) how proud I am of you. You have been battling this demon for a long time, and that fact there are actions behind the words this time gives me great hope.


You are a greater man than the sum total this world would have you believe.

[Catnip]

Brotha... Being able to publicly admit there is a problem, is a big step in the right direction and not an easy thing to do. The first step down a long road is always the hardest. I cannot tell you (in a freaking internet post anyway) how proud I am of you. You have been battling this demon for a long time, and that fact there are actions behind the words this time gives me great hope.


You are a greater man than the sum total this world would have you believe.

+1

Wish the best for ya, man.

[Austin?]

You need to spend time with you families instead of staring at the computer replying IA post. From the look of your post count you asking for a separation.

[-EnVus-]

You need to spend time with you families instead of staring at the computer replying IA post. From the look of your post count you asking for a separation.

His post count has nothing to do with the OPs thread of Topic

[Dylan]

You need to spend time with you families instead of staring at the computer replying IA post. From the look of your post count you asking for a separation.

Really? Grow up man.

[Austin?]

Really? Grow up man.

Shut the hell up dick face if I read correctly he want no pity.

[Julio]

1000 mile journey begins with 1 step... Good luck sir.

[Browning151]

It takes a lot to stand up publicly and acknowledge that you have a problem and that you're taking action to fix it and take care of your family, I don't know you personally but that says a lot about what kind of person you are. Best of luck with the recovery, I'm sure you'll have a ton of support from your IA family whenever you need it.

[Relentless]

Good luck with the rehab and your family, man. Hope it all works out for you.

[Scotsman]

thanks a million for the support everyone , except Austin , you are now up for ban friday , haha

[Scotsman]

Good choice looking for help when your family is in need rather than let it go..
i too tend to drink 6 coors lights every other day and post dumb ass stuff i would not post sober.. so good luck brother!

heck i wish it was beers , it was straight gin (to mask the smell) and i lied to my wife for a couple years about , now i know deep down she knew the whole time

[Relentless]

thanks a million for the support everyone , except Austin , you are now up for ban friday , haha

hahaha ... good one !

[DarKStaR]

But seriously good luck man

[Scotsman]

actually just got back from picking up my blood work , i am very surprised my liver is not a raisin , some levels are as lil high (didnt surprise me) , but the counselor said i'm good to go for the meds

[Austin?]

Yea maybe I need a few days off of IA.

[Vteckidd]

I've found through personal experience the best thing is find another stimulating hobby. I gave up social binge drinking over a year ago and dedicated myself to gym and playing basketball.

Its an outlet, a mind occupier.

Find something to transfer that energy of drinking into something else. It helps.

Good luck man

[Scotsman]

I've found through personal experience the best thing is find another stimulating hobby. I gave up social binge drinking over a year ago and dedicated myself to gym and playing basketball.

Its an outlet, a mind occupier.

Find something to transfer that energy of drinking into something else. It helps.

Good luck man

thanks man , you have def seen the beast , imagine that cut in half and thats the daily scotsman

[cactusEG]

No shame my good man. It takes a strong person to come out and admit they have a problem. You did right by enrolling yourelf in a program. Keep your head up and try ur best to move foward. You have all my support homie

[green91]

Congrats on taking the first step to get off the sauce. Take a few minutes now and write down why you are starting, what you are feeling, and what you've got to lose. It may help you to be able to go back and read what you were feeling months from now when the uphill challenge gets tougher.

[Dylan]

I guess you're 27 going on 12 lol. Good luck dealing with the real world one day

[Scotsman]

Congrats on taking the first step to get off the sauce. Take a few minutes now and write down why you are starting, what you are feeling, and what you've got to lose. It may help you to be able to go back and read what you were feeling months from now when the uphill challenge gets tougher.

excellent idea

[Crazydelsol]

you are a cool guy! i hope everything goes well from now on!

[Scotsman]

I guess you're 27 going on 12 lol. Good luck dealing with the real world one day

[Echonova]

Austin?'s age says 27...

[Scotsman]

Austin?'s age says 27...

actually just caught that ,lol , thanks........

[Dylan]

actually just caught that ,lol , thanks

el oh el wut da fawk.

[Scotsman]

el oh el wut da fawk.

you are way to young to remember who that is ,lol

[Dylan]

you are way to young to remember who that is ,lol

Well, that may be the case, however, you're so old that you know who it is!

[Scotsman]

Well, that may be the case, however, you're so old that you know who it is!

touche

[silversol]

Robert man You made a huge step admitting you have a problem! Its runs in my family and luckaly i dont have a addictive personality. The person in my family with a major problem drinking still to this day wont admit they have a problem! Me any you have a history And if you ever need someone to talk to you know im only a phone call away!

[teh bri]

I'm gonna try to keep this short and sweet. This past weekend my wife was gonna leave me and take my 21 month yr old son with her , i was told our marriage was on paper only. This all stems from my raging alcoholism . I have been battling this since i was 14 , it runs rampant in my family , here lately it has taken a serious toll on me. As i look back at threads i have started and post i have made , i am ashamed at the majority of it , some things i said i regret others i would still say in my sober state , i am not lookin for any pity by any means , and this is not a "look at me "thread . it is simply to explain some of my actions towards others , as of yesterday i checked my self into an outpatient rehab(i would do inpatient, but i have to continue to work to support my family) and am being put on antabuse meds this week , so again sorry to all those that i did hurt and offend

It definitely takes a lot for someone to admit their faults. Trust me, been there and done that more than once. But the best way to look at it is, you're seeking help and you're putting in effort in supporting your family and that's all that matters. I'm almost going through the exact thing, besides the marriage part, so I know where you're coming from. If you need anything, you know how to contact me. Best wishes in your recovery and I wish and respect everything you're doing.

[metalmatt47]

It takes a real man to stand in front of a crowd of their peers and admit such a tragic flaw. You have the strength to stand out and admit your problem, so I hope you have the strength to follow through with your treatment. You're taking all the right steps and I really hope and pray that you'll make it out.

Keep it up man. I don't know you, but you don't seem like a half bad dude.




Best of luck with you and your family. Also, if you need to talk about it, we're all here.

[cferg94lude]

Good luck man, I haven't been here long and don't know you but like others have said it takes a real man to admit their faults. This will be a life long battle for you and I wish you the best of luck.

[jonbuice5591]

my cousin actually had a problem witht his last year and he too checked himself into an out-patient rehab and got put on some pain meds and he has been doing great ever since. he just hates whenever people are like hey man wanna come have a drink this weekend because he knows that if he takes one drink it will light his fire again and he wont be able to control it. good luck man! i know its a battle but you can conquer it.

[stretch]

I'm gonna try to keep this short and sweet. This past weekend my wife was gonna leave me and take my 21 month yr old son with her , i was told our marriage was on paper only. This all stems from my raging alcoholism . I have been battling this since i was 14 , it runs rampant in my family , here lately it has taken a serious toll on me. As i look back at threads i have started and post i have made , i am ashamed at the majority of it , some things i said i regret others i would still say in my sober state , i am not lookin for any pity by any means , and this is not a "look at me "thread . it is simply to explain some of my actions towards others , as of yesterday i checked my self into an outpatient rehab(i would do inpatient, but i have to continue to work to support my family) and am being put on antabuse meds this week , so again sorry to all those that i did hurt and offend

the first step to recovering from any problem, is to admit and come to terms with urself that u do have one. Props for taking the steps to better urself and save ur family. u have my blessings and i hope u stick to it, this site needs guys like u......
P.S. and for the idiot who is trying to kick this man while he is down, u are an insensative prick of a BOY. go sit ur ass down somewhere this is serious business here