I have read post and seen post about alcohol, well now I am that guy. Started drinking a few months ago and thought I could control it… I was wrong. Now I am on the brink of loosing my family. I have a great wife and two wonderful little boys. I choose to drink a few nights ago and said some awful things to my wife, the woman I am supposed to love. I never want to drink again I know it will tough but I have to do this. I know others have had the same experiences so far am trying to get some thoughts. Guys I am sorry to bother you all and you guys don’t know me but I know others have gotten help here.
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Contact Troy Allen at 1st Baptist Church College Station. If he can't help, he will know who can. -
I've no experience with alcohol addiction. But the same is true of most addictions: It's much easier to beat if you and it are not in the same place. Never have it in your home. Don't go to bars. If you have have friends that drink when you are around then you may need new friends.
You might consider AA? They would seem to be the experts.Comment
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I drink probably more than I should and have let it "get" to me a time or two. If you cannot control it and it controls you then by all means quit and ASAP for your and your families sake.
I'll send one up for you brother.Comment
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All i can say is Sounds like you know the problem..So STOP DRINKING!!!!!!!!!apologize .ask for FORGIVENESS.from wife and GOD...PRAYERS and GOOD LUCK...Comment
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Prayers up brotha.Comment
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I don't drink but I'm pretty sure you just typing what you typed is taking a HUGE step in the right direction.Comment
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Prayers upComment
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Prayers sentComment
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Surround yourself with supporting and encouraging community who will be there for you when you need them.
As mentioned earlier, your post alone is a huge step in the right direction.
Praying for your journey to fight for your family!Comment
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I know I have a tendency toward addiction. Alcohol addiction is a thing in my family. I’ve been blessed in that I can learn from the example of others without having to go through the fires myself. So, I don’t drink alcohol. All I can say is good luck, pray, and seek guidance. You can beat the demon.Comment
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Sounds like you are on the right track, and will get lots of tips here on beating the drinking. If you just started recently shouldn’t be too hard at least compared to someone drinking all day for 20 years.
My advice, and I respect this May not he popular, reflect on why you said what you did. I don’t mean the booze. Being drunk made you mean but it didn’t make you fabricate a feeling. Communicate that respectfully as a part of rebuilding your marriage.
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Randell I love your thread title. And your right on track. Pride will consume you as much as the addiction. As mentioned above surround yourself with the right support group. That can be a Church Support group, family and friends or your brothers in this forum. I’ve been dealing with an alcoholic in my family for over 30 years to no avail because he refuses to take the first step as you have. Admitting that it’s larger than you is hard. Prayers for you and your family sir. Moving forward just remember that words can never be taken back.Comment
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1 Corinthians 10:13
13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Pray about it, and I'm sure God will show you a way to handle/avoid the temptation of alcohol, as long as you are genuine and paying attention.Comment
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I was drinking every day however, not to the point that it was causing problems.
The end of November I decided to give it up. I really don’t miss it, with the exception of a margarita with my Mexican food. Seriously, it was the best thing I’ve done in a long time. I just feel better, I’ve lost weight, and even though it really wasn’t causing problems with the wife and I, our relationship seems better than it was.
Good luck brother, if I can do it, any one can.
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