MY LIVER

If a parent or grandparent was an alcoholic there is an hereditary chance of becoming one yourself. Alcohol is not a choice in an alcoholic. It's gone past that point. I do know people that have stopped with no help from AA or counseling, but they usually are determined to be heavy drinkers who have not crossed the line to alcoholism. The few who are alcoholic and stop on their own, are usually miserable human beings sober.

Hugs,
Connie

Thanks for checking in, Linda. Very glad to hear that you aren't drinking. Looking forward to your results.

And happy holiday to you, as well.

Hugs,
Connie

Hi David, I know you are not ill through alcohol, however these are just my thoughts at this present time, as I am watching someone I care about plying Russian Roulette with her life, after so much help rehab 5x ICU 2x, sober in hospital for 3 months,comes out on lots of needed meds all NHS prescribed, goes to her bank sober changes all her bank details draws Government Money out of her account that is help towards her well being, buys a stash of Alcohol takes it home and starts undoing all the costly funding & medical care, abuses her husband who has loved & supported her. So David just my thoughts at this present time. If we did not have NHS like yourselves, have not paid into medi care of any kind, would this still be the case in majority of people who when sobered up before leaving all the care they have received be bill & have to pay for all their prescriptions and times for rehab ? So MY thoughts are as you state 'doing what we must to get better'. S to say Iam confused David at this stage is an understatement, also take into account that this is not the case for everyone with Alcohol addiction. I know this is a Hepatitis site, but as you know alcohol causes a lot disease. So I sincerely hope you take into account how Iam feeling at letting you guys know, I am angry with my friend as you know what I've been through, & may always have a sick Liver down to ME.


Hope you all have a fab Easter, Mybe I can pray for guidence although I don't go to church I do have faith.


kindest Rehards

Sue (Liverpool)

WTG Linda!!!! Hope you have a great Easter also...

Sandia

Sorry if my post was long winded, am sure some of you have changed your thoughts, opinions etc during your journey. Connie you sound very harsh in my opinion regarding sobriety, I can & would like to,assure you that I am sure my Consultant would clarify that I was more than just a heavy drinkedrinking every day for the past 20 years is not a drop in the ocean, MY opinions are exactly that "opinions" I would like to say that I have done this past 12 months on my own with the exception of my family. It's been 1 year today since my last drink, I have thought about having one during that time, am sure being so Ill has been my saving grace, I don't know what lies ahead for the next 12 months, my every intention is to stay clear from alcohol. I will not end up in the way you suggest Connie, I do feel a little hurt by your comment too, will certainly be very happy in my new way of living

Thanks Connie, I thought you meant that, sometimes reading across the miles can become a little confusing, hope you all have a nice Easter Day I don't like chocolate

Regards


Sue

Although I prefer milk chocolate, at this time of year Peeps are my choice.

What are Peeps David?

Sue

Since this thread is well into the 4th page, I will lock it and start a Pt. 2.

Hugs,
Connie