12 months alcohol free. I made it!

[Heatho]

Good on you Rod that's very well done mate. I've gone nearly 6 months without ciggies too and don't miss them at all. Was out on Saturday night with a group of mates and most of them were smoking and the smoke was burning my eyes and making me feel crook.

You'll have to celebrate with a cuppa tea.

 

[stoyve]

Life is good, top work mate.
Cheers Steve

 

[DrDuck]

I'm full of admiration for what you have done, RJ, it's just fantastic. I have seen plenty of blokes ruin their lives and families through the grog, and used to give it a serious nudge myself from time to time. I was never a bad drunk, which was why the wife put up with it (her dad was a drinker, though, and she grew up thinking blokes drank beer for breakfast and women drank tea - luckily I never got to that stage).

I am much more sensible these days, although like Doug, was the victim of the Tuena curse a few years ago. I Left the rum at home last time and did no damage at all.

 

[rocketaroo]

Am stoked for you, and your family/friends, now that you have kicked the booze Rod, and enjoy a much better life without it. Such a hard thing to do, but the benefits are tremendous! I have myself abused alcohol, at different times in my life, and know just how bad it is, to yourself, and those that care about you. Now, when are hitting the next HH?

 

[Ramjet]

I have seen plenty of blokes ruin their lives and families through the grog.

I was close to losing everything Doc. Luckily I have a great woman who stood by me.

I am much more sensible these days, although like Doug, was the victim of the Tuena curse a few years ago.

I am sorry I missed Doug's episode at Tuena Had one or 2 myself at Nundle gatherings :8

 

[Ramjet]

Now, when are hitting the next HH?

3 night shifts starting tonight unfortunately. Maybe Friday.

 

[rocketaroo]

****** weather until thursday anyway!

 

[Bacchus]

Isn't it strange how without even meeting someone you can still feel their pain , joy , ups and downs through a gold forum. I recall your 6 month post Rod and thought to myself you would make it ,your good will towards others shows a glimpse of the positive person you must be .

All power to you mate

 

[Explorer385]

Well done Rod.

Terry

 

[blisters]

Fantastic achievement Ramjet, you're a credit to yourself and an inspiration to others.
Jon

 

[Billy]

Congrats RJ! Great achievement mate.
I think I can safely say we are all rather proud of you!
Well done!

Cheers,
Billy.

 

[Wally69]

Your determination in overcoming personal adversity has been very cool

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Your success has made me happy

8.( 8.( 8.( 8.( Your story has affected my sentiment soul, overcoming personal daemons is something I respect a great deal as it takes a great deal of guts and determination.

Congratulations Ramjet, I am glad your journey has resulted in unexpected riches.

 

[kemjak57]

Very proud of you RJ, huge achievement. Bless you mate it's a pleasure to have your noggin on this forum. All the very best for the future you are inspirational. Cheers Rick

 

[bundyjd]

That's excellent RJ, didn't know you had been on that journey.

After years of 100% self inflicted abuse in my younger days, the best thing that ever happened to me was marrying a women that doesn't drink, neither does any of her family.

I still enjoy a social drink occasionally, but well moderated. There's rarely ever any alcohol in the house other than what I might have bought for a bike or prospecting trip.

Even better still, neither of the kids have turned out to be big drinkers.

Hats off to you mate

 

[silver]

All victory to you RJ,.... I'm still only toying with the wagon at the moment,.....but deep down I do know what needs to be done,....it's that perseverance at the start that seems so difficult,....even when you know it's just a state of mind needed to overcome it all(for me at any rate),.... Very glad you've had such a great win with it all.

Dear Silver, if I can do it anyone can.

It can be done.
It happens one day at a time
If you can give it up for 1 day you can give it up for two
If you can give it up for two days you can give it up for a week
Months then YEARS
You will soon stop dying for a drink

If you fall over get up and start the process all over again.
If you fall over a few times the closer you are to beating it.
I reckon I went ass up about 20 times but I got there in the end.

Good on ya Ramjet, what a great effort, happy days.
I reckon Silver won't be far behind ya.

Life is mostly froth and bubble.
Two things stand like stone.
Kindness in another's troubles and courage in your own.

Good luck Silver, we have never met but we have been in the same place.

Thanks Jimbob,....I know I'll get there one day.

 

[Tathradj]

Just hang in there Silver and knock the bloody thing down.
I truly have seen folk's beat this.

 

[silver]

Just thought I might revive this post, as it was inspirational ,.... those seeds of thoughts that sit there bideing time till time sits right can truly have their day, they grow through gaps and crevices in the undulating field's of emotions, till ripening yield their fruit.
very close to seven months alcohdry at this moment in time for me ,... took 9 1/2 months from germination of inspired thought before the fruit yielded for me, but, when I took that step across into the realms of non drinker it was easier to accomplish than I realised. I do know that having inspirational example setters and people saying you can do it, and seeing first hand the high esteem one is held in by ones peers on this forum for being able to quit/stop drinking alcohol as a personal accomplishment, is one very good seeding, even on fallow ground. Even though Mrs S still has a few drinks, and even though at times I even pour some of those drinks, or walk into Uncle Dans and buy full bottles of spirits, it never even makes a dent in the armor ,.... I hope, my seven months of being a non drinker (even over Christmas and New Years) can help (along with the rest of this thread) to set seeds and inspire others to do and achieve what they will. After all, I feel that once you can make your body jump through this hoop, anything is then possible. Live long and Prosper my many forum friends.

 

[user 7222]

We DO Recover.

 

[user 7268]

Kudos to you Sir Firstly for admitting you had the problem and then secondly for kicking it's ass.
Just re read string ......................... Silver I'd say you well on the way down the home straight ................ stick with it

 

[golddiggerart]

Well done mate.........Congratulations on 12 months...