Alcoholism is a powerful craving for alcohol which often results in the compulsive consumption of alcohol, an addiction. The cause of this craving is heavily debated, but the most ...
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ALCOHOLIC OR SOMEONE WHO JUST LIKES TO DRINK
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Again I have not joined this sight to judge just to offer support tell my story and learn insight but how do you decided if a person is a alcholic or just someone who likes to drink as I stated I have drank I drank for a few years my husband never drank so he usually drove we would go out about every week and I would start drink and not stop until I was plastered we usually went to a local bar I was concerned the life of the party I would dance on the bar and get pretty loose and crazy we had a harley and did crazy things I never needed to drink during the week but when I drank I became 10 ft tall and bullet proof we all know how alcohol alters our mind been in a few bar fight these are not this I am proud of just trying to get opionions here when I would go out I usually knew I was planning on getting shit face the man the killed my daughter I have learned was apparently celebrating his birthday know that I would think you would know that you were planning on getting wasted his friends were probably buying him drinks I know out times I thought I could drive when I could but that is what alcohol does to our minds he had a prior dui and like I said he was 3 times the legal limit I would think someone should have recognize this I hurt for his family he left behind 3 small children, one of the guys in Ashleys car had 3 children so many people trying to recovery from all of this and most of the time we all know what are intentions are when we go into a bar again I am not judging anyone her I am the last person that has that right I am only trying to make people aware of the dangers and even if you don't take anyone else life but your own take it from a grieving mother it has taken everything inside of me too get through this and there are days I feel like quiting don't think I dont' remember what it is like to drink and forget about all lifes problems but when you wake up they are all still there and then you find out all the stupid thing you did the night before. I also know first hand about alcoholism my grandpa was a alcoholic I seen him piss all over his self I seen him threaten my dad with a baseball bat and seen my grandma have to have stiches in her head from him busting her over the head with a bar can and I seen him pour gasoline in the house and threaten to lit a match and know I have seen my daughter die from the effects of alcohol and lost my unborn grandson that was due on my birthday nothing can change all these things that have happened in my life I can only pray to god to give me strength to get through each day and hope that these story will help someone if anyone would like to talk please feel free to contact me my hand reaches out to you hugging all of you Tina
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You can always go to alanon and get some answers. 
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Dear foreverashley, this is a very sensitive topic, I am at a lack of words, for this situation. I usually have something to say. I am not a professional, but I would like to say something magical, to help you.
I know this community and everybody here seems pretty real. Sometimes you might not want to here everything that is said, but what is said, you can take comfort that is from the heart. There is lots of good wisdom here, and we have ALL dealt with loss, I am sure of it. Your loss was just........I really dont have words. Personally I hope we can provide a little comfort. If DS doesnt help you, you might want to consider knowing, that if you are a believer, you will reunite one day, with them!!
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This is soooooo sad.
I often ponder why God allows such things to happen. The answers, of course, reside only within His mind, and will. We can only rest in the knowledge that His will far exceeds our understanding. "You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand." I feel your sorrow. I feel your loss. May God continue to strengthen you, and may He give you peace. Guru
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You probably ARE helping people if they would just look at those horrific pictures, you may be changing someone's mind about EVER drinking an ddriving again.
Those were sadly, the most awful pictures I've seen and to know of your loss just compounds that sadness. :(
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Every horrible thing I try to see a lesson in it. I try to find something I can learn. Every horrible person, or uncomfortable situation I try to see the person as a teacher.
Some things are so tragic it is hard to fathom what is going on, or why it happened....except to learn by...if nothing else, learn you will never be like that or do that!!!!!!! Keep working on yourself, and loving yourself..... Good luck
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I agree Star I too try and see a lesson in any horrible situation like these.
I am thankful to God that I am sober. Ashleyforver I am so sorry for your loss. Words can't begin to tell you how saddened I am to hear your story. Thank you for sharing it. Keep telling it tell it every chance you get. Maybe someone will think twice before they drink and drive. Seeing the pictures of the car should be enough for anyone to know better than to get behind the wheel intoxicated. My heart goes out to you and to your family in the tragic loss. God Bless
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Thank you for sharing and welcome to DS. You started by asking how do we know if we have a problem, nobody could answer that except you. I could tell you that I've been around awhile, and ppl don't generally wonder if they have a problem unless they have reason to think they might. If you're wondering if you have a problem, I would suggest sitting in at an open AA meeting. You don't have to introduce yourself, you don't have to say you're an alcoholic. You could just sit and listen to what ppl are sharing. Try to identify with the feelings that are being shared instead of comparing stories.
I will say a prayer for you and your family.
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thank you for posting, i am trying to figure this one out for myself... i am not particularly worried about my own habits, but i am on a college campus where a lot of people drink; I'd like to see if there are any clear signs that the person needs help, because i often get confused about this... i would also like to know why certain people choose to drink and drive, why some people get insanely out of control when they drink... so may questions on this topic running through my head!
again, i am glad you have come to this site and am also glad to be your friend :)
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Have you ever thought about sharing your story by volunteering through a MADD pannel? If your story can God bless you!
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oops, If your story can reach even one person, you have done your job. Thank you for sharing.
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