Re: Sober 75 Blog

Sober75 — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:56:26 -0500

Yes. However not in a threatening way. We must remember it a desire that brings people in our doors.
Ask the person if they would like to talk and then you can tell him how you got sober and to keep coming back. Try and exchange numbers if you feel it is applicable at the time.
Sober 75

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Re: Sober 75 Blog

Sober75 — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:46:26 -0500

Frank Bruni’s column of 2/19/12 in The Times (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/opinion/sunday/bruni-whitney-houston-and-alcohols-toll.html?_r=1&ref=frankbruni) should be required reading for all sober people if not all people. He brings out the importance of alcohol dependence and how we do not feel it is as dangerous as “powders, capsules and vials.”

If anything, this continues the narrow-minded thinking of the enablers of celebrities. They condone drinking in excess as a right of passage and use of drugs as not unusual (as long as it doesn’t end in scandal or worse per Lindsey, Judy, Marilyn and Elvis). Of course, in all cases, the enablers are on the payroll and they do not want the meal ticket to stop the money rolling in.

As far as the latest celeb death, it is a replay of those in the past with the same hand wringing, tears, and cover ups. These will continue as long as there is a lack of acceptance that alcohol, in volume or mixed with the other drugs, kills.

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Re: Sober 75 Blog

ladyloo — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:39:34 -0500

Hi,

I was at a meeting the other day and a woman next to me (who says she's got a year and a half) smelled like booze. Do I say anything to her?

ladyloo

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Sober 75 Blog

Sober75 — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:55:57 -0500

This will be an online feature for you readers of our web pages that will zero in on all issues regarding sobriety.

I was taken back last week when there was an ad for a reality show entitled DWI and felt that they have run out of ideas for TV programs. Finding a stand out drunk driver? I wonder what the criteria is. How many violations? The highest breathalyzer result? The most expensive vehicle totaled?

Although networks are quick to show intoxicated substance abusers and alcoholics (as well as depicting innumerable pot smokers of all ages) they rarely depict a character with long term sobriety (except on police shows where it seems each precinct has one).

Other topics are: petty annoyances in a self help group like the controllers, the 13 steppers, and the filibuster sharers.

Please respond and suggest topics and let's open a dialogue.

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Freedom Institute Open Houses

HeadsUpDept — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:37:52 -0500

Dr. Bobby Mooney from Willingway is here discussing the importance of adequate detoxification to ensure a more effective therapeutic relationship.

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Re: Anniversaries & Celebrations

ladyloo — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:29:14 -0500

Aw, thanks very much!

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Re: Anniversaries & Celebrations

Waterisfinite — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:54:25 -0500

Congrats on an amazing anniversary, ladyloo!

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Anniversaries & Celebrations

ladyloo — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:21:15 -0500

Anybody else a January baby? I had 4 years Jan 1! This is the better way to live for sure!

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Sobriety in the media

HeadsUpDept — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:32:57 -0500

Anybody notice how many shows have characters in recovery lately? Just last night I watched the "Closer" episode “Road Block” which originally aired on 12/19/11. Both Fritz and Lt. Flynn are in AA. But the "recovery speak" was especially pronounced in this episode because of the story line...which was pretty tight if I do say so myself. Elizabeth Perkins gave an excellent turn as an in-denial-alcoholic whose worst nightmare comes true when she drinks and drives.
What other shows have you guys seen with storylines or character relating to sobriety? I’m always looking to fill my Tivo!

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