>>I am really scaring the h**l out of myself. Not even trying to control the narrative any more, just hanging on. My name is Mike and I am an alcoholic. I am going to go into rehab.
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>>Yeah, sure, as my friend Marie said so many times. You like to say it but you can't do it. You won't get help. It's just your stupid secret. You drink because you want to drink, period.
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>>Push send, dummy.
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>Hey Buddy,
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>I just logged in and saw your message. I'm glad to hear you are an alcoholic. That means you are attending meetings, otherwise, you'd just be a drunk!
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>Small steps can lead to a long journey. Lemme know if you need an ear to bend.


Thanks, John. The response here has been terrific.