>Doug! Holy moley! The dead walk the earth! <lol>
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>I think I can guess who told you.
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>Honestly, I feel so much better for getting it out in the open. You're right, this is a special community.
>
>A call would be great. I will email you my phone number, which has changed since the last time we talked. How about Monday? I will be fine until then. The girls will be here over the holiday weekend and I never drink when they are here.

Have you given any thought to trying to convince yourself that they're coming over every day? ;)

>
>Here's hoping all is well with you and Carol.
>
>PS -- Did you catch any of those election results? [ducking]
>
>
>>Hi Mike,
>>
>>I heard about your message and wanted to drop in and encourage you to continue this path of recovery.
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>>Please feel free to call me, or better yet, email me your phone number and a good time to call and I'll call you (I essentially have free long distance) and do my best to shut up and listen. *g*
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>>There is really something unique and special about this community.
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>>Please let me help you in any way I am able.
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>>Best,
>>
>>DD
>>
>>ddodge@velocitus.net
>>801 593-0707
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>>
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>>>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.
>>>
>>>Push send, dummy.