>I am as drunk as a lord.
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>It's been a long time since I was drunk. I am still working on it and still going to meetings. It never seems to go away.
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>An unexpected email from a woman I loved more than anyone ever must have set me off. She was gone completely, then she emailed me at work.
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>No one likes to talk to a drunk so I will shut up.
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>A really long time. I feel like I just gave it all back.
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>Well, Mike, I hope it was worth it.
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>In your defense, when your mother lays into you, I'll try to back you. I'll use a variant of the "Tropic Thunder" defense, that you didn't drink the beer, but rather that the beer drank you.

It was a huge mistake and not worth it at all. Back on track today, although worse for wear. I have lost my capacity.

The people in my AA group invariably say the same thing. It's a lifelong disease and the minute you stop working at it you are in trouble. Go to meetings, talk to other alcoholics, and don't ever take anything for granted.

Are you OK about Kansas now? It's just a game.