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This is going to be a strange post to most, but being the person I am I felt better to start here since the people on this forum are so good and understanding.

I have recently come to a point in my life where the alcohol has really taken over. I didnt fish much last year with an excuse that I was to busy. Then I lied to POPOP saying I was to busy to make the second drop. The real reality is that I have become a DRUNK (or drunker than I already was):confused:

I am not realy sure why I am posting this, but for some reason I feel I need to....

Tight Lines all

Contact AA. I have a friend who goes there regularly and he has become the fellow I knew he was.....

I am no therapist but I do know the first step is admitting you have a problem. I was a party drinker 6-7 days a week 16 years ago. I was lucky and
just quit cold turkey. I helped an uncle quit and it was a hard thing to watch the withdrawals that he had to endure. I am sure there are more on this
board with experience and some more helpful advice than I can give! Right now you need family or friends to help and I will pray that you get the help
that you need! I also bet Popop will forgive you!

Thanks guys. i am already in AA but my hard head wont do what they say,,,,,My only cure has always been the water....

You have came to a turning point in your life,I been there,done the same ,made the same excuses,You realize you have a problem,being man enough to admitt took guts,next step is to get help,you can do that,The last 23 years of my life has been the greatest,Its hard for a man to do anything with one hand,the other is always holding a drink or a beer can.

Amen brothers. Been where you are and feeling your pain. The first step is admitting you have a problem and you've already done that. Good luck my friend. AA works.

Congratulations brother you've got the first big step out of the way. I don't know anything much about you... but I know for a FACT
you have positioned yourself just right for a miracle to happen in your life.

You've already said you can't do it alone... thanks for sharing your need with us and confiding in us to give you some support... but have
you considered turning your life over to Someone who can deliver you from ANYTHING??? You are by no means alone. He is always knocking
at the door of your heart... all you have to do is open the door and let Him in... He promises to lift you up like nothing or no one else can.

May God place His hand on you my brother and let you know that He is ALWAYS there for you. AMEN.

Bigfishlilpond,
It was a big step forward in admitting your addiction but you also need to accept the fact you have this addiction and that you want things to change for yourself. None of us could ever know what caused this or why this problem started but you can be assured you do have the support of most members in your efforts to control this.

I'm not an expert but would suggest you need to remember the good person you were before you started drinking and all the good things you enjoyed before alcohol began to control your life. I think your post is your way of admitting that you realize you have this problem but your not sure where to turn or how to begin to change things for the better.

It's probably very scary thinking about how you will cope and make it without using alcohol and AA may be the best answer, at least it is a good place to help you make that first step towards a new start. There will be days you will succeed and I'm sure days you will fail but your not being judged and with the proper encouragement and support from others, and a honest and sincere effort on your part you will find yourself again!

Seek the positive support of friends and family and disassociate yourself from those that are enabling your addiction and places and surroundings that you have become familiar with during your drinking days.

My sincerest hopes and prayers go out to you with the belief you can and will win this battle.

Thank you for considering us your friends.

Kim

Knowing that you are talking about your problem lets me know that you don't want to be in this situation any longer,I know a Man who also can deliver you from alcohol and anything else you need help with and the best thing about it, he's a spirit and will always be with you (his name is Jesus).Real talk I have a brother that was delivered from alcohol,but he also had to do a year in Prison (dui's) so before you mess up your life any worse or even someone else's do whatever it takes, if you need someone to talk to or even get you out of the house for a fishing trip I'm offering gladly.You can beat this and we will be here to help! I'll be praying for you.

We're here for you.

God grant him the Serenity to accept the things he can not change,The courage to change the things he can,And the wisdom to know the difference.with gods help all is possible,amen

Pray the good lord can fix anything even you

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God grant him the Serenity to accept the things he can not change,The courage to change the things he can,And the wisdom to know the difference.with gods help all is possible,amen

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Couldn't have been a better reply to this guys cry for help.
Praying everything works out for you.

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Knowing that you are talking about your problem lets me know that you don't want to be in this situation any longer,I know a Man who also can deliver you from alcohol and anything else you need help with and the best thing about it, he's a spirit and will always be with you (his name is Jesus).Real talk I have a brother that was delivered from alcohol,but he also had to do a year in Prison (dui's) so before you mess up your life any worse or even someone else's do whatever it takes, if you need someone to talk to or even get you out of the house for a fishing trip I'm offering gladly.You can beat this and we will be here to help! I'll be praying for you.

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I second the above post 100% and know that there are a ton of people here that will do anything for you and most of them you've probably never met....that says something about the fellas on this board. if you ever want to go chase a big cat one night, give me a holler and we'll go. Being on the water is the best therapy there is I think. Hang in there bro and like everybody esle said, you've made the first step. Just remember it won't happen overnight.

Bigfishlilpond,

I have never posted on this forum before, but your post has moved me to do so. I read some extremely good advice from some people who seem to know where you are coming from. You are obviously not alone.

Please take their advice. You have already taken the first step. Just keep walking.

G

spend you money on minnows and gas and you life will be so much better. Take everyones advice.

man you cant beat this thing alone im a x i mean x recovering alcoholic ive been drinking since i was 15 im 42 now and i drunk moonshine every day and if i got a case of beer i would drink till they was all gone and would figure how to get more got saved and have been alcohol free for 3 years now

Ther ain't nuttin and I mean nuttin on this eart that God can't change. All you have to do it invite him over to your heart for a life long visit.

Bigfishlilpond,hate to heard about your problem. I know someone that can help you and his name is Jesus. He said seek and you shall find him. My prayer is you turn to him,he can help where no one else can.
LittleJohn

Jesus is ALWAYS the answer! He is THE SAVOIR, If you ask him, He will fix your mortal life and save your soul. He is waiting on you right now. You are worthy of salvation. Just ask.

Hey man, sorry to hear that this addiction has its control over you. I have a cousin who has battled drugs so long he has lost everythign because of it. DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU!!!!!!!! Take control of your life. We are all where we are in life due to the decisions we've made in our life up to now. Who you will be in the future depends on the decisions you make today. As others have said, Jesus is the answer to whatever problem we experience in life. None of us deserve or are worthy of the love He shows us, but He offers His love and grace to us because He loves us. Please PM any of us if that would be more comfortable to you to talk about things. I am praying for you.
Mike

Take a kid outdoors!

You've already taken the biggest step and this is admitting in a public forum that you have a problem. I will promise to pray for you. We all have a God shaped void in our lives that can only be filled by Him. Find someone that will ask you the tough questions and hold you accountable. Special K's verse always holds true, "As iron sharpens iron...so one man sharpens another".

step 1-we admitted we were powerless

Bigfish....you didn't lie to me...your love for alcohol did. No hard feelings on my part..and anything I can do for you let me know. These guys gave some great advice, but as you know its all worthless, unless you want to quit. I can't say I know what you are going through, because I never consumed alcohol in my life. I just hope that since you admitted the problem you will take the steps necessary to take care of this problem. It will be a battle, as I saw my grandfather and other family members fight it for years. Good luck to you. Poppop.

You may not remember me we only met once, but if i can help in any way let me know, Later Bobby

I've been lucky to never have that problem but I drank alot when I was young. Then after I met my wife who doesn't drink, it just got where it wasn't any fun by myself so I just seemed to quit. I know you feel like this doesn't say much, but if you stay around others who want to help and don't drink around you maybe it will make it easier. Got a friend who drank 10 -12 beers each nite, told me he wanted to slow down, we seldom ever drink at all together, now he says he can take it or leave it, says he feels better too. Anyway I wish you luck.

It took some courage to post this thread, so we all know you have the courage to stop. I have never seen anyone handle this on their own so stick with the help from AA, but also know that we are all pulling for you and praying for you. Good luck, stick with AA, and God Bless you.

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Oh my!:eek:

Guys thanks for all of the Kind words and advice. The setament expressed in these posts will help me along my path. I hope to see you all on the water soon. Take care and thanks again!

Members as I celebrate my birthday and retirement today, I have a important message for you our legislators have a bill in the house to limit our rights and healthcare. The bill #709 was voted on yesterday. I ask all our members to call or email your house representative to vote against the bill! I would appreciate any help you can give to stop this bill. THANK YOU

gambler, i have been fighting a wc case for over 2 yrs. yet to settle or even receive any compensation at all. employer keeps appealing. please for the sake of all hard working people, call or email your HOUSE REP and plead for them to vote againsT any legislation that takes away the rights of injured workers and gives the insurance companies free reighn when to stop your benefits and stop all medical payments you deserve and are due. nobody goes to work to get hurt, so why should we, the injured also have to worry about not getting what is rightfully ours!! tell your reps to vote no!!!! TODAY!!!!!!

I'll look at the bill and see what I can make of it.
Here it is if anyone else is curious -> H709 [Filed]

BTW - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Just another comment ...... Next year when you start getting those political fliers in the newspaper or in your mailbox, or you see or hear them on TV & radio, pay close attention to who paid for the ad. Never take any of them at face value regardless of which side they come from, even if the message seems to go along with the way you personally feel. Use your noggin, do the research (which often takes only a few minutes) and make a decision based on fact.
Politics, which is ideally about representation of the people, is most often MISrepresentation in one way or the other.

Let's try and keep any post that don't concern hunting or fishing in this thread.

Hang in there bigfish! You got a lot of guys behind you here.

This is no where near what you are battling but I have been on a diet for a couple of months. I hit 276 lbs. the end of Feb and said "thats it!" I aint hittin 300! I am now down to 251. Another 20 to go and belive me the first 10 or 15 was easy. Now its a battle. One thing I put down was the alcohol. Sweet tea is the hardest thing. It's a lifestyle change. But I know it's what I want, and if I want to enjoy my sons latter years it's a change I have to make. Help is out there. Talking through it when you feel weak with friends and family and even the guys here will help. Don't be afraid to ask for it. Good luck bro!

Been sober for 17 years this May. Tried alot of ways to quit, but nothing worked. JESUS CHRIST fixed me at once. No withdraws, no sickness, just quit and never will have another drink. Jesus has your answer no matter how bad you think your problem is. Your family and friends will also benefit from your change. After you try everything else, Jesus will cure your problem and save your life.

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Let's try and keep any post that don't concern hunting or fishing in this thread.

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This is funny, couldn't make sense of it at first, all these posts on different subjects mixed together.

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This is funny, couldn't make sense of it at first, all these posts on different subjects mixed together.

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Yea. I tried something that failed so I asked Slab for an Off Topic Forum.

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Yea. I tried something that failed so I asked Slab for an Off Topic Forum.

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Well, like Forrest said .. it happens:D
Thanks for the effort!