(((Gardner)))

I save posts in a text file that are really important to me. Early on in my sitch, I was struggling with what the extent of my W's drinking problem was. You offered me the following post:

Originally Posted By: Gardner
A drinking problem by definition is not manageable. Hide-able, sure. Function relatively "normally" in society despite it? kinda sorta, but life becomes a performance. A drinking problem, too much drinking, habitual drinking, alcohol abuse, self-medicating, whatever you call it is a problem.
Or, more often than not, it is masking a problem.

Followed by this post which sent me searching bookstores. Trimpeys book was a key read for me, especially with regards to my own guilt and denial over W's drinking. As I type this, I'm making a note to reread it.
Originally Posted By: Gardner
For more insight, you might want to look at the book Rational Recovery by Jack Trimpey. Different approach. Worked immediately for me. Not a one-day-at-a-time approach. Rather Starting-today-and-forever. Not forever on-going recovering. Recovered. Period. (though I over simplify)Higher success rate than AA.
But, your call, of course.


You do have a lot to offer. Thanks yet again dear friend!


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