tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post6991988323439230340..comments2023-03-30T20:05:17.247+11:00Comments on My quest for an alcohol free life: Rock bottomAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-45344913300912030372016-10-04T17:06:05.561+11:002016-10-04T17:06:05.561+11:00I can relate to the problem of identifying what a ...I can relate to the problem of identifying what a "bottom" is as well! Sometimes I hear about some people having a "high bottom", but that doesn't really make sense to me. Hitting any so-called "bottom" is a subjective emotional experience. It has less to do with social standing or status and more to do with how well a person has control over their own life. For myself, hitting "bottom" meant escaping my denial.<br /><br /><a href="http://jrsbailbond.blogspot.com/2016/09/bail-bond-for-first-time-offenders-in.html" rel="nofollow">Eliseo Weinstein @ JR's Bail Bonds</a>Eliseo Weinsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407697057363434395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-25740940397171940312016-09-23T19:20:06.687+10:002016-09-23T19:20:06.687+10:00Day 193 is certainly and accomplishment. If you ma...Day 193 is certainly and accomplishment. If you made it this far, you will make it the rest of the way. Looking back, I bet day 7 seemed like it was impossible, then 20, then 100. Now as you approach 200, reflect back at how far you have traveled and how much better your life is today that you have made it here.<br /><br /><a href="http://khunterlaw.blogspot.com/2016/08/a-seasoned-dui-attorney-offers-tips-on.html" rel="nofollow">Kim Hunter @ K Hunter Law</a>Kim Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733668529059078314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-56612373412654121982016-06-10T00:00:09.557+10:002016-06-10T00:00:09.557+10:00I bet you'll find that dvd somewhere. It's...I bet you'll find that dvd somewhere. It's sad that you lost it but it's a good story to tell your son when he grows up, that he was the reason you wanted to sort yourself out, that that's how much you love him. It's amazing the clarity kids can bring to us. xxxMy time to shinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16901439496533901216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-63703697856170410022016-06-04T22:10:54.586+10:002016-06-04T22:10:54.586+10:00Thanks Wendy. I do feel that sobriety is a gift. N...Thanks Wendy. I do feel that sobriety is a gift. Now I just have to look after it. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-63350883847454163482016-06-04T06:31:08.689+10:002016-06-04T06:31:08.689+10:00The peace of mind that sobriety brings is the best...The peace of mind that sobriety brings is the best.<br />I am so glad you found this gift, Angie.<br />I will pray that you find the video.<br />Bug Hugs,<br />WendyUntipsyteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975521042875808241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-80676510273678784292016-06-03T16:22:46.698+10:002016-06-03T16:22:46.698+10:00Thanks Jackie. I don't have the guts to bring ...Thanks Jackie. I don't have the guts to bring it up with my husband. Maybe one day. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-11485827230251260512016-06-03T14:28:37.264+10:002016-06-03T14:28:37.264+10:00Thanks for this. I hope you find your DVD, I'm...Thanks for this. I hope you find your DVD, I'm certain it will turn up. Maybe get the courage up to ask your husband? Hugs xx<br />Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236064383725290818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-17672504579356808782016-06-03T10:15:06.108+10:002016-06-03T10:15:06.108+10:00Thanks CIC, yes out bottoms are all so different y...Thanks CIC, yes out bottoms are all so different yet they all had such a big impact. Let's use them to stay strong and never go back there again. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-2652138372017631792016-06-03T10:14:04.000+10:002016-06-03T10:14:04.000+10:00Thanks Ripley. There were many occasions like that...Thanks Ripley. There were many occasions like that for me. This one just stands out because I lost the dvd. Let's learn from them and never go back there. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-38975231085726843752016-06-03T10:12:52.062+10:002016-06-03T10:12:52.062+10:00I'm really hoping that happens HD. Maybe one d...I'm really hoping that happens HD. Maybe one day I will do a big spring clean and find it somewhere! A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-12714584244124441282016-06-03T10:11:59.253+10:002016-06-03T10:11:59.253+10:00Hi Ginger, I'm so glad you found your mums cha...Hi Ginger, I'm so glad you found your mums charm bracelet. There were other bottoms for me too, that one just stands out because the dvd was so special and it's lost. I have to learn from it and hopefully never go back to that dark place again. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-71964073203770810422016-06-03T10:09:39.468+10:002016-06-03T10:09:39.468+10:00Thanks Mark, that's a good expression. And so ...Thanks Mark, that's a good expression. And so true. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-62530634112565526922016-06-03T10:09:01.978+10:002016-06-03T10:09:01.978+10:00Thanks IH. I really hope I find it too! A xThanks IH. I really hope I find it too! A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-4834930399682675532016-06-03T09:03:18.722+10:002016-06-03T09:03:18.722+10:00This is really insightful, and encouraging! It'...This is really insightful, and encouraging! It's amazing that rock bottom can mean such different things to different people. Well done! xo Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-31944468457057118442016-06-03T07:04:54.185+10:002016-06-03T07:04:54.185+10:00Your description of how you behaved when drunk so ...Your description of how you behaved when drunk so reminded me of me. Brought it all back. Funny how all of our rock bottoms are different and almost none of them involve DUI etc. It just gets to a point where our values are violated so thoroughly by our actions that we make the final decision to care for ourselves again. Loved reading this. Hugs to you. Ripleybellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484735194209368209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-79981270608885167322016-06-03T05:49:17.447+10:002016-06-03T05:49:17.447+10:00That was a very powerful post, thank you for shari...That was a very powerful post, thank you for sharing. So sorry about the DVD and I hope you do find it someday, maybe some place sadly funny, and can have a chuckle instead of a cry.HabitDonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185750276731609856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-19373162593011566472016-06-03T04:01:51.144+10:002016-06-03T04:01:51.144+10:00Oh Angie I can imagine how sad that must make you ...Oh Angie I can imagine how sad that must make you but in some strange way it was the catalyst for you. I feel like I had a few bottom moments and then drank again so take that as a sign of your strength and resolve. I lost my mothers 18 carat charm bracelet and was 100% convinced myself the builders working on my house stole it. I stewed for about 8 years about it and then during a big clean up of my closet found it all the way tucked in back on the top shelf. Truth is I think I put it there on purpose so that it wouldn't be found by anyone passing through and yes there is a very good chance wine had been involved.Groundhog Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00896347749384197279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-28768903422471019502016-06-03T00:46:31.860+10:002016-06-03T00:46:31.860+10:00I've heard the bottom is wherever you stop dig...I've heard the bottom is wherever you stop digging. I'm just so happy that you stopped digging! Mark from Mark Goodson dot com<br />(Don't have a blogger ID)Mark Goodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729856003776267302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-714765752084296302016-06-03T00:08:13.901+10:002016-06-03T00:08:13.901+10:00I hope you find the DVD. Maybe you put it in a saf...I hope you find the DVD. Maybe you put it in a safe place that night. Congratulations on day 193! xxIdle Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484282558033629506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-5124391606780869382016-06-02T20:50:25.635+10:002016-06-02T20:50:25.635+10:00Thanks PDTG. It's difficult actually writing i...Thanks PDTG. It's difficult actually writing it and putting it into words. But hopefully I can begin to move on now. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-21013639320025113572016-06-02T19:19:46.012+10:002016-06-02T19:19:46.012+10:00I really hope that DVD turns up one day! My last d...I really hope that DVD turns up one day! My last drinking night wasn't great. I might do a post on that one day. You have come so far, congratulations XPutting Down The Glasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02966704674825831278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-7845701494846502042016-06-02T17:32:25.248+10:002016-06-02T17:32:25.248+10:00Thanks Thirsty. I can only be thankful that my bot...Thanks Thirsty. I can only be thankful that my bottom didn't get any lower. But it was only a matter of time. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-18841882015468807162016-06-02T17:30:35.618+10:002016-06-02T17:30:35.618+10:00Thanks SA53. I think I have come a bit of a way. S...Thanks SA53. I think I have come a bit of a way. So much to learn though! Better late than never. It's better to know this now than not at all. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-29354928430282284952016-06-02T17:28:42.584+10:002016-06-02T17:28:42.584+10:00Thanks Anne. That was me too... Such sadness and d...Thanks Anne. That was me too... Such sadness and disparity. And some of the anger too. I want to really start living. In a way, I feel like I have just been born. So much to learn! A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-698643832688716262.post-22171086520664149232016-06-02T15:29:12.107+10:002016-06-02T15:29:12.107+10:00Hi Angie. It is heartbreaking to be reminded of th...Hi Angie. It is heartbreaking to be reminded of these lows. Like you I didn't have what gets called a bottom but it sure was low enough for me, too. I'm really glad you were able to use this event as a kind of pivot into being sober. And I do hope you find that DVD! Big hug to you! xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288935120774241198noreply@blogger.com