Get help!

[CCTAU]

Had my best friend from high school through 30 die yesterday. He couldn’t stop drinking. The liver only allows so much. I, and many others, had to back away. He ruined his marriage, relationship with kids, and most all others, except for fellow drunks. I’ve only spoken to him sparsely over the years. It was mostly him asking for money. So many times I wanted to help, but it was like throwing gasoline on a fire.
I know some of you like to partake a bit. If you’re not sure you have a problem, ask your family. If they say you might, then you do. Get some help. Fight to live.
You only get this one shot.
And talk to Jesus. You’ll be glad you set up that relationship because if you don’t stop, you’ll be having the next one face to face.
Love you all, except for those I don’t. You know who you are.
Get help.
Fight to live.

[Snaggletiger]

Truth!!!

[Snakebite]

Had my best friend from high school through 30 die yesterday. He couldn’t stop drinking. The liver only allows so much. I, and many others, had to back away. He ruined his marriage, relationship with kids, and most all others, except for fellow drunks. I’ve only spoken to him sparsely over the years. It was mostly him asking for money. So many times I wanted to help, but it was like throwing gasoline on a fire.
I know some of you like to partake a bit. If you’re not sure you have a problem, ask your family. If they say you might, then you do. Get some help. Fight to live.
You only get this one shot.
And talk to Jesus. You’ll be glad you set up that relationship because if you don’t stop, you’ll be having the next one face to face.
Love you all, except for those I don’t. You know who you are.
Get help.
Fight to live.

Good message.

Drinking in excess is certainly not the way to go for good health or maintaining relationships. Moderation is key for most things in this short life.

The same warning applies to food addictions, sedentary lifestyles, tobacco use, porn (relationship aspect), drugs, etc.

Sorry for the loss of your friend.

[AUJarhead]

Sorry for your loss, buddy.

[Kaos]

Hate to hear that. 

I’ve had several friends I’ve had to turn my back on because they wouldn’t admit their problem and refused to get help.  It’s tough.  But if you don’t they drag you down with them. 

[Snaggletiger]

Hate to hear that. 

I’ve had several friends I’ve had to turn my back on because they wouldn’t admit their problem and refused to get help.  It’s tough.  But if you don’t they drag you down with them.

Snagette has/had a friend, and former business partner, who she has had to basically walk away from for the same reasons.  Beautiful lady, who for years now has been drowning herself in alcohol and pills.  The wife tried and tried and tried to help her in every way possible, but the cycle kept repeating itself over and over until Kay said, I can't do this anymore. It's probably been 2 years or more since they've spoken.

I know it eats my wife up inside, because they were great friends.  But she couldn't take the lies and feeling like everything she did to help, just took a backseat to the addiction.     

[CCTAU]

Hate to hear that. 

I’ve had several friends I’ve had to turn my back on because they wouldn’t admit their problem and refused to get help.  It’s tough.  But if you don’t they drag you down with them.

One of the hardest decisions one will ever have to make.
Everyone feels for the addict, but they forget the family and friends left behind in the wake.

[The Six]

Sorry, man. Addiction is a cruel disease.

[CCTAU]

Just a bump and a reminder.
My cousin, same age as me and my friend, made a statement after my friend’s death that he too was going through the same thing.
Well, we all thought he was just beginning that journey. Nope, he died yesterday.
If you have an issue, please get help.

[Snakebite]

Just a bump and a reminder.
My cousin, same age as me and my friend, made a statement after my friend’s death that he too was going through the same thing.
Well, we all thought he was just beginning that journey. Nope, he died yesterday.
If you have an issue, please get help.

Sorry for another loss you and your circle have had to endure, CCT. Messaging is on point.

[War Damn Six]

All jokes aside, alcohol is fucking poison.  No one enjoys a couple of beers more than me but even a couple make me feel like shit the next day.  I haven’t had one in a few days and this type of thing makes me question why I do it at all anymore. 

Condolences, CCT.  It’s a helluva drug. 

[CCTAU]

I'm 57 this year. And its getting ridiculous as to how many people I grew up with that are having these issues.
We all like a good cold one. But its not worth dying over to me. I know its a sickness, but dang its hitting hard.

Y'all stay safe out there. And take care of yourselves. Our age of greatness won't last forever!