tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.comments2023-10-21T03:42:10.245-04:00THE CLEAN LIFEThe clean lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12085344845884022086noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-65699328539283386652013-10-03T12:54:59.513-04:002013-10-03T12:54:59.513-04:00Anonymous -Thank you so much for reading and your ...Anonymous -Thank you so much for reading and your comment, I am so glad it has given you hope because that is one thing you can not lose and that is hope. It took me years to get out of denial and admit I had a huge problem with alcohol. You have to stay strong and positive at all times and you will achieve long term sobriety as I have. October 27, 2013 in only a few weeks will be 4 years sober for me. The time sure flies by. You can do it, I did. Just make your mind up once and for all and in the beginning stay clear of those that drink and keep yourself busy at all times to keep your mind off of alcohol. God Bless you and stay in touch please!<br /><br />MarkThe clean lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085344845884022086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-40711931625052142402013-10-03T12:27:22.885-04:002013-10-03T12:27:22.885-04:00what a great article. I am struggling every day. I...what a great article. I am struggling every day. I want to leave my best friend forever, but saying goodbye will be hard since its been in my life so long. My kids are almost grown and they never seen me sober for more than 2 days. I am ready to change my life. I loved your story. Gives me hope. Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-32586220904591941802013-10-03T07:25:26.033-04:002013-10-03T07:25:26.033-04:00hey nice post meh, I love your style of blogging h...hey nice post meh, I love your style of blogging here. this post reminded me of an equally interesting post that I read some time ago on Daniel Uyi's blog: <a href="http://danieluyi.com/how-to-sustain-your-willpower-and-achieve-that-goal-youve-set-for-yourself/" rel="nofollow">Sustain Your Willpower And Achieve The Goal Fast</a> .<br />keep up the good work friend. I will be back to read more of your posts.<br /><br />Regards<br />Daniel Efosa Uyihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207528724158754856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-73460013396097544842013-09-12T10:36:50.050-04:002013-09-12T10:36:50.050-04:00Hi Mark...are you still as busy as ever with your ...Hi Mark...are you still as busy as ever with your job? <br /><br />Excellent points you've posted here. Besides the actual physical effects on the body, there are the emotional ones as well.<br /><br />I'm glad I never knew you when you were drinking alcohol...I would have considered you an ass, lol.<br /><br />I think the changes are remarkable-and all good. I especially love that you've made an about face: from being a negative personality to now. You, my friend, are one of the most POSITIVE people I know, and the fact that you took action to follow your dream-well, you are an inspiration!<br /><br />Keep up the great work writing, socializing, and in your recovery. Say hello to Linda for me. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786110500379916465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-75552572674522334522013-09-10T10:09:20.209-04:002013-09-10T10:09:20.209-04:00Great post at ever..And headsoff of you dude to re...Great post at ever..And headsoff of you dude to recovery to be a alcoholism. goedkoophttp://jumboslijterij.nl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-90505415997404404332013-09-06T12:46:16.692-04:002013-09-06T12:46:16.692-04:00During this time, Substance abuse treatment Center...During this time, <b><a href="http://www.cenikor.org/" rel="nofollow">Substance abuse treatment Center</a></b> program gained the attention and respect of President Ronald Reagan. While visiting the Houston facility in 1983, he told residents: "We believe in many of the same things, such as opportunity, hard work and [the] self-confidence that work can bring. ... suzana martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364317153631339761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-56459441999578587912013-08-06T02:39:37.234-04:002013-08-06T02:39:37.234-04:00This blog has excellent description with great inf...This blog has excellent description with great information regarding how recovery from the alcoholism.The all things of this blog should definitely helpful to alcoholic for cure from that habit.<br /><a href="http://www.addictioninterventionnow.com/" rel="nofollow">Drug Addiction Interventions</a> Intervention serviceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813366149867340859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-43195955033498254732013-07-15T06:42:27.215-04:002013-07-15T06:42:27.215-04:00It is matter to discussion. Many people try to avo...It is matter to discussion. Many people try to avoid drinking alcohol but for some reason it won't happens.How to Make Your Boobs Bigger Naturallyhttp://www.buildyourpost.com/how-to-make-your-boobs-bigger-naturally/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-64692601476348804132013-05-30T02:50:57.555-04:002013-05-30T02:50:57.555-04:00Seeking for techniques on how to stop drinking alc...Seeking for techniques on how to stop drinking alcohol is one of the most essential steps in the journey of quitting alcohol and should be put on top of the list. The reason is simple and clear.<a href="http://addictioninterventionnow.com/" rel="nofollow">Addiction Intervention</a>Intervention serviceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813366149867340859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-33232741410419723982013-05-15T08:59:50.758-04:002013-05-15T08:59:50.758-04:00For alcoholics who have decided to get help for th...For alcoholics who have decided to get help for their drinking problem there are many different treatment programs and approaches available.<a href="http://www.addictioninterventionnow.com/residential-treatment-placement/" rel="nofollow">Family Intervention florida</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07889355164661006089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-10916025577130006722013-05-08T16:46:49.155-04:002013-05-08T16:46:49.155-04:00Thank you for sharing these pointers on how to qui...Thank you for sharing these pointers on how to quit on drinking. Not a lot of people have the strength and will to let go of something so fun – just like me a few years ago. I partied every night and I partied hard. I guess I got the saying “all work and no play makes you dull” the wrong way and overdid the “play” part. When I realized that the life I once knew was slowly being taken from me because of booze, I found it in myself to have the conviction to BE SOBER and STAY SOBER.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://recoveryassociatespalmbeach.com/our-program/drug-specific-treatments/" rel="nofollow">Dinah Gerdts</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03538860642721644214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-81693505040036195202013-05-06T15:51:51.972-04:002013-05-06T15:51:51.972-04:00Thank you for your response Mark. I appreciate y...Thank you for your response Mark. I appreciate you opening up and sharing your experiences so that others can learn and try to understand/cope. Our household is not a happy one and I don't know if I can or even want to fix it because I feel betrayed and let down. I will read your article, I appreciate it.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-3269333322463300192013-04-26T12:13:43.730-04:002013-04-26T12:13:43.730-04:00K- I am so sorry to hear about the problems you ar...K- I am so sorry to hear about the problems you are having with your husband. Taking those anti depression drugs and alcohol are not a good combination. I wish I could say something that will help, but he has to be the one that surrenders to his addiction. I have found through my experience with drinking that no matter what any one said to me I just didn't listen. I though they were all nuts. I had to surrender on my own terms . Here is a article I wrote on how and when my life changed .<br /><br />http://thecleanlife.hubpages.com/hub/A-Life-Changing-Whisper<br /><br />God bless you and don't give up K. Hopefully he will realize he has a problem and gets the proper help to get better.<br /><br />MarkThe clean lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085344845884022086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-19888517878481707662013-04-26T11:24:39.625-04:002013-04-26T11:24:39.625-04:00Mark, Very important message for anyone to read-e...Mark, Very important message for anyone to read-escaping the problem does not make the problem go away. Keep up the great work in spreading the word. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786110500379916465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-54173812161934430792013-04-26T10:16:16.700-04:002013-04-26T10:16:16.700-04:00Hi Mark. I came across your article and well I am...Hi Mark. I came across your article and well I am looking for a way to forgive my husband of only 4 months. He suffers from depression. He has since he was a teenager but he hid it behind drinking and smoking pot. He felt ok as long as he was stoned or drunk. For 10 years I have known him and he has slowly plunked along in his lifestyle. Almost 3 years ago we decided to give our relationship a true chance. At first I thought I could handle his lifestyle but then I realized how impossible it is trying to be in a relationship with someone who was so out of touch with reality because they were drunk and stoned. I delved deeper into his reasons behind his drinking and that is when we discovered the cause for it. He went onto anti depressants and quit smoking and drinking. He had one slip up and I caught him smoking cigarettes one time and we worked through his stress and why he did it. When he proposed to me he said he waited as long as he did to propose because he wanted to be 100% certain he would not go back to that lifestyle so I whole heartedly agreed, but did say that pot is not allowable in my world and I will not tolerate it. He assured me that life was in the past and he was finally happy for once. We married in December and have been toodling along. About a month ago I had a work function and it was open bar. We did not think there was a harm in him having a fun night so he went all out partying. 2 weeks ago I came home early from work, sick, and I caught him drinking in the basement. I found hidden gin bottles all over the house and even a joint. I asked him to tell me the truth and he lied to me and said he wasn't drinking or smoking. Even though I had the proof! Once the dust settled he explained that he has been feeling incredibly low again so turned to drinking because it makes him feel better. I am just so hurt because he did not come to me, his wife, and say he was drowning. The doctor believes that the drinking that night at the work function off set the meds he was taking and that started his downward spiral. I am so angry that he was able to lie to my face and sneak around my back for such a long time. I figure that if he loved me he would not be able to lie to me or run the risk of destroying our marriage. I cannot find it in my heart to forgive him because I feel that his lies and sneaky behavior means a disregard to our marriage vows and promise of love. I don't know how to rationalize his lies or even start to forgive because although I know he has a mental problem that still does not excuse his ability to lie. <br /><br />KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-32098263763535038492013-04-04T10:04:42.722-04:002013-04-04T10:04:42.722-04:00Antoine- Thank you for reading and your comment. y...Antoine- Thank you for reading and your comment. yes drinking alcohol for a celebration is certainly okay, but for myself and those that can't handle it or don't when to stop is a problem. We don't need (I) don't need to relapse all for a celebration. Thanks again!<br />MarkThe clean lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085344845884022086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-28185242350663094622013-04-02T01:24:32.771-04:002013-04-02T01:24:32.771-04:00To escape or at least forget problem for a moment ...To escape or at least forget problem for a moment is more likely the reason why a person gets into drinking. I am glad that it has never been the reason for me to taste <a href="http://www.seasonsmalibu.com/about/" title="malibu rehab" rel="nofollow">alcohol</a>. My father taught me to drink only when I am happy as it indicates that something must be celebrated.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01958781773075865257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-44088703280480494032013-03-28T20:12:37.591-04:002013-03-28T20:12:37.591-04:00Renee, thanks do much!! i am in the writing mood t...Renee, thanks do much!! i am in the writing mood tonight LOL. Take care and if I don't see you, have a wonderful Easter Holiday.The Clean Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116281294580897972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-54721528630363780652013-03-28T19:51:31.141-04:002013-03-28T19:51:31.141-04:00Very encouraging, Mark. Thank you!Very encouraging, Mark. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-3176769786859908702013-03-28T18:55:09.118-04:002013-03-28T18:55:09.118-04:00Julie, Thank you for your comment. I hope all is w...Julie, Thank you for your comment. I hope all is well in your family now Julie. I am trying so hard to get this point across and make people with an addiction understand there is hope and help for all.<br /><br />God Bless you Julie and thank you!The clean lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085344845884022086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-86868683299446308102013-03-28T18:52:25.562-04:002013-03-28T18:52:25.562-04:00Tony, thanks for reading and your kind words. I am...Tony, thanks for reading and your kind words. I am very happy with life now. Sobriety ROCKS!!The clean lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085344845884022086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-80369927741780978572013-03-28T17:38:48.211-04:002013-03-28T17:38:48.211-04:00This was a great post. I have lived in and around ...This was a great post. I have lived in and around alcoholics for a lot of my life and I can say that the effects of alcohol on relationships are devastating. It took a serious problem between my father and I to see how his drinking affected his judgment. Thank you for getting sober and then helping others live that life too.<br /><br />Julie DeNeenhttp://juliedeneen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-35946603637323630402013-03-28T16:53:49.708-04:002013-03-28T16:53:49.708-04:00Bill, Thanks for stopping by and reading this. You...Bill, Thanks for stopping by and reading this. You are so right, I was a mess along with the garage as well. Happy outside because I had my beer, but dying on the inside of loneliness. You are correct in every word Bill. Walking the sober life with you is wonderful as well!<br /><br />Lets keep it going and we will in time make a difference to many lives.<br />God Bless The clean lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085344845884022086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-55277353174457785852013-03-28T16:52:14.216-04:002013-03-28T16:52:14.216-04:00Cleaned up your life and your garage ..... good go...Cleaned up your life and your garage ..... good going !!<br /><br />TONY ZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3083872711364514454.post-48756014655483090142013-03-28T16:35:22.524-04:002013-03-28T16:35:22.524-04:00I am very familiar with that rock bottom, buddy, a...I am very familiar with that rock bottom, buddy, and I have no desire to visit it again. Love walking this sober journey with you, Mark. The picture is a classic....messy garage, overweight, looking like you are happy but dying inside...and alone. A picture is worth a 1000 words and that one sure is. :) Keep doing what you are doing my friend.Sunday Reflections or Stumbling Towards Happiness by Bill Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14386915361062607299noreply@blogger.com