[meema]

He made some mistakes, and his first one was picking up the bottle.

He is powerless over alcohol, and his life immediately became unmanageable.

Thanks for this, Laz. No need for those of us who are not perfect to pile on.

One day at a time, Mel. If neccessary, take it 1 hour, or 1 minute at a time. If it's 1 minute, I hope you still have a sponser. Turn it over to your Higher Power. You know He will help you, and forgive you.

Remember that there is no pain in this world that a drink will not make worse. And one drink is never enough...

[Petronski]

Wise words. Thanks for posting them.

[Lazamataz]

And one drink is never enough.

My experience is that one is too many, and a thousand is never enough.

[stands2reason]

Bigotry, unlike alcoholism, is not a disease.