[RoosterRedux]

My favorite drink was the 90 Minute Dogfish Head IPA. And I preferred it as a chaser for sips of Jägermeister.

I don't think I was an addict, per se, but I have seen great changes in myself since quitting alcohol.

I have known some serious addicts though and will say this about their quitting.

Alcohol can be a real demon. When a man or woman who is addicted or nearabouts addicted decides to quit, they face a tough fight. But after getting down into the trenches and fighting and winning--after a long and rugged fight--they build new character (and it is never too late, even for an old man or woman).

After all, character is built in battle, it is not something you are born with. The weaker you are when you start or the weaker you become in the battle, the more character you build in victory.

I wish more addicts understood this because one of the greatest strengths of their enemy is his ability to shake their confidence and faith in self.

I have been around addicts who have defeated the demon of alcohol and/or drugs. They are men and women of great bravery and character.

It is a battle that can be won. For many, it is a battle of life or death.

[LittleBillyInfidel]

Thank you for the thoughtful reply. You're very sagacious and I hope that anyone who is struggling gets to see your wise words here. I certainly have some serious contemplating to do. RR, what were some of the physical changes that you noticed after weeks or months? Best personal regards, Billy

PS - It's been two months since I've been off of Facebook. That certainly was a useless and semi-destructive addiction I thought I'd never shed.

[MomwithHope]

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