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David Knopp
Trad climber
CA
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bluering we can disagree about many things
but in this new chapter
i really wish you all the best.
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Larry Nelson
Social climber
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bluering:
Best of luck on your difficult journey.
More people than you know are pulling for you.
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Steve,
First, well done! It takes bravery to come out publicly like that.
Second, you have a lot of people on this board who know and like you, and want to support you. I hope you count me among them. PM me if there is anything I can do to help. I often wonder if alcoholism or substance abuse generally is, at least in some cases, self-medication for depression. I never had substance abuse issues but, as I think you know, I've had a life-and-death fight with depression and its aftermath.
We know you started a tough route, but we look forward to your triumph over those demons. You have my thoughts and prayers with you.
John
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Binks
climber
Uranus
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Good luck man! I also went thru a bad phase with alcohol. For me, when I was blacked out one time I woke up and had a very clear memory of being a child, before I had every drank alcohol. I realized that I didn't need alcohol at all to be happy, just as I never needed it when I was a kid.
Whatever your journey is, remember that you can get off of alcohol for as long as you need to, or permanently if that's the case. You didn't need it when you were a kid, and you don't actually need it now...
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Go Bluey Go!
Your wife and son need the real guy! So do you!
Susan
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 8, 2015 - 03:38pm PT
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Thanks for the advice and support, you all. I will try to not let you down. This will be near-virgin territory for me. My body has had alcohol coarsing through it for a long time, constantly.
I suppose it will be a huge brain-chemistry change too. That will be weird.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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We've disagreed about more than a few things over the years here on ST, but that doesn't mean you haven't got 100% support and encouragement from me on this.
What Ghost said.
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NutAgain!
Trad climber
South Pasadena, CA
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A bit of unsolicited advice: if/when you screw up, don't beat yourself up about it, and don't give up. Learn what you can from your mistake, then get up and try again. Failure to forgive yourself can be a spark to continue the cycle, taking you down the dark road. And if/when you falter in your commitment to yourself, think of what a blessing you are passing to the next generation. That is a trick to access the love inside of you that is sometimes hard to directly share with yourself.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Best of luck to you.... hope to see your face at Shuteye next year.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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All the best to you, Steve, as you embark on a new journey in life that
is sure to bring you more joy and satisfaction.
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philo
climber
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Wow Steve so great to hear. You're couragous to face your dragon directly and to be so open and honest about it here. Inspite of all the forum sparring we've done I honestly and sincerely wish you all the best and great success.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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The best of luck ....i'm rooting for you!
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survival
Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
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100% Blue, go for it man!!
Many memorable quotes ahead for you. One that always stuck with me:
The good news is, now you get to feel all your feelings.
The bad news is, now you get to feel all your feelings.
Go for it.
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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I'd say it's an X instead of an R on this one. I've lost more friends to this demon than I care to list. Good luck and remember it's just one step at a time each day! You can do this.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Wow...you're a brave guy, bluering. Best of luck to you on this journey ...it will pay off in your relationships with so many important people.
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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I may have something causing the blackouts.
Probably the same thing that caused me blackouts consistently. Mine was cause by consuming massive amounts of booze.
har har har.
But I hope that is what you find to have been the cause too.
Best of luck to you Bluering! It may not be easy, but it's always worth it.
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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You'll be able to drive now any time you feel like it. Tacos at midnight? Hell yeah!
You'll have more cash in your pocket.
You won't feel like crap in the morning - at least not from drinking the night before.
So it's not all uphill from here. Good lick!
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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It sounds like your halfway there with the realization that it is either the addiction or your life including your loved ones. Keep it in mind always that it is either/or. Don't fool yourself that you can handle it. That is how I did it 30 years ago.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Good job taking the first step.
You have my support!
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