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jen shields's avatar

Beautiful Liz. So important to get the message out to 'Normies' that alcoholics drink because they have a disease not because they have suffered trauma and grief. Certainly it exacerbates the drinking but it is not the cause. The honesty in this piece is revelatory for all. Shame is a nasty beast. Thank you for always sharing your wisdom with the world

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Malinda Fisher's avatar

I learn something new every time I read something of yours. You are so strong and brave my friend!

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Kathleen Gibbons's avatar

This is a beautiful piece of writing, Liz. As the daughter of an alcoholic, I know it requires an enormous amount of courage to face your sadness and your alcoholism every single day. Keep going.❤️

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Donna McArthur's avatar

Well done sharing your powerful story Elizabeth. You are so right that the more we destigmatize our issues the more we can help ourselves and other people move forward. I am a high functioning health professional in a small town, wine never got in my way of doing anything until it started to take more than it could give. I began to feel like a shell of my former self so something had to be done. Talking about it helps.

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Elizabeth Jannuzzi's avatar

Yes! Sharing our experience, strength, and hope certainly helps.

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