Just Like a Swimming Pool.

[GoldieGirl]

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That analogy is perfect. I am a real life swimmer and have been since I was quite young. I know that every aspect of your analogy fits to a T what goes on in a swimming pool and learning to swim.

It is comforting to know that as I embark on my new swimming lessons in life that there are lifeguards and seasoned swimmers to guide and support me as I venture farther out into the uncertain waters.

Blessings to you for this post, and I agree also it would be an excellent introcudtion to new members who are getting their feet wet or trying to decide if they want to swim at all.
Goldie

[Aileen]

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Louise,

Great way to break it down. Been sitting on the side of the pool for quite a while. Just reading the posts is great encouragement, though.

Aileen

[Doing My Best]

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Trying to get off the wall

Irishlady, That is just what I needed to read this morning. I am very new here and so many times I feel like I will never make it. Thank you so much for the analogy and please keep posting so I can get inspired.
Thanks, :new:

[icandothis]

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Better late than never!

Hi Louise,

That was a great post to me on two levels. I loved what you said, and I remembered 20 years ago, a good friend of mine using the same analogy about me and several of our friends (including herself) who were in the "swimming pool" of relationships. At the time, she said I was the one in the shallow end letting my feet touch bottom now and then.

Since then I went to the deep end (relationship wise) and unfortunatley have found myself in the shallow end again with my relationship to alcohol. 20 years ago, that wasn't even a consideration. Now it's overtaking my life and I'm wading in the shallow end hoping to end this destructive relationship with alcohol so it doesn't end my relationship with my husband.

Again, thanks so much, you made me realize there that eventually all obstacles can be overcome.

[aprilmoon]

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When I first came to this site it was like sitting on the side of the pool watching all the members who have been AF swimming in the deep end and having a great time.

It's been a week now and I am in the pool and floating. I haven't made it to the deep end, but I am floating today heading to the deep end. Thanks to all of you!!!!

[ondafence]

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Fair play woman. thought it was me talking there! Don't know where I'll go withthis but u gave me hope. thanks Babe

[my fall]

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i'm afraid that i don't know how to swim.

[beautifulred]

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my fall......You will learn...if you want to, you just have to want it and give up the rubber duckie (AL)! It is so much more fun without the RD.....and so much more fulfilling.
Much luck,
BR

[borderboomer]

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:hAbsolutely lovely analogy.

[capricorn2009]

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Fantastic. I'm just at the beginning, and that was hugely encouraging. Thank you!
xx

[angieUK]

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I'm a "worth another tryer"

Followed the MWO program without the Topa two years ago x soon slipped back into old ways, kidded myself, all the excuses.

Realised the other day (shocking!) I am drinking 3 bottles of wine a night, every night, excluding the one glass my partner has with dinner (kidded myself his glass was really big! still is only one glass out of three bottles)

Checked suppliments, going to try with topa this time.

Topa, excercise, CD's, determined! Desperate! get into the pool and take your feet of the bottom!

Angie

[lucky 2.0]

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Good luck to the newbies!

I miss Irish. Glad she graduated from MWO though. Few do!

[CHARLYGIRL]

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Great posting-very encouraging-I'm three days sober and enjoying -I'm not tired-I may even have sex with my S/O tonite seems how I'm not passed out or so foogy I can't think of anything good. Have a nice evening

[CHARLYGIRL]

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keep on trying-practice makes perfect

[voguefit]

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Jittery and scared!

:new:
Hi Everyone
I'm struggling staying sober at the moment, i did it for 6years with AA but just don't want to go back to the face to face meetings.
I had some alcohol this morning to get rid of the jitters, but am now jittery again ( 5 hours later!) i sooooo want to stay off as it always makes me so ill and scared, is there another way than AA. I have total respect for the principles around it but would love another forum to voice fears.
Hope someone can help me!!!
Sian