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So I made this one a while ago but put off sharing it. After hubs got out of the hospital and losing my job I *really* fell into alcohol. I never had been fired before and still didn’t address the emotions that came with almost losing my partner in such a sudden/scary way.


When I realized I had a problem, but l wasn’t ready (strong enough) to fix it I made this. This was a way for me to digest that I knew something was wrong. I felt like I was drowning and still waiting for the worst to still happen.


My relationship with alcohol is much better now but I don’t want to let myself forget either. ❤️

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Kevin Evans

Thank you for sharing. Given all the other things you draw and share, strange how things like this are still the most intimate somehow.

Manny45

This drawing is such a deep and meaningful way describing how it feels going through it, I'm glad the hubs is okay and that the alcohol is no longer an issue . I am proud of you ❤️

Mark Masek

That's pretty powerful. I'm glad you found the strength to escape.

VBOF

Glad you're in a good place Dot❤️

The Reddot

It felt incredibly embarrassing. Especially since Dot is so gregarious and alcohol has definitely been a part of “the brand” for a bit. So pulling back felt like a double edge sword. Sure it’s good for my health, but this is my income now. Would the change rock the boat too much?

The Reddot

It took ALOT of work and I understand I’m very lucky to be able to reverse my relationship with drinking to be purely a social/occasional thing.

The Reddot

Thank you Manny. I’m incredibly lucky and happy to be in the spot I’m in

Kevin Evans

Pulling back a bit so it stays fun is probably good for the brand, rather than the opposite. We're all here because we enjoy you enjoying it.

Hevnen

We quit drinking alcohol one month ago. My wife's doctor told her she could take this medicine to make her life better or she could drink. It was a no-brainer. But I realized over this last month I was drinking because I'm not happy with where I'm at in my life. Alcohol made things fun again. It was my only friend, because all of my friends have moved on in life. So I'm very thankful that we had to stop drinking, because it helped me realize that I was truly an alcoholic. Just like my father. Very grateful that we stopped because while my wife's health is improving, my whole health is improving so I can be with her longer, and be happy just being present with her. Thank you for sharing Dot!