tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post5426386558209934328..comments2024-03-27T22:57:59.870+00:00Comments on klahanie: A Sobering Thought. klahaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-59477475442356236862018-06-26T23:15:40.267+00:002018-06-26T23:15:40.267+00:00Oops and hello Chris aka Ms. Faustus,
Here's ...Oops and hello Chris aka Ms. Faustus,<br /><br />Here's proof that lingering impact of my past and the chronic fatigue that plagues this beleaguered soul dictates that it took 2 and 1/2 months to reply to your, kind thoughtful comment.<br /><br />Peace be embraced by us both, my lovely friend. Thank you.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-19380890856099872472018-04-06T17:35:34.619+00:002018-04-06T17:35:34.619+00:00Congratulations, old friend. It is a big kilometer...Congratulations, old friend. It is a big kilometerstone indeed, and that freedom is priceless. Hope this year is kind to you, and my regards to Penny.Ms. Faustushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744120373670081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-86861191667435157742018-01-23T20:08:45.503+00:002018-01-23T20:08:45.503+00:00Thank you for the follow up comment, Lee. Old pat...Thank you for the follow up comment, Lee. Old patterns will never be repeated because the key to it all was that I became genuine in conquering the illness that nearly destroyed me. A number of folks would be devastated and so would I, if I ever went back to that dark, frightening place. Yep, a certain dog would not be amused.<br /><br />Thank you, Lee. I appreciate your thoughtful words.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-6139488527803157522018-01-23T20:04:40.295+00:002018-01-23T20:04:40.295+00:00Hi Becca,
Thank you for the congrats in regards t...Hi Becca,<br /><br />Thank you for the congrats in regards to my upcoming twentieth anniversary. I hope that my success in defeating the addiction will be inspiration for others. <br /><br />I appreciate your encouraging words, Becca.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-83770779653186782432018-01-23T20:02:56.305+00:002018-01-23T20:02:56.305+00:00Hi Shannon,
Thank you, Shannon. I was amazed at ...Hi Shannon,<br /><br />Thank you, Shannon. I was amazed at how easy a choice sobriety became for me. When I stopped, the sense of relief and freedom has positively overwhelmed me to this day. Yes, I have worked with a number of charities to help those with addictions to learn to help themselves. Thanks again, Shannon.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-7140329215321503132018-01-23T20:00:27.798+00:002018-01-23T20:00:27.798+00:00Hi Sharon,
Thank you so much for the congratulati...Hi Sharon,<br /><br />Thank you so much for the congratulations, Sharon. Distraction techniques and finding positive replacements for my addiction have worked wonders for me. Thanks again, dear friend.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-39908976009821858712018-01-23T18:16:39.730+00:002018-01-23T18:16:39.730+00:00Congrats on your upcoming amazing anniversary! It...Congrats on your upcoming amazing anniversary! It is so nice to hear a great success story!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335822447056360488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-77953049188984912042018-01-23T03:40:19.753+00:002018-01-23T03:40:19.753+00:00I'm happy you made the choice to become sober....I'm happy you made the choice to become sober. It's not an easy thing to do, and I realize it never stops being something you have to work at. You're strong, and you support those around you. <3 Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-70475067680341843692018-01-22T22:40:14.433+00:002018-01-22T22:40:14.433+00:00Congratulations on your twenty years of sobriety! ...Congratulations on your twenty years of sobriety! That is quite a feat. Addiction is an awful thing and a hard thing to overcome. Well done, my friend!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-22454718711022675602018-01-22T17:24:29.656+00:002018-01-22T17:24:29.656+00:00Here's to small steps and not going back to ol...Here's to small steps and not going back to old patterns that haven't worked in the past. Sounds easy, but I know it's not, and I know how much courage it takes. You've got it, so I have no doubt that you're going to stay the course. If you don't, I believe there are a lot people who will let you know about their displeasure. Not to mention a small but tenacious dog.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-28428619444591481272018-01-22T16:53:36.814+00:002018-01-22T16:53:36.814+00:00Hey Joylene,
It's a delight to see your amazi...Hey Joylene,<br /><br />It's a delight to see your amazing self here. No matter the time, eh! Thanks for the congratulations, Joylene. The twenty years seems like about twenty minutes.<br /><br />I don't feel quilt, as such. For I know I've done so very much to to move on from that time by being what I hopefully is a kind, caring, even better person than before the illness dominated my life. <br /><br />Thank you for your wise, encouraging words, Joylene. Happy birthday, indeed, eh! :) <br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-50989063712084590402018-01-22T15:02:09.844+00:002018-01-22T15:02:09.844+00:00I am the one who should apologize for being late. ...I am the one who should apologize for being late. But never too late, eh? Congratulations, Gary, 20 years is a milestone, though it does go by fast. Probably seems like yesterday? I hope you can relinquish all of the guilt for the past. I think we need to look back as parents over our child self. Most importantly, forgiveness allows so much happiness and contentment. Thank your for sharing your special day. Feels like I should be shouting HAPPY BIRTHDAY, young fella!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-51439134443065360212018-01-18T10:23:47.155+00:002018-01-18T10:23:47.155+00:00Hi Jess,
Thank you, Jess. Yes, freedom became th...Hi Jess,<br /><br />Thank you, Jess. Yes, freedom became the obvious choice in my head. Perhaps, rather surprisingly, giving up the alcohol was quite easy when I realised that if I continued to drink I'd be soon dead. <br /><br />I don't feel guilt, as such. I did more than enough to work through that. I just continue to be a hopefully kind, caring person who nearly got destroyed by the evil drink. <br /><br />The new me continues to get better and better. Thank you for your thoughtful words, Jess. <br /><br />Gary 😀klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-84468174044033988852018-01-17T20:00:39.023+00:002018-01-17T20:00:39.023+00:00I am so glad you chose freedom. I am sure it has b...I am so glad you chose freedom. I am sure it has been hard- but you have done it! Not an easy thing to do! You help others by telling your story. Try to let go of the guilt you feel about what you did when you were addicted to alcohol. Over the last 20 years you have proven that you aren't that person anymore. You are a new you! Be proud and only look forward. :) <br /><br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-58344318842251909332018-01-17T17:35:08.668+00:002018-01-17T17:35:08.668+00:00Hi Jemi,
Thank you so much, my lovely friend!
O...Hi Jemi,<br /><br />Thank you so much, my lovely friend! <br /><br />Oh yes and I was so frightened when I was trapped in the addictive torment. The very thing that I was physically and psychologically addicted to was killing me. The killing stopped and the living began again.<br /><br />Bless you, Jemi.<br /><br />Gary 😀klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-7100018961756013022018-01-17T17:32:07.170+00:002018-01-17T17:32:07.170+00:00Hi Yolanda,
Thank you, Yolanda. The demons were d...Hi Yolanda,<br /><br />Thank you, Yolanda. The demons were defeated and shall never darken my being again. Love and hope is the focus. <br /><br />A wonderful 2018 to you and your loved ones at your home by the beach. Thanking you kindly for the upcoming anniversary wishes.<br /><br />Gary 😀klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-44230285247939652022018-01-17T17:29:27.386+00:002018-01-17T17:29:27.386+00:00Hi Lee,
Your friend took a courageous step forwar...Hi Lee,<br /><br />Your friend took a courageous step forward. The fallout from my past addiction is that I'm still quite nervous about being fully out there in the social scene. The addiction knocked the stuffing out of me. <br /><br />The Devil's Tears will never again be a part of my life. Excellent choices and sticking with them, absolutely!<br /><br />Thank you for that, Lee.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-76632987594689361902018-01-17T17:25:47.643+00:002018-01-17T17:25:47.643+00:00Hi Jan,
I most certainly did!
It was the only ...Hi Jan,<br /><br />I most certainly did! <br /><br />It was the only choice in what was left of my battered physical and mental self. I'm very proud, my kind friend.<br /><br />All the best to you, Jan.<br /><br />Gary 😀klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-47643552896910693362018-01-17T17:24:01.597+00:002018-01-17T17:24:01.597+00:00Hey Kim,
That's most flattering of you, my mo...Hey Kim,<br /><br />That's most flattering of you, my most amazing friend.<br /><br />Love and hugs back to you from us here in Leek, Staffordshire.<br /><br />Gary 😀XxOO klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-33234676640016408022018-01-17T17:22:27.349+00:002018-01-17T17:22:27.349+00:00Hi Elizabeth,
My lovely friend, I can assure you ...Hi Elizabeth,<br /><br />My lovely friend, I can assure you that guilt is but a fading thought. Guilt expends unneeded negative energy. What you state is so very true. Dependence via addiction takes over and destroys personalities. <br /><br />The only way to break the addiction cycle is to have the person be totally genuine with themselves that they want to beat the addiction. <br /><br />I greatly appreciate your wise words, Elizabeth. Thank you.<br /><br />Gary 😀klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-46902140043933987172018-01-17T17:18:20.615+00:002018-01-17T17:18:20.615+00:00Hi CraveCute,
Thank you for the congratulations, ...Hi CraveCute,<br /><br />Thank you for the congratulations, Diane. My hope is that a lot of people can achieve the same goal I've accomplished. <br /><br />Let's make 2018 a year full of beautiful things where we savour such wonders as a nice cuppa' and a cute, furry companion! 😀 <br /><br />Hugs back to you, my delightful friend.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-27570994197680859242018-01-17T17:12:58.217+00:002018-01-17T17:12:58.217+00:00Hi Dana,
In actuality, I have forgiven myself, D...Hi Dana, <br /><br />In actuality, I have forgiven myself, Dana. This is good situation for the compensating is one feeling very proud of just how good a man I now am. <br /><br />I'm not reworking history or apologising for my past existence. This is processing and reflecting to give somebody who may be desperately out of control, some inspiration to know that addiction can be overcome. <br /><br />Methinks you shall now forward, Dana. Thank you for the congratulations. We both continue to learn and thus, embrace that more hopeful way ahead on that pathway.<br /><br />Hugs and hope,<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-53043070686924583692018-01-17T17:06:12.781+00:002018-01-17T17:06:12.781+00:00Hi Patsy,
Thank you, Patsy. The booze is totally...Hi Patsy,<br /><br />Thank you, Patsy. The booze is totally beaten. Amazing what strength can be found when one becomes genuine in wanting freedom.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-11940074259296348382018-01-17T17:04:39.040+00:002018-01-17T17:04:39.040+00:00Hi Martha,
And a wonderful, breathtaking freedom ...Hi Martha,<br /><br />And a wonderful, breathtaking freedom it be. Thanks and I'm glad to still be here. <br /><br />Inspiration breeds inspiration. Thank you for being an integral and thoughtful part of it all. I'm honoured to know you, Martha.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-25216000186891889882018-01-17T17:01:58.830+00:002018-01-17T17:01:58.830+00:00Hi Arleen,
Indeed and especially when it becomes ...Hi Arleen,<br /><br />Indeed and especially when it becomes a psychological addiction followed by the horrifying physical addiction. I'm proud, delighted and still a bit surprised that I overcame that horrible illness.<br /><br />Thank you, dear Arleen.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.com