Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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Try keep things light. If you are bringing in deep stuff, try not to go overboard.
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Things that are clearly on-topic for this board should be posted as a separate post and not here (except if you are new and still getting the feel of this place)
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evolving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
I'm doing it bad y'all NGL. Gaw gave me hope and it still does bless my Frens here. But
In my personal life I'm blackpilled that I'm ever gonna overcome my drinking and that shit gonna kill me
Please don’t give up hope. My dad drank until I was eighteen, 1985. He went to an alcohol treatment center in Charlotte NC for a month. A few months ago he told me he isn’t even tempted by alcohol. Ironically our doctor told him it would kill him. That doctor was a hardcore alcoholic. I don’t know why my dad even went to the doctor. He was rarely sick and never missed a day of work. Unfortunately he was a mean drunk and it took its toll on my family. If there’s anyone you can confide in when you can’t control drinking, please do so. In my teens I was an alcoholic, then weed. I’ll always be a sugar and chocolate addict. I’ve drastically changed my diet and can’t bring it in the house. I’ve been married thirty five years and in the past year is the first time I’ve felt comfortable talking to my husband. He knew but he’s not the type to get in your business and preach. It’s so refreshing being honest with him or anyone. I’ll be praying for you. Don’t give up on yourself. If you have to change your environment and let friends go that are bad influences do it. A friend that doesn’t want you healthy and happy isn’t a friend! I’ve learned over the years most people I called friends were not in the relationship for me. Blessings to you fren.
just found out my life took another hit too
that's ok, still bein Job i aint givin up on God
Don't look too far ahead.... sometimes you just need to focus on the next five minutes ❤️
I've been in places where I was hanging on minute by minute friend. Sometimes you're in that short term focus for a long time, sometimes it's just once in while.
Take care, don't give up yourself- you're here for a reason.
sometimes i cant see my own hand infront of my face the fog so thick
I'm praying over you! You got this! God's got you! You just take it one day at a time! I'm proud of you for recognizing you struggle with drinking and are ready to fight back against it. I hope you find an excellent group of folks to surround yourself with who will cheer you on in this new chapter. God bless you my friend!
thank you fren may God bless you as well
You’re going to do it. Have faith. You are a blessing to us, Jamezelo, and you have talent. We love you!!!
<3 thanks fren