Cascade Crew

Quasi-Traction

so for those of you who were around for the Crew's dyno gathering on saturday night, know I drank a bit too much and had to be sent home. Evidently, I got quite violent in the car, with the friends who were good enough to take me home. It got so bad I spent the night in the drunk-tank.

(as a caveat, I thank paul and tony for being great friends and putting up with my insufferable ass.)

long story short, I've had a alcohol abuse problem for quite some time. Today I went to an AA treatment program here in Portland, Serenity lane. I have two meetings next week with treatment counselors.

I need the crew's help to keep me straight, and keep me sober. I'll post up with their prognosis.

so everyone's aware, I've done an alcohol treatment before, not on my own volition.

Simply put, I know you guys like to party, drink beers, or whatever, but I need to keep things sober, and chances are I won't be attending crew gatherings for a while, just for safety's sake.

Mike, I'm sorry to have caused so much trouble last Sat. Its your home and you should feel safe there. I'm sorry for making you feel unsafe there, even for a second.

Alphius · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 7:14 pm Post subject:

You have our support, and we want you to be safe. Hopefully you can deal with this successfully. Just remember, you're our friend, and we're here to help you.

You can do it! Lil Angel

GREG DAVIDSON · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 7:58 pm Post subject:

iansane · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:13 pm Post subject:

Good luck Petalman. I'm rooting for you. I'm sure it's a hard step to take, but well worth it. Anytime you need help, no doubt there will be a ton of us around to lend a hand; vocally, socially, emotionally or whatev.

alloy · Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:12 pm Post subject:

I wasn't there to see what went on, but I have to say it took some guts for you to go online and say what you did. My hat is off to you.

Good luck.

Xophertony · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:01 am Post subject:

Chris, you are a stronger man then I. any time you are feeling weak I am a phone call away. if you are feeling up to hanging out soon i'll be more then happy to have a glass of grape juice with you. Surprised

Dewey316 · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:56 am Post subject:

Chris, I am really glad to finally at least you say something. Obviously some of us have known you had a problem for a long time. I am glad to see that you are actually taking the initiative to do what is best for you.

Like Tony, if you want to hang out or anything, just let me know.

91RSVert · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:15 am Post subject:

I applauded you for taking the first step, it is always the hardest.

Best of luck!!

RSFreak · Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:54 pm Post subject:

Good luck Man!

Richster · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:04 am Post subject:

Hey Chris you made the first step in the right direction! Good for you man.
If you get yourself squared away now, life will be good when you are an old dude like me...Hang in there man!

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks a lot everyone for you kind words and support. You guys are awesome.

I got an Appt tomorrow morning, where I get asked the real tough questions about this issue, and we figure out what kind of treatment/recovery is gonna work best for me.

Richster · Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:11 pm Post subject:

Well another step in the recovery, good for you man!
Hang in there Chris, things will work out for you bud!

Al Hasse · Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 10:27 pm Post subject:

Along with what has already been said, it's a step in the right direction. Keep it up, we're here for you.

GREG DAVIDSON · Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:38 pm Post subject:

Good luck at you appointment.