tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post6094074309953393779..comments2008-02-03T10:53:18.827-08:00Dan McClintockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01728379143131241025noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-23191410840942518642008-02-03T10:53:00.000-08:002008-02-03T10:53:00.000-08:00Hi Dan, this is Lane (nightowl)....I would like to contact you via email...it's about your artwork. got email address?<BR/><BR/>LaneLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03150429103030043909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-78144382277791000972007-11-17T16:38:00.000-08:002007-11-17T16:38:00.000-08:00Whoa, Dan! I'm glad you're allright. Those wild years of your youth caught up with you, I guess, but at least now you know better and can watch what you're doing. Take care of yourself,<BR/><BR/>Your old roomie,<BR/><BR/>DonG.Don Grushkinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-91132558518019218372007-11-05T06:28:00.000-08:002007-11-05T06:28:00.000-08:00You are lucky! My brother isn't lucky. He is at VA hospital. I was there when his doctor told him that his brain is damaged from too much drinking. His memory is so bad. He drank over 40 years.<BR/>It is too late for my brother. He is in a nursing home. He is only 64 years old, but he looks like 80 years old. It is real sad!Cruise Trip for the Deaf - Oct 2007http://www.blogger.com/profile/16417358942991233632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-83753990544008106402007-11-03T13:26:00.001-07:002007-11-03T13:26:00.001-07:00Mike, thanks for clarifying...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-30846061028223919062007-11-03T13:26:00.000-07:002007-11-03T13:26:00.000-07:00To Todd and Anonymous #1,<BR/><BR/>Your suggestions are noted. I've made revisions.<BR/><BR/>To Jean,<BR/><BR/>I had a great-aunt, a Southerner, who was a full-blown alcoholic. She had a beer can ready on the table near her bed when she woke up to drink it. She then would follow it with several shots of whiskey and more beer. Then more beer before she went to bed! She was one of my maternal grandfather's older sisters. My grandpa and his sisters all grew up in Missouri. My aunt died of cirrhosis, at what age I can't remember. My mother warned me about her when she became concerned about my drinking a long ago. Now I know better. <BR/><BR/>To Anon #2, thanks...I've corrected the spelling. Sometimes I type very fast when I'm venting and forgot to use the spell-check before I publish. Hmm...fyi, I'm not against AA meetings nor their 12 steps program. I don't discount the therapeutic value of group meetings and sponsor support. In fact, if that's what is best for some people, then go. For me, I don't feel at all a compulsion to go to an AA meeting or any other group meeting. I prefer very much to focus on my own therapy and rehabilitation. The 12 steps program may not work for everybody. Nevertheless, I wouldn't discourage anyone from seeking professional help.<BR/><BR/>Re cirrhosis, maybe this picture would convince you?<BR/> http://uimc.discoveryhospital.com/shared/enc/img_htm/GI-25.htm<BR/><BR/>To the rest, thank you all for your support! I appreciate it! :)Dan McClintockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01728379143131241025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-7149122464012008702007-11-03T08:59:00.000-07:002007-11-03T08:59:00.000-07:00Anon (6:18), of course for both gender who think they are immortal at that age. My later response was geared toward the overexposed characters from post title.drmzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00494918938276567340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-10150500341574575112007-11-03T06:18:00.000-07:002007-11-03T06:18:00.000-07:00Mike alias drmzz<BR/><BR/>It is not only girls doing that. It is both boys and girls ranging from 13 to 20's doing their so-called 'cool' stuff, showing off or doing dares. They WILL learn and wake up when they experience dire consequences whether it is from doing something wild or stupid. <BR/><BR/>Dan, thanks for deleting Richard's name from your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-40894399203107053472007-11-02T22:16:00.000-07:002007-11-02T22:16:00.000-07:00It's a very good post! Thanks for sharing! You are very brave for sharing, so they'd think twice about their liver.Deb Annhttp://wavingwithmydeafhands.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-19337750434929293682007-11-02T19:08:00.000-07:002007-11-02T19:08:00.000-07:00Great post! But I have to be honest with you is that after I was reading this, it didn't reverse my cravings for alcohol. The 12-step work is what have been keeping me sober. A lot of alcoholics and addicts, like myself, do not care about their health, even if it comes to cirrhosis (FYI - cirrhosis is a correct spelling).<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry to say that your post doesn't work for every Deaf person who is suffering from alcoholism and/or addiction.<BR/><BR/>The best solution is to go to group meetings, get a sponsor and go through the 12-step procedure.<BR/><BR/>But... This is still a great post! :)<BR/><BR/>- From a Deaf alcoholic who is experiencing a wonderful and incredible 13 years of sobriety.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-88528775006373737262007-11-02T17:30:00.000-07:002007-11-02T17:30:00.000-07:00Heavy. Yea, young adults think they are immortal. Them krazy girls. Thanks for sharing.drmzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00494918938276567340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-30440727811902809732007-11-02T16:30:00.000-07:002007-11-02T16:30:00.000-07:00Dear Dan,<BR/><BR/>This is the most powerful blog I have so far read. I must agree with you completely that "The liver" is much more powerful than "Say no to drugs or to alcohol." You are lucky to be under your doctor's care. My father did not know he had cirrhosis until one day when he collapsed. He drank vodka day in and day out to forget his bitterness about his hearing loss which he had never accepted. I shall by all means share your story with my friends. Please take good care. You have in my thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Jean BoutcherJean Boutcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05453552767797746706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-15545071448531395852007-11-02T12:33:00.000-07:002007-11-02T12:33:00.000-07:00It is a very powerful message you have ever brought up to us. I have learned a lot from you, but I am very aware that liver is so reactive to excessive alcohol, fats, processed cheese, and meats, and other unhealthy food...<BR/><BR/>As we get older, we become wiser and change our diets and lifestyle... That is what I did. Not easy to do so. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck with your diet regimen to reverse your liver problem. Do tell us if it works. <BR/><BR/>(Maybe you should remove Richard's name from your blog/ article, which is absolutely unnecessary and irrelevant)<BR/><BR/>~ Just DeafAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-28634383786357627242007-11-02T03:49:00.000-07:002007-11-02T03:49:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing your story. If it makes a difference in one Deaf person's life, it's priceless. I wish you the best health-wise.<BR/><BR/>Candace A. McCulloughASCDEAFwww.ascdeaf.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-53697214250021409422007-11-01T19:17:00.000-07:002007-11-01T19:17:00.000-07:00Dan-<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your health struggles with us. I will truly wish for a continued good health for you.<BR/><BR/>(P.S. Just an unsolicited suggestion; why take a swipe at another individual in your deeply touching and hugely personal story? It mars an otherwise excellent article on such an important topic. Don't get me wrong; I'm not a fan of his antics in various Deaf blogs, either.)Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00023173960211546192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-15656427576357757482007-11-01T18:58:00.000-07:002007-11-01T18:58:00.000-07:00Hey R - thanks! I hope more deaf people become aware of this. Not many deafies know nor understand about the liver or the devastating effects alcohol & drugs can have on the liver.<BR/><BR/>D.Dan McClintockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01728379143131241025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36130815.post-60844524311586421292007-11-01T18:34:00.000-07:002007-11-01T18:34:00.000-07:00Wow. This is such a personal topic. Very good one.<BR/><BR/>R-The One and Only Ridorhttp://www.ridorlive.comnoreply@blogger.com