I have been true to you all my adult life, but eventually the closest of relationships must end

LittleGreyCat

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Since I was a callow youth I have always been true to you.
You've helped me through the good times and the bad.
Many is the time that your soft touch on my lips has been a comfort and consolation.
Many times we have shared a celebration from marriage to childbirth and beyond.
I thought we would always be together.

Over the last few years, though, things have change between us.
You still bring me joy, but this is outweighed by the sorrow.
Finally I have realised that our relationship must come to an end.
The downsides outweigh the upsides.

It isn't you, it is me.
I still love you, will always miss and want you.
I will carry the regret to my grave.
Enough is enough though.
This relationship is just too bad for me.
It is ruining my health.
Best to end it now.




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I am drinking cheap champagne to drown my sorrows.
That doesn't affect my BG. :)
I think I was drinking to forget, but now I'm not entirely sure......
 

KK123

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Since I was a callow youth I have always been true to you.
You've helped me through the good times and the bad.
Many is the time that your soft touch on my lips has been a comfort and consolation.
Many times we have shared a celebration from marriage to childbirth and beyond.
I thought we would always be together.

Over the last few years, though, things have change between us.
You still bring me joy, but this is outweighed by the sorrow.
Finally I have realised that our relationship must come to an end.
The downsides outweigh the upsides.

It isn't you, it is me.
I still love you, will always miss and want you.
I will carry the regret to my grave.
Enough is enough though.
This relationship is just too bad for me.
It is ruining my health.
Best to end it now.




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I am drinking cheap champagne to drown my sorrows.
That doesn't affect my BG. :)
I think I was drinking to forget, but now I'm not entirely sure......


Hi there littlegreycat, not entirely sure what your poem means but I hope you're ok. xxxx
 
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Bluetit1802

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I understand your poem and the sentiments behind it ... giving up your beer must be very hard. Good luck!!!!
 
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LittleGreyCat

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Hi there littlegreycat, not entirely sure what your poem means but I hope you're ok. xxxx

Thanks.
I'm fine.
Just lamenting the fact that I've had to accept no longer drinking beer.
Also noting that a small glass of Lidl champagne seems to stave off the cravings. :cool:

Also, thanks to @Antje77 for shortening the title.:)
 
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In some of my posts I have casually mentioned
The fact that I like to drink beer
This little song is more to the point
Roll out the barrel and lend me your ears
I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer, it helps me unwind and sometimes it makes me feel mellow (Makes him feel mellow)
Whiskey's too rough, Champagne costs too much, vodka puts my mouth in gear
This little refrain should help me explain as a matter of fact I like beer...
 

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Sorry for your loss @LittleGreyCat you have my deepest sympathy. I have been drinking beer almost every day for 56 years, I joined CAMRA when it started. I am now down to 1 pint 4 days a week and wine Friday to Sunday. If my reasonable HbA1c of 36 deteriorates I will have to seriously consider giving up more food.
 
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Dexterdobe

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Thanks.
I'm fine.
Just lamenting the fact that I've had to accept no longer drinking beer.
Also noting that a small glass of Lidl champagne seems to stave off the cravings. :cool:

Also, thanks to @Antje77 for shortening the title.:)
A glass of brandy is sugar free:)
 

Ushthetaff

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I do sympathise I lost my “friend “ over a year ago , found he made me ill the following day I think old age made me realise hangovers ain’t worth it lol. I do remember in my youth drinking 16 pints , I also had a pie too! I felt terrible the next day , I decided the pie was off ..lol
 
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hyponilla

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How about low carb beer? It's not as good as the regular stuff, but it still gives the beer drinking experience. The brands I've tried have 5 carbs per 500ml.
 

LittleGreyCat

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Having to forswear foods I have loved all my life.
Trying to find low carb meals when eating out.

Robbity

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Since I was a callow youth I have always been true to you.
You've helped me through the good times and the bad.
Many is the time that your soft touch on my lips has been a comfort and consolation.
Many times we have shared a celebration from marriage to childbirth and beyond.
I thought we would always be together.

Over the last few years, though, things have change between us.
You still bring me joy, but this is outweighed by the sorrow.
Finally I have realised that our relationship must come to an end.
The downsides outweigh the upsides.

It isn't you, it is me.
I still love you, will always miss and want you.
I will carry the regret to my grave.
Enough is enough though.
This relationship is just too bad for me.
It is ruining my health.
Best to end it now.




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I am drinking cheap champagne to drown my sorrows.
That doesn't affect my BG. :)
I think I was drinking to forget, but now I'm not entirely sure......
I'm beery sorry to hear this....
 
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LittleGreyCat

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Diet drinks - the artificial sweeteners taste vile.
Having to forswear foods I have loved all my life.
Trying to find low carb meals when eating out.

Bluetit1802

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Dead classy.
Expensive date, though. :)

I was thinking more about the night before my history A level with my friend. Pictures first, off licence next to the cinema, home together with bottles of Babycham and "borrowing" my dad's brandy. I wonder why I didn't pass?