I'm coming up on 5 years sober from alcohol and because it's a milestone, I feel like I think about it more often as an option to just relieve my anxieties. I know it'll have the complete opposite effect and will make me re-live them. I don't plan on drinking.... I put all my faith in God and know he's in my corner... I think after getting sober I just feel bereft of connection, having let go of the enablers.I have a daughter who is my WORLD. But my co-parent is so volatile and brings up how much of a hypocrite I am because of my sober walk with Christ. My Little is afraid to leave her mother's home because of all the berating for parental favoritism. Every time we make plans my little calls me to cancel the day before I get her and I have to cancel the plans I've coordinated.She doesn't even want to go to church with me anymore because of it.I tend to stay in my head about all of these things because I feel guilty to speak to people.Even if I don't get a response, I AM grateful for Loosid and the platform to pour my mind out and knowing I'm amongst others who can relate.
One thing that has helped me recently is realizing that everything I thought I liked about alcohol was an illusion. It doesn't make me more confident, doesn't relieve my stress, or anything that we're used to seeing claims about. In fact, it just causes pain, either afterwards as my body gets rid of the poison or sometimes while I'm still drinking. I don't just not drink because I fear the bad parts, I don't drink because there are no good parts, so I'll have a cream soda or a glass of water and actually enjoy it.
I think I would lawyer up brother. I had to once, and it was an ordeal, but in time it gets better once the detailed parenting plan is court ordered and being acted out. Also I would recommend checking our Tony Evans on YouTube, he has some great messages on there.
Is alcohol going to relieve or create anxiety? Think about waking up the morning after a stress relieving load. It a good option.
Typo….It is NOT a good option.
Thank you Brother