I’ve been drinking after quitting for 7 months. I realize how it is effecting my health mentally and physically AGAIN and I’m ready to live a clean lifestyle. Its a tough road to navigate but only when you’re ready. And I’m ready. Bought Annie Graces The Alcohol Experiment and I look forward reading my books, maybe get to the gym. My 20 yo son bought me a flower lego set for Christmas bc i have a black thumb unfortunately. He said at least you can’t kill this one Mom! Have puzzles in line to do as well! Have pretty amazing kids who are so supportive. Im feeling confident in my choice to return to sobriety. Also was sent an obituary today of a 41 yo mother with 2-3 kids, worked as a scrub tech on L&D. Beautiful young lady. Struggled, in and out of rehab, was in liver failure, watching tv with her kids Christmas morning and went into cardiac arrest. She passed away unfortunately. I can’t imagine the impact that has had on her kids. Breaks my heart for those kids. This sealed the deal for me. No more! Wish me luck!
Hi Mindy.
Good luck. Do you have a sponsor and program? Getting sober alone is tough...did it several times but never stayed stopped until I got in AA. I was so resistant because I thought professional folks were above it but I finally felt like I was where I was supposed to be once I surrendered. I'll be 5 years in a 2 weeks.
You will definitely succeed Mindy. Your kids support will be such a powerful motivator. Sorry to hear about your loss.
Wishing you good luck.
I’m looking for a women’s only group. I know that AA helped me in the few times I went but it was men and women. I think I’d relate more with a women’s only group and I know I need that to get me through. Thank you for your support and advice.
Thank you. I really appreciate it. I actually didn’t know her but it really made an impact on me. My kids are certainly my best supporters as is my son’s girlfriend who’s got a similar situation in her life so she can relate. Thank you for your support
Good luck brother!! The most helpful quote for me was (is) ! “ Drinking is not the problem, it's the solution. This changed my entire perspective on how I approached sobriety and life. ,
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Amen Sister