I really need some advice. I fell off the wagon... again... over new years. I had made a promise to my wife that it wouldn't happen, yet it did. Now she is hurt and can't trust my word. How do I make this better? How can I bring her comfort?
The old adage is very true- Actions speak louder than words. Would you consider therapy together?
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I agree and I will do anything to regain her trust
Thank you Bridget and AJ.
ACTIONS speak louder than words. Best of luck on your journey
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Willpower doesn’t cure disease. If you drink like I used to, you can’t just decide to stop. You need to replace drinking with a program of recovery.
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The only way to get the trust back from your loved ones is to live this equation..
Consistent behavior + Time = Trust..
Get back up.. do the right things.. and over time you will get their trust.. I have been there before too many times.. it will work out if you work it!
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Thank you all... honestly! I felt so alone but all of you have shown me the great support system we have in this community. Your advice and time is greatly appreciated more than I can explain
I’m sorry you’re going through this. This is very similar to my situation. I’ve promised to stop and I do for awhile… but I always go back to it. I made it through the holidays, but messed-up yesterday.
I feel like I am sabotaging myself on purpose.
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That's a feeling I think we can all relate to . Everytime I slip up that's the first thing I feel is the shame, guilt and self sabotaging feeling. It's like being torn in two at times but we can take the right steps to stop the cycle brother
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