Lately life has been extra challenging my daughter who is 19 is not only mean and cruel to me because I’m her punching bag.. she’s struggling with mental health but pretty positive she’s using pills and drinking. She has no regard for anyone and zero respect towards my recovery. I don’t want to drink or use I do however find I want to escape. I’ve been going to extra meetings. The only thing that brings me peace during this storm is knowing I’m a sober mom and wouldn’t be able to be there for her if I wasn’t sober. I also love the person I continue to become. Finding gratitude in my life storms. Learning to live life with out striving but thriving instead. Hope this helps someone it helps me just writing it
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Your post is very helpful and inspiring!! Life doesn’t change when we stop drinking. We change and learn how to handle life while staying sober. You are doing just that! I’ve got my 23 year old living back in the house with us. It’s not easy. My 21 year old was home during the Christmas break. It was both amazing and frustrating. Keep sharing. Keep going to meetings. Keep working on yourself! It’s ODAAT.
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Your post is very transparent and honest, I also had a teenager dealing with this issue. Thankfully he also chose recovery but it was a wild ride. There is hope and your not alone in this experience. It is gut wrenching. I’m proud of you holding on to your sobriety and putting in the extra effort to hold the line.
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This makes me happy grateful and hopeful
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Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life. Try reading this book. Also try taking your daughter to Alanon or Alateen.
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I love this post but most of all the piece about not striving but thriving through your struggles! Great job! Keep up the good work!
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