Struggling with mother's day coming and having destroyed my relationship with my daughters, along with guilt, shame, among other things. It won't be the first mother's day with no word, I understand but it doesn't hurt any less. Probably more because I know i caused this.
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Try making amends not with only words but actions showing them how you love and care for them, it may not be an overnight process but you have to begin sometime.
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Just keep on doing the next right thing. Hopefully they will realize you are only human.
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Barbie, you’re definitely not alone. Most of of us in recovery have been through this. I know first hand how much it hurts. However, I used that pain to not use again. When I felt really low, I realized my using was the cause. I can tell you that with continuous sobriety and consistent service in the sober community I was able to make amends and heal.
The 12 steps were a tremendous help.
I’m here if you want to talk or have any questions
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Thank you for the kind words. I'm still new to all this and have no idea where to go from here. I'm just stuck in think. I do appreciate you reaching out
Oh Barbie, thinking too much is a scary thing for us addicts🙄.
I suggest going to AA meetings and sharing your struggles. You will feel better and start to get into the solution.
I’m totally here if you want to talk or have questions.
There are AA/NA meetings everywhere, just look online.
It just sucks sometimes, I hate what I have done to my life, but if I use it’s worse. So don’t pickup and if you have a big book, read it from the first page the preface. If you have read the whole thing try page 417, point is read any page in the book. It will help, and realize there is only a few hours until you can get some sleep, I’ve seen mothers stay sober and the kids will come back. One hour at a time, pray to have God help, pray on your knees I’m going to right now, for you