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Please, can anyone relate? Why do I find it so incredibly annoying that my mom starts every email with, "Hi Honey, good to hear from you. I hope the drinking thing is going okay..." Honestly, I often FORGET that I'm off the sauce, but it's obvious to me that this is as much (if not more) an issue for other people than for…
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I used to get THE WORST anxiety attacks with hangovers. The last one, the one that finally sunk in for me... was when I had to take an anti-anxiety pill for the anxiety that was caused by alcohol... and I thought "what's next? This is a slippery slope." I would blackout and I got THE WORST hangovers (barfing and trying to…
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@simplypc ... a split home does not screw kids up. Miserable adults behaving in *kitten*, unhealthy ways, meanwhile enduring a so-called life "for the sake of the kids" (and what kid needs that burden) screws kids up. Respectful, communicative adults making healthy choices (which may include divorce) and putting kids first…
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Welcome @melissa24 and @xrsize4dad ! I'm only on day 16 AF but loving every minute of it. If you're really struggling with addiction, I think the first week is the hardest. Drop in here as often as you can -- it will likely help! These seem like really good people with a ton of insight and encouragement. Be well, people. :)
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My dad got sick and passed away (prior to that I helped him with his chemo for 5 months), I told my husband I wanted a divorce, then I bought a house and we began living in separate households (along with our two lovely children, under 10), all within a 6 month period. Yeah... you think I had reason to drink !?!?!??? Ha…
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And I needed to quit while I was ahead... still healthy, no huge disruption on my family, didn't hurt anyone, etc. Thanks for listening. Tonight is one of those nights, I’m feeling a little lost. [/quote] I'm new to this and don't know how the quote function works so forgive me if I screw it up... Yes, same for me. Most of…
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BTW... when some marriages end, it's okay. It's not always a "served with papers and never see your kids again" scenario. Please be kind here -- aren't we all rational adults? These are not black-and-white, reality-TV things -- this is an adult relationship, and often adults have thoughts about other adults. My marriage is…
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@Tenebrous_D ... I have some compassion for you, and maybe some thoughts beyond what you're getting here (which is bordering rude). I have been in this situation as well. Here is my take: we are lucky to know love. Some people don't. I think it's likely you love your wife and family deeply, and you sound like a good,…
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Dang! aren't we a bunch of early birds? :) @Orphia ... I've noticed that too! On social media, so many drinks in hand, so many pictures of JUST DRINKS. Weird. @lorrainequiche59 ... Sadly, I've not seen my social circle as much as I used to, but much of that is by choice (too busy and not interested in the drunken…
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@RubyRed427 .... thank you. I am a newly single(ish) woman with young children who is finding her footing again. I love my new single life but love it even more without the daily alcohol. I too have found calmer times, fewer mood swings, able to calm down quicker... but I have trouble falling asleep. @iRun_Butterfly ... I…
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Hi! Thanks for starting this thread. I'm on ... day #14... had to check that because honestly, I'm not sure I'm ready to give up alcohol, but I'm (was) certain that something had to change. Prior to the event that led to day #14, I had 3 weeks-ish under my belt. I've gone to a few meetings and I'm not sure they're for me,…
