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Originally Posted by Ravensoul  But when I was 30 or so, I recall the exact moment when I think I "became" an alcoholic...or at least when I activated that propensity. |
Welcome to SR Ravensoul, it's always great to have someone new to sobriety come along and join our family in recovery. You've got a very interesting history, I could relate to so much.
The topic of discussion at an AA meeting I went to was "when did you become an alcoholic", and like you I shared that it was sometime in my 30's when I "turned the corner" and my drinking really took off. But what I learned was that from the moment I took my first drink at age 14 I was an alcoholic. I became a daily drinker shortly after that, and every time I took that first sip I was on a fast-track to oblivion.
It's not too late for you to be the parent your children deserve to have. I'm 44, single father to 10 & 12 year olds. I've been sober a little over 3 years, and my kids attend AA meetings with me pretty often. Recovery has given me the life I'd always wanted, and being in the program has shown me that I could give my children a great life too.
Stick around, there's much to be learned here and I look forward to hearing you share more.