Your mom's right (aren't they usually? lol), it's not too late to stop and start living a better life. I too thought that I had sleep problems, and would freak out if I didn't drink before bed because I knew I wouldn't sleep. Then I'd lay there and think about the fact that I probably wouldn't sleep, which in turn kept me up night after night. Horrible! However, I found that within just a week or so of not drinking, I started REALLY sleeping, sleeping like a baby (not sure why we use that phrase, I have a 5 month old and I WISH he'd sleep as long as me lol).
I'm glad you found us, this place has been a real live saver for me, so full of information, support, and most of all non-judgemental understanding and compassion.
Welcome!!!