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Oh man, can I relate to your post because you just described how i was feeling the last time I started a thread to a tee!! Here is my ESH for these times:
1. I look up to my HP
2. I recite the Serenity Prayer over and over to myself until I can figure out how I can change me.
3. I give myself a time out from my kids and permission to do so. We talk about this in advance so it isn't a big surprise....I'm getting better but often fail miserably at this and end up taking my stress out on them.
4. I take the kids and do something fun.
5. I talk to my kids about Alcoholism and all that entails.
6. I cry
7. I come here to vent, read, and learn
8. I try to remember what is great about me and how special I am.
9. I remember that I am working on myself and that I was involved in this craziness for a LONG time. Rome wasn't built in a day and I won't get healthy in a day either...progress not perfection.
This will pass Stephanie...hang in there sweetie. :praying