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Old 09-26-2009, 06:35 PM
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Rowan
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Welcome to our recovery community.

Your post reminded me of me. I wouldn't drink until my daughters were in bed - somehow, in my mind, this made it 'okay'. I made it to work, owned my own home, etc - but I was drinking most nights and every weekend. I wasn't emotionally available to my children when they needed me the most. I was consumed with drinking, although I didn't know it at the time.

My youngest girl turned 14 today. I haven't had a drink in a while now, and she and I are very close. My eldest is 17 and she's just beginning to let me back into her life after being estranged for several years.

You've got a shot at living a life beyond your wildest dreams. I'm glad you're here.
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