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Old 01-08-2010, 09:46 AM
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ANEWAUGUST
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No need to say you are sorry.

I know for a long time, I wished I could find a phrase, a solution that would magically convince me I needed to get sober. Never happened.

I had to finally want it...I was sick of my life as I knew it. I too have a wonderful husband, but, was pushing my drinking too far. If I loved him, why couldn't I just quit? Why couldn't I lovingly and happily say, "sure, you want me to stop drinking, then, I won't drink."..or, better yet, why couldn't I do that for my children?

Until I was ready...completely and utterly ready to admit I wanted sobriety..there wasn't anything or anyone that could convince me otherwise.

Just my experience, but, I do know, continuing on the drinking path doesn't get easier, as we are continuing the behavior, which, will continue to irritate our loved ones.

By the Grace of God and the fellowship of AA, today, I am sober.

Thanks for letting me share.
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