Originally Posted by
reggiewayne 
SSIL75 - great story. Remember the promises "we will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it". I try not to beat myself up too bad about things I did (or didn't do) when I was active. Everyone makes mistakes - even non alcoholics.
I was scrolling down reading...thinking it is so sweet that these young children will have their parents back. Maybe the children didn't even realize their parents were missing.
My youngest is 18 (oldest 29) and I spent 90% of their lives in some kind of stupor, hungover, not right, foggy, drunk, whatever...Got to Reg's post and thought hmm, perfect timing. I can't let the past dictate my thoughts for the future. (Thanx Reg)
My daughter has been 'talking' to me lately. Not complaining or whining or hot headed -just talking to me like a normal human being. She invited me to the class play Tuesday night and even asked me to sit by her! WOW.
She called me tonight to ask about my new job, was interested. Was upset I was working Easter but old enough to understand and excited I'm happy there. I really need to work -for my dignity, independance and recovery.
She can see the change...I didn't talk the talk...I just showed her by my actions that I was damn serious this time. It's working.