I am so happy for you & especially the kids..Im sure they have missed mommy..
I dont have a great success story, wish I did.
I wasnt going to write anything on this post, but then I thought about
it and here I am..
My AH did rehab too, I thought it was going to be the magic cure. I had
high hopes and inside dreams of him becoming this "new man".
Everything would be better.
He wouldnt want to drink anymore, especially after we
just paid $10 Grand for rehab.
The first week he was super gung ho for AA.
He went everyday, sometimes 2 times.
His memory was really off the record.
He could hardly go to work, it was like he was still living in a cloud.
I read alot about what to expect, when he came home.
I thought I understood it all, until the day he actually came home.
He had days where I swear he wanted me to clap like a monkey
because he emptied the garbage or went to work.
He fought that, for three weeks, before he went on a weekend drunk.
I WISH I WOULD HAVE LEARNED & REALLY KNEW WHAT PEOPLE WERE SAYING:
A. Rehab is not the cure
B. He will "always" be an alcoholic, it never goes away
C. Have a backup plan
D. Dont expect miracles or a so called "normal" person
It would of saved me from alot of pain.....
I wish you the best of luck.
There are sucess stories out there!!!
You sound well grounded, but I will give you my 2 cents "Fasten Your Seat Belt"
you have a long road ahead of you..
Keep on being that wonderful father to your kids.."HATS OFF TO YA, FOR THAT"
I dont hear too many stories where the father steps up to the plate. GOOD JOB!!!
Cant wait to hear the updates
