JL - I admire your determination to firmly resist drink in these really difficult circumstances. You are doing a great job, a credit to your family, although I know you won't feel convinced of that right now. I don't have any pearls of wisdom on the life situations you describe, but I can say that if you can remain sober, all problems will gradually become clearer, and your ability to cope will expand massively. I managed 7 weeks sober last year, and I remember after several weeks my emotional stability with family and work stresses diminished. Many people in my life noticed and appreciated my more positive mindset, which gave me a big confidence boost.
Timeforchange - don't let go of your trust that things will improve, and likely pretty soon. Try positive music you enjoy, meditation, a good book or whatever it takes in those low minutes/hours. You will get through the other side!
Welcome aboard today's newcomers, we have a really good bunch of people here. I'm convinced that with hard work and belief we can all make a big difference our bodies will thanks us for! I keep thinking ahead to the bright spring sunshine in March / April - I am determined to be able to look back at that point with pride to these tougher early days of sobriety!
Felt pretty good today. Continued my efforts to "block out" my 5-7pm witching hour with exercise and handling my daughter's play/bedtime. Kept moving, busy and engaged in those hours everyday. I've also found eating tasty snacks around then has helped.
Last day of my working week tomorrow. Think I'm going to make a shortlist of fun and specific things to do on Friday/Saturday evenings to keep me firmly on the rails and avoid any drift!
Keep sober and focussed everyone!
CC