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Old 09-16-2018, 07:16 AM
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soberandhonest
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Congratulations on two weeks of sobriety! That's really great! It might not feel like it, but you have taken the most important step to become the mom and person you want to be.

You cannot change what has happened in the past. You can only control today. So do that. Show your kids what an amazing mom you are when sober. Show them that every single day. There are no guarantees, but if you get and stay sober now, your kids will begin to understand that you are a wonderful mom who overcame a horrible disease. You might also encourage your kids to pursue support for what they have been through. Al Anon is an option, there is a great Friends & Family forum here, and there are lots of other resources.

I'm sorry that you have to go through this, but it is part of the recovery process. Just remember, always, that there is one thing you can to keep things moving in a positive direction: stay sober. That's it. Control the moment by staying sober.
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