Thanks for sharing your story, Sharon. I’m glad you got your life back from that dark place, and found forgiveness.
Well, I guess I’ve got a new day 1 on the books. I slept, if fitfully and a few sweats, but, I never sleep great drunk, either. The dog will be happy to have an early riser back in the house. We’ve all been sleeping so late during the pandemic, even the dog!
I’m ashamed and embarrassed, but, it’s a relief, too, to have been honest. Now, I’ll get better care, and hopefully support and some encouragement from my doctor, rather than having a secret which causes me so much stress and anxiety.
My daughter, 21, has grown into a very kind and understanding woman. I talked to her about my plan to stop drinking and apologized for drinking the way I have been. She said it’s been upsetting, but we hugged and she has no anger, just love and care.
There’s been a lot of denial in this family for a long time. I plan to find a therapist/psychiatrist for support.