Mom....I'm an alcoholic.
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Mom....I'm an alcoholic.
I was driving my Mom home the other day and just blurted it out. I told her I have 93 days sober ( today is 96 days ) and she was very supportive. She wasn't aware of it as I live by myself but it felt good to say it out loud to her. She knew I had problems when I was 18 just after my brother passed but she did not know anything else. She almost didn't know what to say at first. That doesn't happen very often!.....LOL. It just feels good to acknowledge it and move on 
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That's great you were able to tell her. That's something I'm constantly debating about doing. Neither of my parents know or at least my mom might but most likely in denial about it. I would love to be able to open to my parents like that but way to scared right now.
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Hi Shantra-
I bet that feels GREAT and congrats on your sober time thus far.
I'm usually amazed and wrong about how I expect people to react to my admission of my alcoholism. It's usually a mix of support, or "no duh", or "oh, no big deal".
Kjell~
I bet that feels GREAT and congrats on your sober time thus far.
I'm usually amazed and wrong about how I expect people to react to my admission of my alcoholism. It's usually a mix of support, or "no duh", or "oh, no big deal".
Kjell~
I think that's great, Shantra!!
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My parents don't know, I almost have the feeling my dad might want to teach me to drink responsibly. He can drink 3 or 4 and just stop when dinner is called and not start back.
Well, when I'm with them I can too but I continue to "Want" a drink and would fulfill that need ASAP after I left.
Maybe I too once stronger in recovery can tell my parents.
Good for you Shantra, moms are the best!
Well, when I'm with them I can too but I continue to "Want" a drink and would fulfill that need ASAP after I left.
Maybe I too once stronger in recovery can tell my parents.
Good for you Shantra, moms are the best!
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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Am glad telling her went well.
My parents have known for years that I have a problem; there's a lot of it in my family so it's not a huge surprise.
My mum is awesome though after my last huge binge. Everytime I speak to her she's done a new Google search and comes up with some alternative 'helpful' advice!
I'm trying to convince her that I'm actually getting the best help possible but I do love that she tries!
Go mums!
My parents have known for years that I have a problem; there's a lot of it in my family so it's not a huge surprise.
My mum is awesome though after my last huge binge. Everytime I speak to her she's done a new Google search and comes up with some alternative 'helpful' advice!
I'm trying to convince her that I'm actually getting the best help possible but I do love that she tries!
Go mums!
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