Confession is good for the soul
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Confession is good for the soul
I confessed to my husband today about some credit card debt we have. Its not much, but we don't usually do the credit card thing and it hasn't gotten paid off like I had hoped. I have been so stressed about it, that I drink more, can't sleep, stress about everything to the point of obsession. I decided today that either I had the conversation with him or a stroke...so I had the conversation. He didn't even blink an eye. We talked about it and how to solve it and I feel like a million pounds have been lifted from my shoulders. I swear this has been what is holding me back in my recovery. So don't be afraid to confess....its good for the soul.
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Good for you! That is very encouraging. I have a few things to confess to my husband too, nothing too major thank goodness. More a part of the making amends I am going to be starting to do. I am so glad to hear that you were able to get it off your chest and he was understanding.
I have found that to be so true in my life, the stress and dread you feel in keeping a secret vs the relief in finally coming clean. It's almost never as bad as you think it will be. And I think that's a large part of being an alcoholic, the lying and covering up leading to more stress that makes you drink more....and so on. I am so glad to be moving on from that part of my life and living a much more honest life.
I have found that to be so true in my life, the stress and dread you feel in keeping a secret vs the relief in finally coming clean. It's almost never as bad as you think it will be. And I think that's a large part of being an alcoholic, the lying and covering up leading to more stress that makes you drink more....and so on. I am so glad to be moving on from that part of my life and living a much more honest life.
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Originally Posted by micwush 
I have found that to be so true in my life, the stress and dread you feel in keeping a secret vs the relief in finally coming clean. It's almost never as bad as you think it will be. And I think that's a large part of being an alcoholic, the lying and covering up leading to more stress that makes you drink more....and so on. I am so glad to be moving on from that part of my life and living a much more honest life.
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I know how that feels. Its like you can breathe again.
I have felt like that more times than I care to remember.
It is so much relief just coming clean.
Glad you did it.
Now focus on your recovery.
I have felt like that more times than I care to remember.
It is so much relief just coming clean.
Glad you did it.
Now focus on your recovery.
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