Jeni26

Just picked my 16 year old daughter up from a party. That is something I couldn't have done a few months ago, as by this time on a Friday night I would have been blackout drunk.
She seemed down. When I asked her what was wrong, she said some of her friends had been drinking. She said that alcohol changed them, there were fights and arguments. She asked me for advice on how she should handle the situation if it happened again. So there we were, sitting in a car park having a grown-up conversation about the dangers of alcohol and what she should do. Me, the sober, concerned parent. Her, the vulnerable teenager looking to her Mum for support. God, did this feel good.

IndaMiricale

Awww, I had a great mental picture of you two..

Way to go Jeni way to go.. Keep growing ..

drunkyjules

That is wonderful! I wish I had been educated more about the dangers of the drink or had been told about the alcoholics in my family, the genetic weakness. It just wasn't talked about and finally at 32 I think I finally "get it".

Education is everything on these issues and a close bond with your daughter where she feels safe to come and talk to you......its just great! I'm so happy for the both of you!

I too am experencing the new thing of being up late on nights, during the week and weekends because usually I would be passed out drunk! Alot of times I log on here and read to calm down for bed. Take care!

MsJax

Jeni, that is so awesome . It shows us it is never to late to change our lives, to rewrite our destiny! Hope you have a beautiful weekend.

mecanix

Truely our sobriety gives us gifts,

Thanks for posting Jeni, sounds like you were a good supportive mum today

Bestwishes, M

Weasel1966

Jeni,

You have such an inspiring story of recovery. You have a beautiful memory to strengthen you.

I am soooo happy for you!

Ken

instant

It didn't feel good when I discovered the descriptions of my drunk states my daughter posted on Facebook!!!!

Jeni26

She is such a beautiful girl. I have so much love in my heart for her. For years I lived under a black cloud of drunken depression and self-pity. I can see so clearly now the wonderful life I had before me all the time. I feel so grateful for that I could cry. She's safely tucked up in bed now.
Being sober brings such joy.

Hollyanne

" Mom doesn't drink."
I always think of that when I see you.

DeepBreath2012

Jeni,

I'm shedding tears of joy for you. You are a wonderful role model and you should be PROUD to have raised such a smart girl and so VERY PROUD of the open dialogue and relationship you have created with her. Tremendous!

Anna

Jeni, I'm so glad that you're sober and especially that you're grateful for what you have.

Sapling

Good stuff Jeni!

MrsKing

This made me all teary-eyed!

debsam

That just gave me true warm & fuzzy's Jeni,

Thanks for sharing that with us

Julynine

Nice post. I take comfort in the knowledge that I will one day be able to offer the same advice (They're a bit young at the moment) should they want it.

Julynine

HitRockBottom70

"Me the sober concerned parent", how awesome is that! Thank you so much for sharing Jeni.

awuh1

You're a good example, both for your daughter as well as those here. Thanks for that Jen.

aeo1313

Jeni- I love reading your posts. Thanks for sharing this one.

Panacea

As a mother of two preteen kids, thank you for that post.

Panacea

forabetterlife

As if you needed another reward or reason to stay sober, that just makes it all worthwhile, doesn't it? How wonderful for you ..and her. Thank you for that inspiration and motivation to keep going.