Dollyangel17

I left today to go grocery shopping, and kissed my daughter before going out the door, and she barely spared me a glance....And that is GREAT! Why? Because when I was drinking I would leave every Sat. And Sun. To go to the grocery store, but would be gone 3-4 hours because of course, I made my list sitting at the bar first.

She used to cry and carry on when I would leave to go because she knew I would be gone a while:-(. Now after 17 months sobriety, my 7 year old is comfortable knowing that mom won't be gone all day, and there is no more crying and hysterics as I walk out the door.

Although I still feel guilty at times for any hurt I may have caused her before due to my overly long shopping trips, I am focussing on my daughters renewed trust in her mommy, and I LOVE that she doesn't care if I have to go to the store!

Love my daughter more than anything, and I love my sober life!

Just had to share:-)

taramaree

Wow, GREAT post! Congrats to you on 17 months!

trachemys

You just made this old man tear up a bit. Hard to do. I wish you and your daughter many more happy years.

Soberwolf

What a beautiful touching post

well done you on 17 months thats really impressive

matthewlee

Nice! Kids don't understand addiction, good for you for showing her that you are strong enough to overcome it.

Cecilia44

Yeah Dollyangel17! What a heartfelt post. Congrats on 17 months!

HerezHouzee

That's Beautiful. Thank You for that I needed that saw myself and now my daughter. Bless You, Family and Soberity.

gratitude28

So glad to read this - what a great story. You can only let go of the past and be a good mom now
Hugs,
Beth

Mags1

Lovely post, I'm so pleased for you and your family. Congratulations on 17 months sober.

Trying2bhappy

Beautiful post Thanks for sharing!!

VikingGF

Great post. Congrats on 17 months.

GentleSoul

Thank you for your very honest and touching post. Congratulations on seven months.

Ruby2

Thank you and congratulations on 17 months! That's great.

Dollyangel17

Thank you soooo much everyone! All the folks here at SR have been instrumental in my sobriety journey!

Hugs to you all!:-)

HeartsAfire

Thank you for sharing this. Every parenting post I read only strengthens my resolve.

Congrats to you AND your family. Great job!!