Thelou

i finally admitted it to others. I admitted that I was an alcoholic to 2 close friends. They were wonderful! It's harder for my husband to admit that I am. He just doesn't get it. He doesn't have a problem. It felt so freeing to admit it! It also gives me accountability.

Jillian2563

Good job. Keep going.

lizzyborden2011

It is scary, how others will respond...

Wastinglife

I told most of my friends I am alcoholic. At first, they just said I need to cut back. They only saw me get drunk in bars on weekends and make a fool of myself. They didnt know I was drinking alone at home every night during the week too. Everyone has been supportive and it is a relief. I could never keep up with all the lies I told to hide my drinking. Ive lost jobs and was always broke. Didnt want anyone to know the true reason I was having difficulties.

Dee74

Sounds like a great step forward thelou

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sleepie

Congrats on day 3, many more to come, good for you

RyanRyan

I'm on day 3 too! Let's keep it up! No excuses!

Soberwolf

Congrats on day 3 Thelou & RyanRyan

SoberLeigh

Congratulations on three days, Thelou. Keep going.

I am glad that your friends were supportive.

PurpleKnight

Day 3 is fantastic guys!! Keep pushing through!!

Thelou

5 days down! I'm in bed. Husband and a friend are downstairs watching football. So far no real desire, but I know how easily that can quickly change! I'm reading on here everyday and will try to post weekly. I am also thinking about finding a good counselor. Hubby is still having trouble agreeing that I am an alcoholic. I think it's because he is a medical doctor who sees patients in terrible shape needing inpatient detox. I was not that but as far as I have read it only gets worse. So, yay for 5 down and a lifetime to go!!

least

Congrats on five days sober!

teatreeoil007

You are being honest with yourself and that's awesome, no matter what others think. Keep going. You are on a good path. You are right, alcoholism is a progressive disease.

FLCamper

Congrats to you on 5 days. I'm glad you're friends are in your corner.

Thelou

Day 8 in the books! My hubby had a beer at dinner, just one, oh to be that way. I know I'm not, and I am done trying to be normal.

Hevyn

Wonderful that you've reached Day 8, Thelou. Things will keep getting better.

dru1085

Very nice. I was surprised too when admitting how non judgmental my close family were about my drinking. I guess it was the fear triggered by alcohol.

Grats.

Dru -

Thelou

Day 9. Today was great, but not tonight. My husband and I had a date night. All was fine but he had several drinks. He wasn't drunk...just not sober. I cried on the way home. I am so jealous of his ability to drink. No feel like date nights are ruined. I asked him to only have one drink on date nights in the future and he said I was projecting my problem on him. He doesn't have a problem but what is the use of a date night if I'm miserable during it?

ast1

It can be difficult when your spouse drinks. But why be jealous? That's the AV talking. Keep moving forward. Your doing great! Day 9!!! That's awesome!!

Maybe next date night go to a movie. There is a lot more to do then dinners. Be creative.

Thelou

Thank you! I've been stewing since we got home. It is the av.