I wasn't strong enough
I hope that post isn't what it seems to be and that you are drinking again today Mums.
Too much suffering in your posts about drinking and too much joy in your posts about sobriety to give in.
Pour out what you have and log in here.
We are thinking about you.
Too much suffering in your posts about drinking and too much joy in your posts about sobriety to give in.
Pour out what you have and log in here.
We are thinking about you.
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Join Date: Nov 2016
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Hang in there mum. I too relapsed. I had been doing well. And I then I made that awful mistake. I had that first drink, that turned into God only knows how many. I am on Day One all over again too.
We have to know, we can NEVER drink again.
We have to know, we can NEVER drink again.
Its clear to your AV. The rest of us see the flaw in this logic.
I waited a long time for something outside me to come along and kick the sh!t out of me hard enough to make me sober. It never happened. The changes I needed had to come from the inside, not the outside.
As lessgravity reminds us beautifully: no one is coming to save us
Not even our children.
Drink some water.
Get some rest.
You have work to do.
I waited a long time for something outside me to come along and kick the sh!t out of me hard enough to make me sober. It never happened. The changes I needed had to come from the inside, not the outside.
As lessgravity reminds us beautifully: no one is coming to save us
Not even our children.
Drink some water.
Get some rest.
You have work to do.
Hugs to you.
You know, this really isn't about 'strength'. It's about acceptance.
Acceptance that alcohol is the problem, not the solution.
Acceptance that early sobriety WILL be uncomfortable, even downright painful, but that will be temporary.
Acceptance that alcoholism is progressive, and if we keep taking that first drink things can only get worse.
And possibly, acceptance that we might need to ask for some help. Just as we would with any other illness.
Xx
You know, this really isn't about 'strength'. It's about acceptance.
Acceptance that alcohol is the problem, not the solution.
Acceptance that early sobriety WILL be uncomfortable, even downright painful, but that will be temporary.
Acceptance that alcoholism is progressive, and if we keep taking that first drink things can only get worse.
And possibly, acceptance that we might need to ask for some help. Just as we would with any other illness.
Xx
Mum,
Hugs to you.
Don't think of it as being "not strong enough". It's a choice. Choosing a better life, being a healthier person. You have the ability to choose.
We choose every time we drink. We say yes or no. But it's up to us what we say "yes" to. When you say "yes" to drinking, you are actually saying "no" to countless other, better things. Say yes to being healthy, aware and present. Say yes to being the person you want to be, building the relationship with your children you want to have. That's worth so much more than any liquid in a glass.
It doesn't take superhuman abilities or strength. You have the power to choose. Don't touch it, don't pick up, don't swallow, repeat. Every moment you go without alcohol in your system, your mind and body will heal.
We are pulling for you.
Hugs to you.
Don't think of it as being "not strong enough". It's a choice. Choosing a better life, being a healthier person. You have the ability to choose.
We choose every time we drink. We say yes or no. But it's up to us what we say "yes" to. When you say "yes" to drinking, you are actually saying "no" to countless other, better things. Say yes to being healthy, aware and present. Say yes to being the person you want to be, building the relationship with your children you want to have. That's worth so much more than any liquid in a glass.
It doesn't take superhuman abilities or strength. You have the power to choose. Don't touch it, don't pick up, don't swallow, repeat. Every moment you go without alcohol in your system, your mind and body will heal.
We are pulling for you.
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,518
The truth hurts and its true that we are selfish Bas*******s when we pick up drink and care sh*t about our loved ones .
Sorry again but that's how I see it .
Mummy, your AV loves when you feel like bad about yourself. Gosh, I was a pro at it! Don't listen!! You can absolutely pick yourself up and start again.
I believe in you! Kick that voice to the curb and show the AV who's boss.
Sending you a great big hug.
I believe in you! Kick that voice to the curb and show the AV who's boss.
Sending you a great big hug.
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,518
Mummy2 . I am in empathy and completely understand . Iv'e been reading your posts and like many of us just when we thought it was going well ................ Don't be hard on yourself but also please don't try to drown your sorrows with more drink . Stay with us and make your day one Today .
Best and hugs .
Best and hugs .
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Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1,981
They do, and being a sober mom would be the best gift you could ever give them.
It's time to do whatever it takes to get clean. Daily AA meetings, call an addiction center, perhaps even rehab. Help is everywhere, you just need to take a few small steps in the right direction.
It's time to do whatever it takes to get clean. Daily AA meetings, call an addiction center, perhaps even rehab. Help is everywhere, you just need to take a few small steps in the right direction.
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