Newly Sober 48-year old married mom of two teenagers. Anyone out there like me?
Ismilealot
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Join Date: Jun 2019
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Originally Posted by Bonniefloyd 
Hey, we’re almost twins! I’m 48, 6 months sober. I have three kids — eldest is 20, youngest is 9.
So how are you doing so far? I’m up and down but mostly doing much better these days than I was a few months ago.
So how are you doing so far? I’m up and down but mostly doing much better these days than I was a few months ago.
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Soberville, USA
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Some folks say that the body changes around 50 and it handles the booze differently.
I have kids and a wife. I quit at 50.
I got addicted to booze as a little kid. I started having too many issues and decided to try and quit.
It was the hardest thing I have ever done. It is easier now because of time, SR based education, love (tough and regular), and online education.
Thanks.
I have kids and a wife. I quit at 50.
I got addicted to booze as a little kid. I started having too many issues and decided to try and quit.
It was the hardest thing I have ever done. It is easier now because of time, SR based education, love (tough and regular), and online education.
Thanks.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
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Originally Posted by Ismilealot
Looking to connect with anyone on a similar journey of getting and staying sober.😊
Welcome to SR!
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Almost the same age 😀 and six months sober. Yes, the family are way way happier.
I’m not saying I was a nasty guy as a drinker, but I have to say my wife would be very down if I took up drinking again. Stopping drinking is a matter of accepting you can’t drink again. Heavy drinkers tell me how much they enjoy alcohol and don’t want to quit. I enjoyed it too, but anyone who’s dependent has a big problem and has no alternative but to quit. Yes, it’s tough at first, but all ex-drinkers regret not quitting earlier. None regret giving up.
Good luck 😀
I’m not saying I was a nasty guy as a drinker, but I have to say my wife would be very down if I took up drinking again. Stopping drinking is a matter of accepting you can’t drink again. Heavy drinkers tell me how much they enjoy alcohol and don’t want to quit. I enjoyed it too, but anyone who’s dependent has a big problem and has no alternative but to quit. Yes, it’s tough at first, but all ex-drinkers regret not quitting earlier. None regret giving up.
Good luck 😀
Ismilealot
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: CT
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Originally Posted by D122y
Some folks say that the body changes around 50 and it handles the booze differently.
I have kids and a wife. I quit at 50.
I got addicted to booze as a little kid. I started having too many issues and decided to try and quit.
It was the hardest thing I have ever done. It is easier now because of time, SR based education, love (tough and regular), and online education.
Thanks.
I have kids and a wife. I quit at 50.
I got addicted to booze as a little kid. I started having too many issues and decided to try and quit.
It was the hardest thing I have ever done. It is easier now because of time, SR based education, love (tough and regular), and online education.
Thanks.
Glad to hear it gets easier with time. Thanks for your post.
Ismilealot
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: CT
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Originally Posted by Delilah1
We are the same age, I also have two teenagers, and one almost 12 year old. I’ve been sober for three and a half years, it is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself and my family.
Welcome to SR!
Welcome to SR!
Thanks for your post! Wow! 3 1/2 years! That’s wonderful! I agree that getting sober is great for the family. Just still struggling to find my own constant happiness 😊
Ismilealot
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<div style="text-align:left;"> <br />Hi Delilah!<br />Thanks for your post! Wow! 3 1/2 years! That’s wonderful! I agree that getting sober is great for the family. Just still struggling to find my own constant happiness 😊</div>
Originally Posted by Delilah1
We are the same age, I also have two teenagers, and one almost 12 year old. I’ve been sober for three and a half years, it is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself and my family.<br /><br />Welcome to SR!
Ismilealot
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Originally Posted by Hodd
Almost the same age 😀 and six months sober. Yes, the family are way way happier.
I’m not saying I was a nasty guy as a drinker, but I have to say my wife would be very down if I took up drinking again. Stopping drinking is a matter of accepting you can’t drink again. Heavy drinkers tell me how much they enjoy alcohol and don’t want to quit. I enjoyed it too, but anyone who’s dependent has a big problem and has no alternative but to quit. Yes, it’s tough at first, but all ex-drinkers regret not quitting earlier. None regret giving up.
Good luck 😀
I’m not saying I was a nasty guy as a drinker, but I have to say my wife would be very down if I took up drinking again. Stopping drinking is a matter of accepting you can’t drink again. Heavy drinkers tell me how much they enjoy alcohol and don’t want to quit. I enjoyed it too, but anyone who’s dependent has a big problem and has no alternative but to quit. Yes, it’s tough at first, but all ex-drinkers regret not quitting earlier. None regret giving up.
Good luck 😀
Ismilealot
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Join Date: Jun 2019
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Originally Posted by Numblady
Welcome and definitely similar. Married mom of two (oldest is only eleven though). 44. Husband still drinks a ton but I don’t. I feel like I’m on much steadier footing. All the best to you!
Thanks for posting. Glad you feel you are on steadier footing than your husband regarding drinking. My husband doesn’t like to drink. So I have often felt annoyed that he doesn’t relate to what I go through as a person with an alcohol dependency. I KNOW I can’t allow myself to drink again, but he probably could have “just one” easily. I never thought of your scenario, having a husband who also drinks heavily. That must be hard too. Best of luck to you. Weve got this👍🏻
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