I faced an old advesary.........
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I faced an old advesary.........
My son has IEP meetings regularly since he is autistic. These meetings bring out every emotion there is to feel. Mostly, I walk out of the meeting lost, forlorn, full of pity for me and the boy.
I ALWAYS drink after these meetings to numb the hurt, anger, and the "Why us?"
Today, I walked out of the meeting, knowing my son is progressing well, a smile on my face and I did not stop at the liquor store. It didn't hurt that DH had roses and a stuffed lion for me afterwards...lol!
So, today, autism did not drive me to drink, I didn't let it. So, I know it's a baby step, one that did not come easy and I had to share.
Almost through day 4.....and I am reaching for day 5.
Thanks for listening!
I ALWAYS drink after these meetings to numb the hurt, anger, and the "Why us?"
Today, I walked out of the meeting, knowing my son is progressing well, a smile on my face and I did not stop at the liquor store. It didn't hurt that DH had roses and a stuffed lion for me afterwards...lol!
So, today, autism did not drive me to drink, I didn't let it. So, I know it's a baby step, one that did not come easy and I had to share.
Almost through day 4.....and I am reaching for day 5.
Thanks for listening!
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Wow, that sounds like a big step. Good for you for deciding to stay focused on your recovery. It's SO hard to deal with all that life throws us, without something to numb things, but it is worth it.
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Originally Posted by 51anna 
Wow, that sounds like a big step. Good for you for deciding to stay focused on your recovery. It's SO hard to deal with all that life throws us, without something to numb things, but it is worth it.
Thanks Anna. I was telling another one of my SR buds today, that I was worried bout getting through ok. Making it through gives me the courage to fight for another sober day!
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Originally Posted by parentrecovers
i hear all the time about "doing the next right thing" in recovery. this is a PERFECT example! thanks for sharing! and enjoy a nice sober day with your family. hugs, k
Thank you!
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I am so glad that you did not drink. That is really so good. I know autism is difficult to deal with. Do what is best for you and you can be sure it is god for everyone else too.
I have a nephew that is autistic and it has been a hard uphill battle getting him the help he needs. So I do know how hard it can be.
My nephew is now 12 years old and he is doing very well. He is in classes with regular kids and playing sports and making straight A's on his report card. He is also working at the appropriate level for his age. I think his mom working on getting clean has a lot to do with his progress.
I am so glad that you did not drink. That is really so good. I know autism is difficult to deal with. Do what is best for you and you can be sure it is god for everyone else too.
I have a nephew that is autistic and it has been a hard uphill battle getting him the help he needs. So I do know how hard it can be.
My nephew is now 12 years old and he is doing very well. He is in classes with regular kids and playing sports and making straight A's on his report card. He is also working at the appropriate level for his age. I think his mom working on getting clean has a lot to do with his progress.
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Originally Posted by splendra
((((wjw))))
I am so glad that you did not drink. That is really so good. I know autism is difficult to deal with. Do what is best for you and you can be sure it is god for everyone else too.
I have a nephew that is autistic and it has been a hard uphill battle getting him the help he needs. So I do know how hard it can be.
My nephew is now 12 years old and he is doing very well. He is in classes with regular kids and playing sports and making straight A's on his report card. He is also working at the appropriate level for his age. I think his mom working on getting clean has a lot to do with his progress.
I am so glad that you did not drink. That is really so good. I know autism is difficult to deal with. Do what is best for you and you can be sure it is god for everyone else too.
I have a nephew that is autistic and it has been a hard uphill battle getting him the help he needs. So I do know how hard it can be.
My nephew is now 12 years old and he is doing very well. He is in classes with regular kids and playing sports and making straight A's on his report card. He is also working at the appropriate level for his age. I think his mom working on getting clean has a lot to do with his progress.
Thank you splendra!
Your nephews situation sounds alot like ours! I hope that I am able to stay clean so I can be the best I can for him.
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wjw.....
Quoting Anna...
It's SO hard to deal with all that life throws us, without something to numb things, .
I used to numb out..drink...after Alanon meetings in the very early days....before I
slid into my addictions...
Good for you..to be working on your sobriety....I can't imagine the burden you carry.
Best wishes and prayers....
And Happy Valentine's Day!
Sherry
Quoting Anna...
It's SO hard to deal with all that life throws us, without something to numb things, .
I used to numb out..drink...after Alanon meetings in the very early days....before I
slid into my addictions...
Good for you..to be working on your sobriety....I can't imagine the burden you carry.
Best wishes and prayers....
And Happy Valentine's Day!
Sherry
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I only read the first few words of your post and started crying. I know exactly what you are going through. My daughter is autistic.
It sounds like you have known for a little bit, though. Our daughter just got diagnosed a few months ago. My parents and fiance said my drinking got worse after the diagnosis. It did, by leaps and bounds.
I don't post on here much. I'm more of a lurker. I like to read posts by others and see their various standpoints, and today I read your post. I connected. Thank you. It was a strange relief to know that, in more ways than one, I'm not alone.
I'll be checking back frequently. Feel free to PM me.
Mel
"..Celebrate we will, 'cause life is short but sweet for certain.." ~Dave Matthews
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It sounds like you have known for a little bit, though. Our daughter just got diagnosed a few months ago. My parents and fiance said my drinking got worse after the diagnosis. It did, by leaps and bounds.
I don't post on here much. I'm more of a lurker. I like to read posts by others and see their various standpoints, and today I read your post. I connected. Thank you. It was a strange relief to know that, in more ways than one, I'm not alone.
I'll be checking back frequently. Feel free to PM me.
Mel
"..Celebrate we will, 'cause life is short but sweet for certain.." ~Dave Matthews
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im also more of a lurker, posting little hugs now and again,
ive a son whos autistic also just turned 12, im dry about 5 months now, and feeling great and never been as intune with my family.
you can do it wjw:ghug3
ive a son whos autistic also just turned 12, im dry about 5 months now, and feeling great and never been as intune with my family.
you can do it wjw:ghug3
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Originally Posted by caitlin666
ive a son whos autistic also just turned 12, im dry about 5 months now, and feeling great and never been as intune with my family.
you can do it wjw:ghug3
you can do it wjw:ghug3
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