Lionhearted1

I was just wondering whether it was harder for a man or women or the same the reason i ask is because women have stronger instincts when it comes to kids etc so sobering up for them would be a strong motivator!! just wondering!

MycoolFitz

I don't think it is a gender thing. I have no children and am single I am just doing it for me

SoberForMySon

I think it's about the individual, not the gender.

Men can be better parents and more devoted than women in some cases.

Some people, no matter how good and loving of parents, really cannot quit easily for various reasons.

I truly think it depends on the actual person, personality, even genetics.

SoberForMySon

My husband quit much easier than I did, too, and gave our son as his reason. That said, while he was a binge or problem drinker, I'm not sure you'd call him an alcoholic. I think he flirted with it, but he stopped before it became a serious problem. He's been sober for years now. For me, it was quite a bit harder, and took sinking to a lower low.

doggonecarl

I haven't seen where recovery is easy for anyone. But some folks sure make it harder.

Natom

It doesn't have anything to do with a persons gender. It just has a lot to do with factors such as family, work, etc. You could argue that a women may have more drive to get sober/clean because of her children but I doubt it would be much cop because a lot of people get clean for their families and it's the same thing. At the end of the day it doesn't matter. We can all recover no matter who we are, where we're from or where we've been. And that is a blessing.

Natom.

onlythetruth

I don't think gender makes any difference in terms of difficulty.

I do think that the stigma attached to addiction is much worse for women.

soberlicious

I disagree. I think this is an outdated stereotype.

I agree with OTT. The stigma for women does seem to be worse. Mothers who lose their children, or abandon them, due to addiction seem to be judged more harshly than fathers who do the same.

rhapsodyh

It really dose not matter the gender. I know a lot of single dads who stay sober for their kids. My father has been sober for 30 years and he did it for me and my siblings. I have been motivated to face my problem head on for myself and kids. However I have known people in the past of both genders being unable to remain sober despite the fact they love their children very much. As a women, I do feel we get judged more harshly but that must not let us get discouraged. I think support from family has a huge impact for a person trying to get sober and stay sober.