qwerrt

So I've been on a binge for the last few days. I am alone and taking care of my kid. I drink from sunup to sundown. I think I fell on my face yesterday, can't quite remember. Someone please help me to stop.

I really want to go to a treatment program, but I don't know what to do with my kid.

Coldfusion

Wow, you've been around these rooms for a while...

You must be familiar with all the usual methods--I went to detox then AA meetings.

I post here often, that helps!

Gilmer

Find a good DVD for your child to watch and sit next to him surfing this site. The resolve you'll find here and the reality of people's situations will inspire you. Get a plan. Go to AA. Look into AVRT. Go to church. if you have booze in the house. just up and dump it out before you have a chance to talk yourself out of it. From them on, don't pick up no matter what. No matter what!

qwerrt

Yeah, thanks for reminding me. I'm not stupid, I'm just a drunk.

Sally3127

Do you have someone who can take your child while you go to treatment? If so call them to come get your child and call and find a place that will take you today,

IWillWin

Drunks are some of the smartest people I know hang in there...recommit to sobriety. You know what to do. As an adult child of an alcoholic take it from me, your child deserves better. Don't saddle your child with the years of confusion, pain and suffering that I grew up with. It ain't pretty - and I know if my parent could go back and change it they would. You have the chance. Take it.

Coldfusion

Well, I had to DO something to stop. I had to make some kind of change in my life, for me it took something pretty major (a week in detox).

Do you still have booze in your house?

Received

First and foremost, I fear for your child. If read back correctly he would be approximately 3 or 4?

Is there anyone you can call, family, friend, ANYONE responsible that can come and get your child into a safe environment? It scares me to know such a young child is in a potentially dangerous situation.

Please, please call someone. If you don't know anyone then please call a local helpline. If you can't do it for you, do it for your son.

Gilmer

We're all just drunks here, qwerrt. if we can do it, you can doi it.

ScottFromWI

Sorry to hear you are struggling. There is a lot of support here at SR, but it sounds like you could benefit from some local support too. Have you any relatives of any kind that can help with your situation? Or any trusted friend? You'd be surprises how willing others are to help, especially when a child's safety is invoked.

qwerrt

Yes I do. I giant bottle of wine. I hate it and love it at the same time.

qwerrt

He's eight. I have no one to trust. I would feel like a jackass asking any of my neighbors etc. My husband will come home in 1 week.

Gilmer

Dump it. Don't think, just do it. Just up and do it.

qwerrt

I just need to quit. period. Thank you!

Gilmer

One thing a coworker told me about cigarette smoking: "In order to quit, you have to quit."

qwerrt

Yep, just finished the wine. I need help.

ScottFromWI

What about parents, inlaws, etc??? You'd feel even worse if he came home to find you in jail and your child in protective custody, which is entirely possible if you are drinking all day, every day. Call a local hotline and they can steer you in the right direction

Coldfusion

We can look up how to find help for you, but I'm not sure what would happen to your child. Is there a relative who could help you?

Gilmer

Don't get more. Just avoid the alcohol stores. Don't even drive in those sections of town.

ScottFromWI

Please call the person who is closest to you immediately to come and help. At this point you need someone to care for your child. SR is a great place to get help, but you need local assistance now.