Iwanttobebetter

Hi. I've lurked on this site after joining a while back. I'm sick and tired of being controlled by alcohol, waking up feeling guilty and depressed because I gave into my compulsion to drink, feeling weak and pathetic, and like the worst mother in the world because I'm setting a terrible example for me kids. They are still little but before long they will understand that I drink too much. I want so much to stop. For myself, my kids, and my husband.
I'm 32 years old and if I then myself around I can have a lot of happy years ahead of me. Thanks for listening.

Anna

Yes, you can change things. I'm glad you found us and that you have decided to stop drinking.

Dee74

Welcome aboard Iwanttobebetter

There is always hope and it's never too late - 6 years ago I wandered in here beaten and battered - this place helped me turn my life around.

I know we can help you do that too

D

Hevyn

Welcome to SR Iwanttobebetter. This is a great place where you'll find all sorts of support and encouragement from people who understand.

You sound committed to having a better life - one lived free from alcohol. I was controlled by it, too - and I went on for many more years than you have, trying to use willpower to control what I drank. It never worked, & in the end I was much better off just kicking it out of my life for good. You can do this.

sugarbear1

talk with us in the chat room.

we are often there at various times during the day for support!

hugs,
~SB

ImperfectlyMe

Welcome!!!!! I'm about your age and a stat home mom two girls 7 and 4! I'm doing it and so can you! You will not believe how good you will feel physically. There is a moms club in the daily support section come introduce yourself I think you'll feel at home!

Iwanttobebetter

thank you all so much! it took a lot for me to post that. i've known i have a problem for years and have admitted it to my husband and sister but putting it "out there" has been so hard. i'm ashamed of the pathetic person i am and really and truly want to do better. i will check out the mom group. would also like to post in the women's forum but for some reason i'm restricted. do i need to have a minimum number of posts to do that?

Iwanttobebetter

my kids are 7, 4, and almost 2! heading over to the mom club.

least

Any female can post in the women's forum. I'm glad you want to be sober. I got sober over three years ago with the help of this site and my counselor and don't regret a minute of it. Only wish I'd quit sooner.

Anna

You have no restrictions and are more than welcome to post in the Women's forum.