New to site - New Life
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New to site - New Life
Hello! I'm new to this site, and I'm really excited to use the app I found online. I'm a 35 year old female, but I feel so much older... Quite ancient really! Alcohol has truly destroyed my life. I lost a lot, including almost losing my freedom within the last 2 years, but I'm slowly building a new life - I'm worth it, right?!
At this time I'm struggling as a mother. My children now live with their father, I have supervised monthly visitation with my 12 year old, and my oldest son hasn't spoken to be in almost a year! I can withstand a lot, but losing my children and dealing with those emotions while sober has been excruciating. I've missed out on so much, but I'm so hopeful that things will turn around. I'm determined to turn things around!! It's still hard...
At this time I'm struggling as a mother. My children now live with their father, I have supervised monthly visitation with my 12 year old, and my oldest son hasn't spoken to be in almost a year! I can withstand a lot, but losing my children and dealing with those emotions while sober has been excruciating. I've missed out on so much, but I'm so hopeful that things will turn around. I'm determined to turn things around!! It's still hard...
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Hi Dmay and welcome to the forum 
There are so many supportive voices here on SR. Make yourself at home. Post and read as much as you can - it helps so much.
Do you know what may have led to the recent break in sobriety? There are all sorts of recovery strategies here on SR to help come up with a good plan to get where you deserve to be.
There are so many supportive voices here on SR. Make yourself at home. Post and read as much as you can - it helps so much.
Do you know what may have led to the recent break in sobriety? There are all sorts of recovery strategies here on SR to help come up with a good plan to get where you deserve to be.
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Originally Posted by LeTheVerte 
Hi Dmay and welcome to the forum There are so many supportive voices here on SR. Make yourself at home. Post and read as much as you can - it helps so much. Do you know what may have led to the recent break in sobriety? There are all sorts of recovery strategies here on SR to help come up with a good plan to get where you deserve to be.
There are so many supportive voices here on SR. Make yourself at home. Post and read as much as you can - it helps so much. Do you know what may have led to the recent break in sobriety? There are all sorts of recovery strategies here on SR to help come up with a good plan to get where you deserve to be. I'm definitely looking forward to reading the threads on this site, and interacting as much as I can. Thank you, again!
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Dmay15, I'm proud of you for getting back on track and keep fighting for your sobriety. As a mom, my heart goes to you... It must be so absolutely hard being away from your kids...
You need to get yourself well to be the awesome mom they deserve and the one I feel you want to be.
I'm only 6 days sober (after a relapse). I've joined the Class of July 2014 and it's a fun group to hang out here. I hope to see you there. Here is the link: http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ly-2014-a.html
You need to get yourself well to be the awesome mom they deserve and the one I feel you want to be.
I'm only 6 days sober (after a relapse). I've joined the Class of July 2014 and it's a fun group to hang out here. I hope to see you there. Here is the link: http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ly-2014-a.html
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Originally Posted by Dmay15
I've been trying to do this alone for way too long!
Sorry to hear that times have been hard. I will attest to the fact that this is a journey best done among friends and support. This forum and the good people who come here daily have helped see me through some really rough days. So glad we are here Dmay You are not alone.
Remember this and come here often! You can do this and do it well. 
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Thank you so much for all the welcoming messages. I'm getting use to the extensive amount of information on this site, and navigating my way around it, but I'll get the hang of it. Thank you all, once again!!
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Welcome to SR Dmay. Life only gets better when we leave the booze behind. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. I know that must be very hard. We are all here on this journey with you and if you need help, just ask. If you want a drink come here instead. This place is the greatest. Again, welcome aboard.
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It's so good to meet you D'may.
I thought alcohol was my friend and comforter. In the end it only made me more anxious and miserable - and unable to handle anything. Congratulations on your sober time - you never have to go back to that sad place.
I thought alcohol was my friend and comforter. In the end it only made me more anxious and miserable - and unable to handle anything. Congratulations on your sober time - you never have to go back to that sad place.
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Dmay, Welcome!
I'm sorry you relapsed after 7months of sobriety, but you know that you are able to do it. Good for you for seeing that you need a bit more support. This is a great place to read and visit for inspiration and understanding. It must be terribly hard to manage without your children at this time, but continue to have faith and do what you need to do to get them back.
I'm sorry you relapsed after 7months of sobriety, but you know that you are able to do it. Good for you for seeing that you need a bit more support. This is a great place to read and visit for inspiration and understanding. It must be terribly hard to manage without your children at this time, but continue to have faith and do what you need to do to get them back.
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