Almost broke my sobriety
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Almost broke my sobriety
Sober for 3 years this month but I'm having marriage issues, forced out of home, and almost broke my sobriety when I had to explain to my kids that I would be moving out of the house. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do, and my natural reaction was to have a drink. Fortunately I mustered the will somehow to avoid doing so and screwing up my life even more.
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This is the best thing to hear. You got the courage to no drink and to know that that is what you really want. You could have made up an excuse and you didn't! So proud of your 3 years! I really admire that you didn't cave in these very hard times. As always: this too shall pass. If you need to vent or just support, we are here for you.
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Wow, you are one tough individual to not turn to drinking after going through that. Pretty heavy stuff. Congratulations on one hell of a display of will power. Build on it. Good luck, Be Strong.... You are so right, drinking is only going to make things so much worse. Stay sober, decide your path forward, let everyone here know how you are doing.
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Thanks for sharing. Very courageous of you.
I hope things will settle for the best for you.
When I separated, my son was 2, I thought it was the end of the world. Now me and my ex are good friends and we are able to talk. My son thinks it's all good, that he has 2 houses. Suffice to say that my situation is unique and fortunate. But I believe when both partners put children first, their well being becomes the priority. The fighting is pointless. When things don't work out tween 2 people, it's better to move on. Easy? Nope. But children admire us when we show we can deal with things in a healthy way.
Prayers your way and kudos for protecting your sobriety.
I hope things will settle for the best for you.
When I separated, my son was 2, I thought it was the end of the world. Now me and my ex are good friends and we are able to talk. My son thinks it's all good, that he has 2 houses. Suffice to say that my situation is unique and fortunate. But I believe when both partners put children first, their well being becomes the priority. The fighting is pointless. When things don't work out tween 2 people, it's better to move on. Easy? Nope. But children admire us when we show we can deal with things in a healthy way.
Prayers your way and kudos for protecting your sobriety.
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Demetri,
My mantra- there's nothing so bad that drinking won't make it worse...
Seriously - I broke my sobriety because of some issues too - I lost my dad, my mother and I are estranged. We are going to be having a major life change. Mine seem small compared to yours, but the fact is, I was WAY worse off with depressive and cloudy thoughts. Alcohol made my life hell - even though I kept it mostly moderate. All of my problems magically seemed a million times worse.
Hang in there and ride the storm. Love your kids and they will understand. Then love them some more.
Beth
My mantra- there's nothing so bad that drinking won't make it worse...
Seriously - I broke my sobriety because of some issues too - I lost my dad, my mother and I are estranged. We are going to be having a major life change. Mine seem small compared to yours, but the fact is, I was WAY worse off with depressive and cloudy thoughts. Alcohol made my life hell - even though I kept it mostly moderate. All of my problems magically seemed a million times worse.
Hang in there and ride the storm. Love your kids and they will understand. Then love them some more.
Beth
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