MCAL880

Instead of being awoken with a pounding headache and the room spinning, I was awoken by the hungry cries of my baby girl. Something which seems to be such a nuisance in the fog of alcoholism and drunken stupor becomes one of life's greaest blessings: the cries of a small child who just wants her mommy.

Will be heading to the grocery store in a bit to stock up on weekly necessities. This is usually where my biggest temptation to pick up a bottle or a case of beer lies. Pray for me.

Midwest1981

I am glad you woke up feeling good today!! So did I!

When you go to the store avoid that isle completely. Don't even look at it. praying for you!

Soberwolf

Way to go sending prayers

Avoud the alcohol aisle focus on the groceries have you got SR on your mobile ?

take us with you we'l come shopping with you lol

stay strong remember why your doing this big hugs

BernieE

Will you have that darling baby with you? Let her be your strength. I know you want to be the best mother you can be. You can do it.

sprout50

Good for you! Isn't it great to wake up sober? As for the liquor isle, for us, that stuff should have a poison label on it. Avoid it like the plague and like Wolf says, take us with you if you have the mobile app.

DoPerdition

It really is the best feeling on Earth. I know exactly what you mean and I experience it myself now.

This is how I woke up today with my little boy. I used to need a good half hour to get myself together before I could even deal with him. I hate that I was so selfish while I was drinking but between the headache, nausea and anxiety, I just couldn't be the Mother that he deserved.

Today we enjoyed a leisurely breakfast together while playing and laughing. I am starting to see that this is real joy and that drinking leads only to misery.

MCAL880

I'm so happy to say that I made it through the grocery story and didn't even glance at the beer/wine section (which is quite a feat because this grocery store has an EXTENSIVE alcohol section!) I had my babies with me and instead purchased a slew of herbal teas and even sprung for some baking odds and ends so I can treat my husband to some homemade goodies (hadn't done that in quite some time as I was always too hungover to bake). Going for a run in a little bit then taking the kiddos to see the Christmas loghts. I'm doing good right now, just hope I can make it through tonight. I'm trying to reroute my thought patterns and redirect my stream of consciousness when my mind turns to drinking. Thank you all for the good vibes and well wishes, just knowing that I have yall in my corner helps me to stay strong.

Soberwolf

Exellent Mcal so happy for you

baked treats sound lovely

Midwest1981

Yay!! That's awesome!! Have fun baking up a storm and on your run!!

Thepatman

Crab some treats at the groceries, you deserve some Ice cream or something yummy.

Well done!

Dee74

Fantastic posts MC - well done

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