brighterlife

I've been loitering on this forum for over a year. I'm not here tonight majorly hungover or desperate. I haven't got a drink drive offence or just woken up in a police cell. I am however close to it. I drink a bottle of wine every night sometimes more. I go to work every morning wishing I was in rehab. I have a v demanding job looking after special needs children which I love and which I can never phone 'sick' in to. I am a single mum with 2 children. I love my life. I am also slowly and systematically destroying it. I have cancelled 2 social events this week. I know what I'm doing. I'm withdrawing. I know i can't drink tomo. It starts with day 1. Hope you all help me in the next few days. I'm ready.....

gettingsmarter

Welcome brighterlife

resolute50

Welcome,
The exact same thing was happening to me.
The drink started to effect my job.
Started calling in more often. Not there for important meetings.
Foggy mind is not good in the engineering field.

Della1968

We are here Welcome

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Brighterlife!!

It all starts with a Day 1, great job on taking that first step, you'll finds loads of support here on SR!!

thomas11

Welcome. Hopefully you can remain close to SR during your withdrawal period, people here will help you.

stephendu

You have the power to change your life. Hope the best for you.

brighterlife

Thankyou so much. I have so much more to say but thank you for reaching out to me so quickly. I love this site x

strategery

Welcome brighterlife!

Hope2014

You can absolutely do this! I was in your shoes just a short time ago. Commit to it, have a plan and read and post here often. Your life will change exponentially

least

Welcome to your commitment to a better way of life. I hope the support here can help you get sober for good.

FarToGo

Welcome, great decision you've made. Have you heard of a book called "The Sober Revolution - women calling time on wine o'clock". I can highly recommend, written by two women and at least one of them a single mum. Have a look at some of the reviews on Amazon, I felt it really got to the heart of us women drinkers and offered some really good support to change.
Lots of luck
x

Soberwolf

Welcome Brighterlife youl find tons of support here

Quirky

We are glad you are joining us Brighterlife. We are here for you.

Dee74

Hi brighterlife

I'm glad you found us - you'll find a lot of support here.

D

Verte

You can do this, brighterlife. The life you want and fully deserve depends on it. We are all here.

DitzyDandelion

Are you with us in the class of July Brighter? Tons of ex wine drinkers there .

Inchworm

Welcome, brighter! We'll be here for you!

NestWasEmpty

Good for you Brighterlife !! Welcome , Nice user name it will get Brighter Best time to start before you get any deeper. I waited too long and didn't pay attention to the warning signs . I did get picked up DWI tossed in jail - felt so ashamed when I was fingerprinted and they called my son to pick me up .
Do what ever you have to ,to get the help while you have this mind set . To Stop ..

Me63

Hello Brighterlife