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Hello everybody! Very early in my recovery and having a lot of anxiety and low self esteem right now. Husband and I are in process of messing legal separation, he recently became sober himself. Getting ready to have custody battles regarding the kids, and every minute the battling thoughts of my good ole numbing friend (alcohol) keeps rearing its ugly head in my brain. At times the mind battle is crazy, but I am pushing thru minute by minute. I will get stronger everyday as I gain my strength and self esteem back, but everything seems like a struggle. But I am so thankful for my kids, health and all God has gave me. Don't know if it is best to say goodbye to my husband, or try to work it out. Very overwhelming.
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Hi Thankful and welcome to the forum. The self esteem returns and it is genuine. 
For me I needed to work through, think through things from start to finish with a clear head. Feel the evolution of feelings and not cut off the process of healing.
Have faith that you can do it. Come here often for support. Come up with a good plan to get you through tough moments. You are in great company here - there is a lot of wisdom and support.
Sorry that times are tough. Hang in there.
For me I needed to work through, think through things from start to finish with a clear head. Feel the evolution of feelings and not cut off the process of healing. Have faith that you can do it. Come here often for support. Come up with a good plan to get you through tough moments. You are in great company here - there is a lot of wisdom and support.
Sorry that times are tough. Hang in there.
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Thank you all for the support and advice. Verge thank you, I will visit this site often for wisdom, advise, and support. Playing around on here and reading great support everywhere.
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Welcome aboard Thankful 
Like others have said this is a great community. Perhaps it's best to focus on your not drinking for now...that way you'll be in the best position for yourself, no matter what happens
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Like others have said this is a great community. Perhaps it's best to focus on your not drinking for now...that way you'll be in the best position for yourself, no matter what happens
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Get sober regardless of what happens, and perhaps put off any drastic changes until you've had some quality sobriety time under your belt. Unless there's something serious like physical abuse or something going on I'd give it time and try to work it out. Just my 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by Frank14 
Get sober regardless of what happens, and perhaps put off any drastic changes until you've had some quality sobriety time under your belt. Unless there's something serious like physical abuse or something going on I'd give it time and try to work it out. Just my 2 cents.
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Cold but a bright sunny morning. Going to spend some time with the kids and maybe take them to the movies later. thankful to wake up sober. Will be happy when the thousand racing thoughts settle in my head.
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