BowTiesAreCool

Hello. I'm Shelleigh (Shelly) and I have been on and off this forum for a while now trying to quit drinking. I'm proud to say with the help of my wonderful husband that I have been sober for 12 days now and feeling pretty good so far. I drank almost every day for 5 years except for the 9 months I was pregnant with our daughter who is a year now but sadly I started back up shortly after she was born. I had mild withdrawal the first week but with lots of water, tea, vitamins, probiotics, and keeping active it has made it easier. I can't express how much my husband's support helps me right now. He has a way of showing me how my addiction controls me when I don't see it. He is not a alcoholic but he does drink at times but he has also stopped drinking with me to support me. I am hoping that with my husband's support and this forum I can stay on track and not drink ever again.

Dee74

Welcome back & congrats on 12 days

I'm really glad you have your husbands support.

Do you have a plan?

least

12 days is a good start. Glad you're back.

BowTiesAreCool

Plan? Besides to never drink again? Not really. Lol Kinda just winging it right now. I have a lot of energy so I have cleaned and reorganized our whole place inside and outside. Lol I feel good but I can not stay still during the day. It does help me sleep like a rock at night though. I'm up late now but I'm in bed and fighting sleep to type this. Well I guess I should get some rest now. Night.

Meraviglioso

Welcome back, that is great that you have your husband's support.

sadsadgirl

Bowtiesarecool-I like your username!

Keep going, don't close your eyes (get complacent) or the angels (AV) will get you, throw you back in time to a world you don't want to live in.

RedAndy

Well done on 12 days and it's great to have the support of your husband, that has been invaluable for myself in my recovery with the support I have had from my wife.

Soberwolf

Welcome bk & congrats on day 12

BowTiesAreCool

Thanks everyone. I just looked on my calendar and I'm on day 14 sober not day 13! Yay!

BowTiesAreCool

thanks, I am always happy to find another Dr who fan.

Don't worry, I fell so strong this time. I have been wanting to quit for years and I owe it to myself and my kids to be my best. I quit during my pregnancy so I can do it now. If I didn't drink when my baby was inside me, why can't I still protect her and not drink when she is on the outside needing me. My older kids are also happy and proud of me too. That gives me strength as well.

Anna

I'm glad that you're doing so well and that you have great support from your husband.