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Hi Delilah. I admire you. I appreciate your post as it really makes sense. My kids are 14, 12 and 11. I guess that's another thing. Now that they are a little older I don't feel as needed. Need to change mindset for good. X
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Welcome to the site. Going to a therapist may be a good idea to help get your emotional state in check and to help with your depression and anxiety. Also AA meetings are everywhere and you will be around others in your shoes that can also be a great help.
The hardest thing is taking that first step, but once you do, you'll be wondering why you didn't sooner!
The hardest thing is taking that first step, but once you do, you'll be wondering why you didn't sooner!
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Thanks Forward 12. I have just started seeing a therapist. But because I am so ashamed of my drinking, I'm afraid to tell my husband that I was going to AA as I feel he will probably be really disappointed in me.
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Make sure to drop in at this thread..
It's the November Class '16 - Additional Support Thread
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html
It's the November Class '16 - Additional Support Thread
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html
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Hi and welcome Kimmy - you're in the Newcomers Forum/section already.
Do check out the link MidnightRider posted above. It's a support thread for everyone quitting this month.
Don't be shy just jump right in - all you need to do to join is post
Personally I think our spouses usually know more than we give them credit for - he may be proud of you for facing this head on?
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Do check out the link MidnightRider posted above. It's a support thread for everyone quitting this month.
Don't be shy just jump right in - all you need to do to join is post
Personally I think our spouses usually know more than we give them credit for - he may be proud of you for facing this head on?
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Yes, join November Class Kimmy where all of us are in early days too. It helps a lot, and so very supportive. Where you mightn't be able to tell your husband something you can talk with us and never feel judged.
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Hi Dee. I'm seeing a therapist weekly. I have found this site so helpful. Wanting to do this for my husband, children and of course for me too. Liver enzymes are higher than they should be so health is another reason. X
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Hi Kimmy, I can really relate to you. The isolation, turning down all invites, not wanting to leave my bed let alone the house, anxiety, depression, daily bottles of wine, teen and preteen kids, and the desire to quit. I have been trying to quit on and off for a long time. I used to fear aa meetings, hated saying my name and that I'm an alcoholic. Always sat in the back, never shared.
Started back to aa this month and I'm actually interacting and even went to lunch with some of the ladies after a meeting. I need to reach out for their help and companionship. I am loving the last 4 meetings I've been to.
you should try it, you will get out of the house, you will feel their compassion, you will realize you are not alone. I'm getting so much from aa and soberrecovery. Good luck!
Started back to aa this month and I'm actually interacting and even went to lunch with some of the ladies after a meeting. I need to reach out for their help and companionship. I am loving the last 4 meetings I've been to.
you should try it, you will get out of the house, you will feel their compassion, you will realize you are not alone. I'm getting so much from aa and soberrecovery. Good luck!
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