Icandothis2013

Hi, I am stressed by my work and stressed by my son who is constantly asking for money and unable to manage it if/when I give it to him. But I have printed out photos of the terrible state I got into last time I drunk as a warning as to what will happen if I start. Day 9. Onwards ...

Anna

Day 9 is great. I'm glad you're getting through this.

Dee74

Day nine is great. You can make plans to deal with the stresses soberly, even your son. Keep going!

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Izzyak

I can't wait to get to day 9. I'm at day 4 and really struggled today I was feeling awful, I'm feeling bit better now. Maybe take a bit of time out and do something that you enjoy. Certainly wouldn't choose poison.

Mizz

Wonderful work!
You are taking care of yourself. Keep on moving forward.

PS. Just say NO. Your son doesn't have to like it but he can accept your answer. No is a complete sentence.

lessgravity

Day 9 is good work - keep it moving and check in here if you need. Congrats.

stickyone

One day at a time . We got good days and bad days. I think it's a good thing you look at those photos of your low point of alcoholism. Its a reminder of what is to come if you drink. For myself I used to try to forget all the bad memories but it lead to resentment so I could not move forward with my life. I've said it in a post quoted from the movie Joker -

​​​​The worst part about having a mental illness is that people expect you to behave as if you don't (have a mental illness).

Same goes with addiction.