Thank you so much, TS and ND. I read your wise words first thing this morning and they are an inspiring start to my day.
ND, you are likely quite right in saying my family "knows" there is a problem. It helps too to not to have to think in terms of a big confession, something that would deeply embarrass me. While my drinking doesn't create any big drama, I'm sure my children have noticed how much I drink. I think it's easy to ignore it because of how functional I seem. But I will take your good advice and talk about it in terms of taking a break and trying to get healthier. I also found it really helpful that you wrote about feeling empowered in the last two weeks without big promises or seeming strong, but just trying to go forward in a humble way. I have so little trust in myself that taking that stance is the wisest one for me. Thank you for writing about it. Your honesty is wonderful.
TS, I know you're right abut the three month goal. In truth, I think I am one of those people who should abstain for the rest of my life. I doubt I could ever drink in an ordinary way again. That said, the very idea of three months without alcohol seems like the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest. I know I'm to take it one day at a time, but it seems impossible. Maybe I am kidding myself about being ready? I truly don't want some sort of "hitting bottom" episode to make me do the work I need to do. I feel I've gone down far enough; my drinking has cost me plenty already. Thanks for your thoughts on this; any others you have are so very welcome. Your year of experience is truly helpful for me to hear about.
Annes
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