When did my kids grow up? I hate booze.

[Cinders]

When did my kids grow up? I hate booze.

42Cat,

Crossing my fingers with you!!

You can do it, just this one day/night.

Cindi

[42cat]

When did my kids grow up? I hate booze.

Thank you!

[Guest]

When did my kids grow up? I hate booze.

Good job cat, I too feel like I missed my dauhters childhood. She was 8 when I started drinking and BAM she's 29 now, when I decided to do something about it. We don't have a great relationship. I blame myself. My husband says I was a wonderful Mother. Who knows all I can work on is today. As with you my friend, just today, make it your own on your terms. Today is yours
smiles
mar

[MDBiker]

When did my kids grow up? I hate booze.

Cat, great job. You can do this. We will all be here to help if you need us.

Beatle, I will PM you an answer to your question. This thread is for cat. I am trying to check in from work, so it may be a while before I send it.

bear

[gourmet]

When did my kids grow up? I hate booze.

I too, have drank all of both of my daughters lives. I was mostly a single mom, but my own mother abandoned me, and I will never do that to my kids. They tell me I have been the greatest mother, but I know I have hurt them allowing them to see me drink so much. They are 19 and 22 now and would tell anyone we have a great relationship - I believe that too, but I have so many regrets, I could have done so much more. They support me in my endeavor to stop drinking to excess. It helps that we can all talk about it, but I am still so ashamed.

One day at a time, that is all we can do. At least here at MWO, there are so many of us doing it together. I love everyone! I kept begging God to help me, and he brought me here.

Much love to you cat.

[gourmet]

When did my kids grow up? I hate booze.

This is part of an old song my Daddy used to sing. For those who believe, or don't, please find encouragement:

I'm only human, I'm just a man. Help me believe in what I could be And all that I am.
Show me the stairway, I have to climb. Lord for my sake, teach me to take One day at a time.

One day at a time sweet Jesus, that's all I'm asking from you. Just give me the strength,
to do everyday, what I have to do. Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus, and tomorrow may never be mine. Lord help me today, show me the way, one day at a time.