Things I regret because of drinking

[MissHazel]

1. Almost getting arrested at a bar during a work trip and in a company car because I became confrontational. A sheriff drove me to a hotel and I left the hotel to try to get my car and drive home (2 hrs). the sheriff caught me & took me back to the hotel with strict instructions I was not to leave. I was late to my son's concert the next day and sick as h**l.
2. All the times I have slept in because "Mom was sick"...
3. All the times I have picked fights with my husband and son so I could storm off and drink alone.
4. all of the times I couldn't really be there for my son because I wanted to drink more or because I too hungover to deal with it.

[aspman]

Things I regret because of drinking

Almost everything i did for 20 odd years.

[MissHazel]

Things I regret because of drinking

Thanks for this. I still cry when I think about certain things...so many more I could have written about. I am new to all of this and grateful for a place that feels safe.

[rubywillow]

Things I regret because of drinking

MH, (Hazel was my Momma's name!) I can't believe a sheriff was so kind to you! It was NOT my experience!!!
Drinking at my parent's funerals.
Drinking around my children, grandchildren.
Drinking (being warped!) PERIOD!

[MissHazel]

Things I regret because of drinking

I had a great dog named Ruby!

Thanks for the reply. I love being able to talk and not worry about it. It is comforting to know that I am not the only one...I am looking forward to better stories that don't involve me being completely self-destructive.

[rubywillow]

Things I regret because of drinking

MH, I don't know where in this big world, you are. But I can tell you, what we don't know about those we are around daily would surprise us. EVERYONE who posts, at some point, says they think they are the only ones with a problem. NOT!!! We are just stronger and smarter, to realize we're dealing with a poison, and one that even if we think we're in contol of, we're 99% not.
It's good to talk to you. About my bedtime tho! In US, just south of Hartsfield Airport.
Take care, dear one.

[MissHazel]

Things I regret because of drinking

Sleep well

I'm looking forward to the day I can sleep again.

[DriftyAlison0]

Things I regret because of drinking

I regret the start of my drinking career.
I regret the stupid things that I did drunk.
I regret the hangovers from drinking too much.
I regret missing work (only once) and church (a couple of times) from having a hangover.
I regret the money and time wasted.

[Lavande]

Things I regret because of drinking

Hi MissHazel!

Nice to meet you & welcome to MWO, this is a good place!

We all have regrets I'm sure but I've done my best to put all that in the past & leave it there. It's history & we shouldn't waste time trying to change something we can't change.
Put your energy into creating a brighter future & taking back control of your life

Sleep will come, it takes a bit of time! Are you using the MWO CDs? They really helped me a lot

Wishing you the best!

Lav

[MissHazel]

Things I regret because of drinking

It felt good for me to put these these down in writing. I hope it helped you too.

[Mia]

Things I regret because of drinking

Welcome Hazel :welcome: I agree with Lavande the past is the past. We learn from it. But I will say one regret of mine is not being able to remember half of my life! xx :l

[MissHazel]

Things I regret because of drinking

hi lavende,
I have just started here and ordered starter kits yesterday so the CDs will be here soon. I am committed to listening to them once they are here. did they help you?

[Georgie]

Things I regret because of drinking

I regret ever starting to drink, I regret all the words and mean things I can't take back I regret that I hated my parents drinking and I did it anyway, I regret that it had made me look fat old an tired. I regret most my life for the past 15 year I have spent drinking because I know I could have one it so much better sometimes I regret not being raised by different parents. Regret that I can't get a do over

[Mish]

Things I regret because of drinking

Oh the regrets!!!!
Everyone here could write a book on the subject, and most of us have unburdened ourself in this safe, loving environment and found comfort and support from empathetic fellow sufferers. You've found a wonderful place of peace where you'll make true and lasting friends who will give of their all to help you get where you want to be. So, from me, a big

:colorwelcome:

If I might suggest a thread for you to search out and read, prepare to spend a few hours reading "You Know You're An Alcoholic When..." and have tissues at hand. Laughter and tears lie within this thread, and it reached out to me and touched my heart.

Best wishes on your journey.

[RingingCedars]

Things I regret because of drinking

I regret putting my life on hold to self medicate the pain. The pain does not go away--BUT--I can and will deal with it without becoming a drunk. Wishing you all the best in meeting your goals.