I was a weekend drinker until I was in my thirties. I never considered myself a problem drinker. Throughout college it was what everyone did and in my twenties and thirties, it was just a fun way to blow off a little steam after working all week. When I was in my thirties I stayed home more because I had a husband and two kids. The opportunity just didn't present itself to get out like I used to. That's when I started drinking at home by myself. At first just occasionally, a few beers. Then I went through a divorce, and five years of being single. My way of dealing with all the stress of that was to drink more than I ever had in the past. In the past few years I switched to wine, more sophisticated and adult was my thought. After it started affecting my second marriage (which I cherish), I tried to stop and realized what a huge battle that was going to be. When did I become an "alcoholic"?
I'm 42, have a career, my children are flourishing, my husband is confused, and I'm struggling. This is not how I envisioned my life would be. On the surface I have it all--a loving husband and kids, a career, a few good friends...but in reality I have very little self worth because of this problem. I'm afraid of what will become of my life if I do not change. This sight has been a blessing. I have definitely been able to make positive changes because of all that I have learned from reading the MYO book, using supps, and especially logging on here.
Looking forward to learning more about others here.
Julie
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