My heart sank last night. I knew I had to get sober to be a better Mom, but I never really thought my son 12 was that aware. If he was, he never showed it. But then it happened. Last night was supposed to be day 2 and I was doing great until about 8pm. But then my roomate came home and was drinking beer. So I caved and had a few. When my son noticed the beer cans in the trash he asked my roomate if they were his. He said yes. My sons reply was "good I thought my mom was getting drunk again." My heart is aching today. I need to talk with him but don't know what to say. Any advice?
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:flower: I'm not as good as I'm gonna get, but I'm better than I used to be.
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Calling All Moms
Oh hun! I'm so sorry!!!!!! You're taking the right step and hopefully after hearing that it'll help you quit! Honsetly, children arn't silly. They know more then we give them credit for. If i was in your shoes, i'll sit him down and say that you understand that you've been drinking but you're not going to do it anymore. Hopefully the shock of what is said will really help you stay motivated.
My child is 9 months old. The other day i had to rush her to hospital. It was the first night in months i hadn't drunk a bottle of wine so i was able to drive her. Although, i never drink when i'm alone, i only drink when my husband is here with us but it really hit hard. Is a bottle of wine or beer worth not being good mums, letting our children down. What would happen if something happened to our kids and we couldn't get to them cause we were passed out something..... It's crazy. Why do we do it !?! Anyway, i hope feel better soon but you really are in the right place.
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Calling All Moms
Ahhhh.... I can relate, and it is heart breaking. We think we are hiding it and that our kids may be preoccupied with their own lives not to notice.
Unfortunately they do notice and they have for a long time.
My eldest is 14 and she was about 12 when she finally had enough and told me that she wanted me to quit.
I was beside myself with shame and felt like complete shit.
She won't be around me if I drink. I am pretty much AF but I do have a couple of drinks here and there. Just not drinking to get blottoed and when she is at her dads. I feel bad about this to, but I am doing a lot better than I was 2 years ago.
You just have to keep on trying. Hugs to you.Comment
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