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[DidItForMe]

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WOW SickOfIt:
What a difference a day makes! You already sound like you are totally committed to this process. And you know what...you need to be in order to be successful. Those girls and your husband and you all need you back. You can do this. I am so glad you are getting the book. Keep coming back and posting and let us know how you are doing. Congats on last night, you did great.

[trixietrack]

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stay strong, be gentle to yourself

[Lucy Van Pelt]

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sickofit-
You should be really proud of yourself right now!! You are choosing to "break the chain" so that you don't do to your own kids what you had done to you. BRAVO!! I know how hard this is, and I will tell you flat out, you may not just "make it" (well, maybe you will, I will hope for you), but you want to change and that is wonderful.

I did not grow up in an abusive situation, or with raging alcoholics, although I do believe my mom likes the alcohol waaayyy to much. But there wasn't abuse, neglect or the like in my family. I too have children and they are older then yours...teens. I have the problem, but (thank GOD) have never hurt them physically and in many ways I know I have been a great mom. BUT, even so, they are old enough to be aware of my issues with alcohol, worry about it, worry about me, and probably resent the fact that I am not the perfect parent they deserve. (OK they aren't perfect kids but pretty darn close!). So, I guess I am trying to say to you....stay here, get the book, read. read, read the threads, and take whatever information works for you. And if you go 2 steps forward and one back...just keep going....because you have determination for all good reasons, and I think if any of us really want to do this, with the proper help, we can.

Best of luck

Beth

[Lucy Van Pelt]

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Wow sickofit!!

We were posting at the same time!!!!


YOU GO GIRL!!

BETH

[sri]

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Welcome to you and good for you to find your way here! Use all the tools - they really do make the journey much easier and come to the site often. The support and understanding here is terrific. Many of us are Moms who don't want alcohol to ruin the relationship with our kids....join us!

[mamatee]

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Another mom checking in to say welcome, congrats and best wishes to you on this great journey. I feel better everyday and it is because of everything you said -- no wondering what innapropriate thing I said or did, what the babysitter might think of me, why I have a bad hangover....

[sickofit]

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well done mamatee

mamatee, 61 days you are a star !

[Arial]

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Just to add my :welcome: , Sickofit - nothing new to add but look forward to getting to know you more! I love the energy that comes through in your post - your determination and excitement are contageous - so bottle that feeling to pull out and remember any time that you feel tempted to try 'just one'! (In my case I've finally realised that 'just one' will probably never happen, unless we're talking bottles that is ) I've also found that keeping a journal has helped because I record those times that the world feels like just a great place to be again - actually living life rather than observing from the sidelines (and usually with a dark pair of sunglasses!)

So a big welcome and good luck with your journey - glad to have you along.

Chat soon,

[sickofit]

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Thanks Arial

thank you and how true on experiencing the "living life" rather than observing, hiding in my own home where I thought it was safe (what a prison).

Had my first Friday night last night of AF.....I use to polish off at least 6 beers and then 1-2 bottles of wine purely because it was Friday night and I had worked all week deserve it etc etc etc. The only problem is that as I am a stay at home mum and I have not worked for 3 years but STILL did the Friday night thing every week. How good this sat morning is it's 9.30am and have already taken my eldest daughter for a walk, did a few running blocks of the backyard and about 60 sit ups.

The journal is a great idea, thanks again.

[mac500]

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I'm new here and i understand your story. I'm 40 years old and have been drinking just about every day for the past 10 years. I wake up every morning and feel horrible. I just found this website today and went out and bought the Kudzu, Milk Thistle and L-Glutamine to help stave off my cravings. It wouldn't be so bad if I could just have a few beers once in a while, but I drink to get drunk and don't stop until it's all gone. My husband has begged me to stop buying beer. I don't know how many times I've made a fool of myself or the "drunk calling" as you've called it. I'm not sure if I can just be a casual drinker but I hope the herbs they recommended make me feel better.

Any thoughts anyone?

mac500

[Java]

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nice pic of the vrod..check out the forums, they will help...and check into chat if you are a having a rough time, it can be a little fast but its fun...

[Beaches]

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Welcome and I'm glad you are here. Keep reading and posting you have found a great group of people.

[ScoobyDoo]

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sickofit... welcome to MWO. Well done on your first Friday night AF. You sound charged and motivated... stick with that feeling!

I live in Sydney but am at my sisters place at Bathurst this weekend. I had my first AF Friday night last night too... it was hard but I feel sooo good for it and what an amazing day it is in NSW today!

Doo

[Courage]

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One day at a time means just that. You're kids will be much prouder of you if you break that chain now. Four and 1/2 years ago I did just that. It was that hardest thing I did. I verbally abused my husband and three kids for years. But my son's college essay was about how proud he was to have a mother as strong as me to fight the battle of alcoholism. Keep on fighting..it's well worth it..GOOD LUCK.

[Sunday]

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Open Road

Well done, good luck, watch the curves in the road........Me Drunk for 35yrs.........Sober 121 AF today.......

"The long and Winding Road"
George Harrison RIP