A couple of things have changed. I have not decided to take a break from drinking, or to cut down. I have realised I cannot control my drinking and decided I will not/cannot drink.
3 weeks ago nearly to the minute I had a massive car accident. Fortunately I wasn’t hurt. On the way to the hospital to get checked all I could think about was how it could have been so easily my kids looking at my grave. That feeling of guilt, shame and despair was incredibly strong. I try to remember that feeling a couple of times a day to remember why it is I am not drinking any more.
My kids and wife have told me they are proud of me. Which is scary to know they see how hard it has been in the past to not drink. Even for a week it was impossible.
It’s great you have the support of your family though and I’m glad you’re still here today to be with them.
Keeping using your supports and this forum. The people on here have played a huge role in my sobriety and definitely make me feel less alone on the crazy road to recovery.
Sometimes its minute by minute or hour by hour but keep taking it one day at a time - as long as ‘just for today’ we don’t drink, it’s a win. And tomorrow we repeat.
Congrats on another successful day
So, random update - my miss 18 got her L’s today
I now have not 1 but 2 L-platers that I’ll be teaching to drive (my other adult child has 40 hours still to log before he can get his P’s).
Please send me all your patience and courage to get through this oh and maybe some hair dye to cover all the extra grays I’ll be getting
Oh wow! That’s awesome @Becsta and yes, haha, sending you lots of good vibes and patience! You’ve already got plenty of courage and your kids are very lucky to have such a courageous, amazing Mother! Sober Mums rock!! Wishing you and your fam all the best as you navigate the roads
Hope you’re surviving ok with the wet weather up there. I’m on the gc and the rain has been torrential but you guys have def copped it more than us, with more expected tomorrow
There were literally only a few Aussies when I joined +3 years ago so it’s nice to have more of us on board now
Although most are probably in bed now, which is where I’m heading off to also.
Great to meet you Marly, enjoy the rest of your evening!
Missed out on winning the $120 million in Powerball last night so won’t be jetting off to the Whitsundays as imagined. My eldest son has gone to Brissie for the week, will probably be stuck in the motel for days.
Have a great weekend everyone
