Due to my addiction, I lost my housing. Forced to crash with the only person I know that has space. So I’m in an unfinished attic at my parents’. They are toxic. I’d live under a bridge except that I have 3 kids I don’t want to put in that situation. These people are basically the reason I took of on the struggle bus at 18 and started drinking in the first place. I make too much money to qualify for assistance or low income housing, however thanks to child support and alimony, I can’t afford minimal rent. Struggling.
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It sounds like you’re doing what needs to be done. It never makes the situation easier but know that you’re doing what you need to not only better your life but your kids lives. I will keep you in my thoughts. You are stronger than you know and you will make it through this.
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Hi I’m new to this group I’m a alcoholic,I been drinking for 34 yrs I’m 45 now ,an I have been sober for 16weeks straight,I find it hard to keep motivated an anxiety peeks in public,any advice I isolate alot ,an my diet is all over the place , reaching out for advice or Help
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I have similar difficulty. I struggle with sober confidence. Each setting is difficult and in some cases I’ve just had to jump in and “flood” myself. It’s different for everyone.
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Do your parents know your true story?
All I would say, and I know it can be easier said than done, but don’t get trapped in those thoughts of “they did this to me” and so on. There is nothing but suffering in that thought pattern.
Focus on your kids and the present moment.
Stay strong, stay sober. I genuinely wish you the very best on your journey. Keep posting. 
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How are you currently supporting your sobriety. 16 weeks is amazing. May need to add to your toolkit and change things up. Isolation will absolutely lead to your addiction winning and it is easy to fall prey to isolation. Try to find a sober community in real life if you haven’t yet. Congrats on your sobriety!
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?? I’m nowhere near 16 weeks. I just hit 8 days 
They know, and I don’t blame anyone but me. I do have to recognize the factors that led me down that road though
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OMG, I’m sorry I was confused, though 8 days is flipping fantastic. Every day we are sober is a win!
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Thank you so much yes we’ll I’m working now an that has helped alot with anxiety,I don’t have parents alive ,
I know if I get drunk what will happen to me ,I’m now working an everything is good,there are alot of people struggling is what I see being sober ,I feel for them,I know this is my journey alone family will come in near future or not
I don’t trust alot of people which makes helping me hard to do,I try some days are good some days are cold an I just keep going an the goal is to stay alive another day,
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