Okay, so I'm home, thank goodness! Doing stuff for the first time sober is always really strange for me. It is crazy to me that I can tell the masses my life story, yet feel totally uncomfortable at a dance. I have a lot going on right now, so I will cut myself some slack.
On a positive note, I had a good friend to go with. Thanks Marie! And also, that I went, I knew I may be uncomfortable, and I went anyway, growth:)
And that picture of me I had up, why didn't you guys tell me I looked whacked?:)
Glad you had a good time! And you so did not look whacked in that pic! You looked really cute & happy!
ReplyDeleteI saw you on Dr. Phil. You must be swamped with people like me writing in with the hope that you might be a lifeline to sobriety. I sat & cried as I watched the show & the idea of actually getting sober seems so overwhelming that I can't begin to wrap my head around it. Maybe you or someone will respond. Maybe this could be a first step to figuring this out.
ReplyDeleteI saw you on Dr. Phil & like so many others, I'm sure, I feel inspired and possibly hopeful that this might be a lifeline to sobriety. I've never said the words out loud "I am an alcoholic" but I know I am. Are you out there...can someone respond. I need to communicate with someone. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Annette, was super happy, but I looked all googlie eyed:)
ReplyDeleteLouise, I am proud of you! The fastest way to get support on here is to comment, which you have done. GOOD JOB! I sent you an email:) Hold on sweetie, it gets better!
It's a very tuff thing to wrap your head around, I understand. That's where the whole "One day at a time" thing came from. I stay sober by not taking a drink for that day.
XO, Em
I know how you feel Louise, my every evening glasses of wine need to stop - I just e-mailed you Emily!!
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I know how you feel Louise, I am knew at posting so I hope this works - I need to stop my nightly drinking too - I Know its becoming dangerous - so this is my week!!
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Oh my gosh...there's help out there! Thank you everyone that is responding. I don't know where to start...do I wait to see if I can actually go a day without drinking or do I march downstairs & say to my husband "this is it...I'm an alcoholic & I'm not drinking today". Seems overwhelming because what if I do drink today & then I disappoint him & myself. Yes, I understand "one day at a time" but is this the day & how do you decide!
ReplyDeleteEveryone is different and will determine that they are alcoholic and take action in different ways. YOU will know deep inside you when you are ready to throw out the bottle. No one is perfect, so if you fall back and drink again, that's okay, be accountable for it, and begin again. Are you thinking of going to any meetings? If so, I can offer my experience with that as well. Good luck & keep us updated on what you decide to do. My prayers are with you!
ReplyDeleteYes, one day at a time is how I am going approach it - let me know how you do Louise!
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