Well, I did it

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Well, I did it
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Fri, 09-16-2005 - 11:01am

I told dh on the way home last night that I needed to talk him before he left.

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Fri, 09-16-2005 - 11:10am

Donna,


Good for you!

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Fri, 09-16-2005 - 11:32am

I have thought about it...I'm not sure if he would go.

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Fri, 09-16-2005 - 1:07pm

My weakness is bourbon or red wine. I only drink once a week on a regular basis (it is my night out). I almost never drink at home also (unless we have guests), because then it seems I drink more. Anyway, I know how it is when the alcohol makes you feel better but unfortunately that is only temporary. The hangover and guilt are much worse when it is over. Just know that you are not alone. I am still at the point where I can (I think) just be a social drinker, but I do know how you feel. It is tempting to numb yourself as much as you can. Just fight the temptation and seek help from others and the board as you need it. Well I guess you already knew you could do that. :)

Alison

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Fri, 09-16-2005 - 5:10pm

Donna,

I am so proud of you!!! It takes a lot of courage to stand up and admit when you have something like that going on. I never really had a problem with alcohol, for me it was other drugs. The one and only reason I quit(the first time) was I got pregnant, otherwise I am sure I would be dead from an overdose. I am not sure if you believe in God but its my thought that he gets to each of us in different ways, but for the same results. Dont let DH and his drinking keep you from sobriety, even if he doesnt stick it out...dont let that stop you. You deserve to be there for your babies, and you deserve to be there sober and coherent. Alcohol and drugs do a number on what we think and how we act even when we are sober, and you dont need to do that to yourself anymore. I know I am not alone here when I say that we love you and want the best for you and will be here whenever it gets rough. Keep your head up and think of your babies....present and future :) Even if you think you cant do this, they think you can, and you owe it to them to stick it out.

Love
Rebekah

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Fri, 09-16-2005 - 5:26pm

(((((((Donna))))))) that was a HUGE step! Be proud of yourself. AA is a wonderful tool to help you through this! I go to Alanon and have for 5 years, and it's done me a world of good as far as accepting some things that before I just couldn't.


I am pulling for you and know you can do this! I wish I had more to offer you, and perhaps one day I will again. But know that I'm sending you lots of ((((((((Hugs))))).


Traci

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Fri, 09-16-2005 - 5:51pm

Congratulations. I too have to start living a healthy lifestyle. For me, I have to give up gluten (wheat, rye, oats barley etc) even though I am addicted to that. Lets help each other start living healthier lives, we owe it to ourselves.

I am very proud of you and what you are doing. It takes a lot of will power, but I am confident that you can do it.

Missy

 
 
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Sat, 09-17-2005 - 5:20pm

Congratulations on your decision (((Donna)))


Take it one day at a time (not to sound cliche...but it's true).


Love and strength,


Amanda

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