Hey guys- I have been having drinking problems after the passing of my mother. It's been about 5 years now. Recently with quarantine it's been daily. although it doesnt really get to bad I am still able to go about my daily routine. It just kind of haunts me like a voice in my head always saying oh just one more drink - it wont hurt you. I know eventually it will. My wife doesnt like when I drink. I'm not belligerent or a mean drunk but her dad has issues with drinking as well and it bothers her. We also just had a baby who is now 4 months. They are the main reasons I want to be alchohol free. If I ever fell with the baby because I had a few drinks I never will forgive myself. So that's why I signed up today!!
Where am I?
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Hi @louiss128 . Thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm so sorry about the passing of your mother. That is so incredibly hard. It sounds like you have the motivation and awareness it takes to change your drinking, and we are here for you along the way. Congrats on taking this step -- it's a meaningful one! I'm rooting for you.
Hi Louiss128,
Welcome. I joined one week ago my-self. Attend 3 group sessions (like the one today) and found a lot of commonality in starting this process with all the others on this site. We are all on a journey and yours is just beginning with your family. Losing your mom is hard, I lost mine 8 years ago, then my dad 4 years ago. I miss them both and think of them often. The pain of loss takes time, but it will ease. Hang in there, one day at time and its your journey, your story, you get to make it what you want. Be brave.
Thanks brother!
Will you be attending Wednesday's meeting?
Yes, I will be there.
Missed you this morning on the session with Mark, I hope all is ok in your world.
Be strong, have faith.
Hey, all is good! My boy was crying all morning and my wife works from home. I was on daddy duty!
Hope you're holding up!
Doing all -right. One day at time.
Hang in there, daddy duty can be trying. But you got this.
@louiss128 , Thank you so much for sharing that with us and I am very sorry for your loss ! There are some struggles going on right now, with grieving the loss of your mom, how your drinking is impacting your marriage, and the stress of the quarantine! I am glad you are able to see that you would like to make these changes and the "why's" of your changes. One being, to be there for your spouse and new baby ( and congratulations!!). Signing up is a first GREAT big step and posting here to our community! I am glad you are here!