This is a call for any pregnant women who have or have had drinking or other addiction problems in the past. Please dont respond if it's judgment or criticism. I am simply asking for a friend to talk with and share how they are coping with shame, fear, life and pregnancy without (or with) their first response coping mechanism and the 'ism'. I dont want advice as i am very aware of, and part of, services availiable, this is a call for a friend who will not judge. I believe addiction is a mental illness and i would ask anyone reading this to extend some of the compassion they have for a mother or mother-to-be with depression, suicidal thoughts or severe anxiety to those who suffer from addiction. Having children or being pregnant is not even a strong enough to defend against it. Many thanks, i hope to hear back from some like minded friends on this journey.