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Drinking out of control, I know it's time to throw in the towel

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Dollydoolally · 15/10/2014 13:53

I've had enough now, I always enjoyed a drink because it's been in my life since I was 17 but I've had enough now. Always tried to justify it because I wasn't much of a smoker and never took drugs. Not an excuse any more. Went to the local shop earlier to get my "supplies" for this evening and the Bloke knew what I wanted already, two cans of the evil K Cider (why do they even make that stuff!) I want my kids to see mum enjoy life without a drink. They are only 12 and 11, I never want them to start drinking. I never touched alcohol for nearly three years when they were babies.It's a long story, we lost our business and our home and went bankrupt all within a year. My hubby is supportive but probably not for much longer if I carry on like this. I have been to AA last year but not been a regular and I want to go back. I know there are threads on here, could someone point me in the right direction please, thank you!

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strawberryblondebint · 15/10/2014 14:50

Brave babes helped me initially but I feel more at home on dry as I have accepted my alcoholism and know abstinence is the only solution for me. I am 3 years and 2 months sober and have never been happier. I attend as weekly. You may find that you need to try different meetings until you find the right one for you. I know that for me I need a weekly reminder of where alcohol took me and that's what keeps me sober snd teaches me how to live without alcohol. I really wish you all the best. Just one day at a time.

lovemenot · 15/10/2014 16:33

6.5 years ago I reached the point you are at now. Enough is enough, it's not making you happy, you know it. Acceptance is the key, it's not enough to give it up for a while, you have to make a decision and you have to commit to that decision.

It's the best decision I ever made. I don't work on the premise that "I can't drink", I simply "don't drink".

I used an online group for support. Google WFS - women for sobriety. I believe women carry more guilt about how they drink, and this group is for women only. I didn't go to AA, didn't want to swap once dependence for another. So taking responsibility for my life and my choices was key.

Wishing you well, happy to help more if I can.

Fairenuff · 15/10/2014 17:02

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