Hello. I'm new here. I came across this forum while looking for a Christian accountability partner. I'm a stay-at-home mom who struggles with alcohol. It's hard for me to even type that much less actually telling someone I know! I can't believe I'm in this place in my life. I love God and my family and I don't understand why I keep drinking. I really want to stop. I don't know if you do the accountability partners here or not, but if so, I'd really like to partner with another female. Thanks.
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Hi and welcome...
You are not alone. I was a stay at home mom who drank myself into daily drunkenness back in 1983. Alcoholics drink because they can't stop, or can't stay stopped without help.
AA has people who are more than willing to be accountability partners with you. You might want to attend some meetings and see if you can identify with what people share when they talk. You might be surprised at how much you have in common with them.
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You are not alone. I was a stay at home mom who drank myself into daily drunkenness back in 1983. Alcoholics drink because they can't stop, or can't stay stopped without help.
AA has people who are more than willing to be accountability partners with you. You might want to attend some meetings and see if you can identify with what people share when they talk. You might be surprised at how much you have in common with them.
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Hi,
I am a recovering alcoholic/drug addict stay at home mom. I agree with the others to get help asap. This disease will bring you down progressively and have you doing things you said you would never do like driving your kids drunk ect. before you know it. Your children need and deserve a mother who is not focusing on the next high but on them, as well as a mom who is going to live. This is a horrible disease and it is very hard to do it on your own. Most addicts need help from others, and is not about will power.
We are so glad you are here, and none of us here/ or in meetings are going to judge you as each and everyone of us have been there done that. We may all come from different lifestyles and backgrounds yet we can all come together and really understand the destruction of this disease..Welcome Please continue to post here as there are a wonderful group of people who understand.
I am a recovering alcoholic/drug addict stay at home mom. I agree with the others to get help asap. This disease will bring you down progressively and have you doing things you said you would never do like driving your kids drunk ect. before you know it. Your children need and deserve a mother who is not focusing on the next high but on them, as well as a mom who is going to live. This is a horrible disease and it is very hard to do it on your own. Most addicts need help from others, and is not about will power.
We are so glad you are here, and none of us here/ or in meetings are going to judge you as each and everyone of us have been there done that. We may all come from different lifestyles and backgrounds yet we can all come together and really understand the destruction of this disease..Welcome Please continue to post here as there are a wonderful group of people who understand.
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Welcome to CF! I'm sorry you are in such a bad spot. AA is good and there are other alcohol recovery places that I've seen on here. You are starting to change by just wanting to stop drinking. If you get some help you will have a whole new life ahead of you. Best of luck to you.
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Hi.
I'm new here too, but have 2.5 yrs sobriety; so I wanted to encourage you that you can make it. I identify with so many statements you said. I haven't been here much yet, as mentioned; but it looks like a good place for accountability and constant encouragement. First, alcohol is probably more powerful in your life than maybe you realize at this time; and second, you have more resources at your disposal IN CHRIST - His Presence, His Provisions to the believer, and His Power - than you realize.
We have lived a life of feeling, catering to them. Now God wants us to learn to live the life of faith. You are deeply loved by God.
I'm new here too, but have 2.5 yrs sobriety; so I wanted to encourage you that you can make it. I identify with so many statements you said. I haven't been here much yet, as mentioned; but it looks like a good place for accountability and constant encouragement. First, alcohol is probably more powerful in your life than maybe you realize at this time; and second, you have more resources at your disposal IN CHRIST - His Presence, His Provisions to the believer, and His Power - than you realize.
We have lived a life of feeling, catering to them. Now God wants us to learn to live the life of faith. You are deeply loved by God.
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Thanks for all your encouragement. That's what I need right now. I've had a good day. I cleaned house and shampood my carpets. I'm really tired now and would like a drink but I'm not gonna. I've poured out what was in my cabinet. I'm going to make some good comfort food for me and my family, bathe the kids and GO TO BED! I'm thankful that this was another day of victory. I'm looking forward to another one tomorrow. God bless you!
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im not a stay at home mom, but i will say this:
this forum, the people here, and AA can and will steer you in the right direction.
if you are 'dry" long enough, the reasons to stay sober will outweigh the reasons to get drunk.
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this forum, the people here, and AA can and will steer you in the right direction.
if you are 'dry" long enough, the reasons to stay sober will outweigh the reasons to get drunk.
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