I’m a recovering Alcoholic and stopped drinking about 15 years ago. Everyone is different in their recovery. I went cold turkey because of my Mental Illness. My Psychiatrist at the time knew I drank, and we talked about it. During a very difficult time, I asked my doctor if stopping drinking would help my meds, and he said yes. I need to have all of my medications to work as well as possible.
I started drinking at 9 years old, lived in domestic abuse, and child abuse and my step-father was a mean drunk. He beat my mother often and she would in turn beat me.
My father was also an alcoholic so my growing up was chaotic.
Alcohol made me act differently, especially at events for work. All memories are in the past and rarely think of the spectacle I made.
Today is the perfect day to stop drinking or at least go to one AA meeting to see if they can give you support. I hear great things about AA making people whole.
Melinda
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Recovery is a continuous process, and you’ve already come a long way. Stay strong, believe in yourself, and continue prioritizing your mental health and well-being. You deserve all the happiness and success that comes with a sober life.
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I haven’t thought about drinking since I stopped. It was a medical decision. Have a great day.
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All the best . Great going 👍
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Love and admiration to you!
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Thank you for the kind words. It wasn’t my best work but it was important for me to say it out loud. :)
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Thank you for sharing this.
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I don’t know that it helped but I’ve never written about being an Alcoholic. If one person even thinks about quitting that’s the reward. Thanks for your comment.
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