I was a mum who got off that road fifteen years ago. My son was ten. I was all he had, he was all I had, but I was struggling to stay afloat and at first alcohol helped. Until that stopped. I was lucky to have a good friend already several years into recovery who knew before I did. When I reached out, just telling her I wanted to die, she took me by the hand to my first AA meeting. I never drank again. My son got his mum back and I started to put myself back together. I’m so touched that you have so much love for your mum’s sobriety. Thank you for sharing - my son doesn’t talk about it, so it bolstered me to know the impact it had on your family.
Thank you so much. I wish I had got there sooner, but I’m so grateful that I did. I’ve seen it decimate families - just awful. Your letter was so beautiful 💗
Beautiful. My therapist recommends writing letters and this has inspired me to write something more than just a card to my mom for her birthday, that includes more appreciation and feelings and love. Thx for continuing to shine bright, my love!
I was a mum who got off that road fifteen years ago. My son was ten. I was all he had, he was all I had, but I was struggling to stay afloat and at first alcohol helped. Until that stopped. I was lucky to have a good friend already several years into recovery who knew before I did. When I reached out, just telling her I wanted to die, she took me by the hand to my first AA meeting. I never drank again. My son got his mum back and I started to put myself back together. I’m so touched that you have so much love for your mum’s sobriety. Thank you for sharing - my son doesn’t talk about it, so it bolstered me to know the impact it had on your family.
Thanks for this generous note. I am so happy for you that you are out of this and in a better place -- and what a blessing for your son!
Thank you so much. I wish I had got there sooner, but I’m so grateful that I did. I’ve seen it decimate families - just awful. Your letter was so beautiful 💗
Just sitting here crying over my morning coffee, Cecily. I have more reverence for parents - like you - who choose to break the cycle than I can say.
We are all in this together. Thank you for sharing your own shadows, and shining your own light so brightly, Dana.
Moving, thank you for sharing, Cecily <3
Another powerful read, Cecily. Thank you so much for this.
Love this one ❤️
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Definitely made me well up a bit. Really beautiful, Cecily. Your boys are lucky to have such a thoughtful, aware and caring mama.
Beautiful. My therapist recommends writing letters and this has inspired me to write something more than just a card to my mom for her birthday, that includes more appreciation and feelings and love. Thx for continuing to shine bright, my love!