One Year Ago Today: It’s truly so wild to me that this was a year ago, November 23rd 2021. I was so close to my bottom then and had no idea. I didn’t ever have an inkling of an idea that in only a few short months, my life would completely change.
Thanks for continuing to share the hard things. As the mom of a child in recovery (6 months tomorrow!), I can say that having your child back--whole, sober, living the life he was meant to live--helps you not be mad about all the crap in the past.
So much relatability here, haha! I had a Disneyland trip with my family where I regularly walked back to the hotel to do tequila shots (and put them on my family’s tab, obviously!) and one time got so drunk that I started a fight with my brother and then cried in public because “no one was ever going to love me enough to marry me.” (I met my now husband when I was 9 months sober.)
And totally can still “feel” the plateau feeling, ugh! I remember being bored with “just drinking” because it wasn’t as good as molly or coke. So of course when I felt that way I would just drink more to make up for that. Good times!!!
Jamee.....can I tell you the amount of times I’ve drunkenly sobbed because “I was going to die alone” and you got me on the tequila shots on family vaykay I would be drinking margs at 10am NOT because I was an alcoholic but because I was “on vacation”...so so happy we are both sober now, such a better way this way.
Sending you hugs and love and a happy Thanksgiving!
I feel blessed and grateful beyond measure to watch to you grow in your sobriety. I believe that reflecting back on where you were and the desperate measures you took to drink, will help to keep you sober now and in the future. Being your mother is my biggest gift and my greatest accomplishment. Keep on this healthy, beautiful, sober path my Janie.
Thank you everyone for reading and wishing everyone a safe holiday!! Always here for anyone who needs 🤍
Thanks for continuing to share the hard things. As the mom of a child in recovery (6 months tomorrow!), I can say that having your child back--whole, sober, living the life he was meant to live--helps you not be mad about all the crap in the past.
Happy Sober Thanksgiving!
Oh my goodness happy 6 months to your son!!! This just put the biggest smile on my face, thank you Holly! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours 💛
So much relatability here, haha! I had a Disneyland trip with my family where I regularly walked back to the hotel to do tequila shots (and put them on my family’s tab, obviously!) and one time got so drunk that I started a fight with my brother and then cried in public because “no one was ever going to love me enough to marry me.” (I met my now husband when I was 9 months sober.)
And totally can still “feel” the plateau feeling, ugh! I remember being bored with “just drinking” because it wasn’t as good as molly or coke. So of course when I felt that way I would just drink more to make up for that. Good times!!!
Happy we are both sober now! 💛
Jamee.....can I tell you the amount of times I’ve drunkenly sobbed because “I was going to die alone” and you got me on the tequila shots on family vaykay I would be drinking margs at 10am NOT because I was an alcoholic but because I was “on vacation”...so so happy we are both sober now, such a better way this way.
Sending you hugs and love and a happy Thanksgiving!
I feel blessed and grateful beyond measure to watch to you grow in your sobriety. I believe that reflecting back on where you were and the desperate measures you took to drink, will help to keep you sober now and in the future. Being your mother is my biggest gift and my greatest accomplishment. Keep on this healthy, beautiful, sober path my Janie.
I love you mommy, reflecting back is definitely a good reminder of who I don’t want to be anymore. You being my mom is my biggest gift ❤️
Love this, love you-- relate so hard. This time last year I had no idea what was coming but I’m so glad it did
Love you!!! Grateful we are both sober today 🤍
Wow, Jane. Amazing post. Thank you.
Thank you!!!