I am an alcoholic mother..

[Anonymous]

Bash away if you must, but please remember, addiction is a disease, and I have asked for help. I recently started seeing a counselor, and I'm getting to the bottom of this.  My counselor say I am self medicating, as I have struggled with depression and anxiety for years, and haven't taken medication for a whle. After becoming a mother, it has gotten worse. I'm not just taking care of myself anymore... During my pregnancy, I was completely sober, and while I was breatfeeding as well...After, it just snuck up on me again. A few one night, a few the next night, before I knew it, I was drinking more and more. I have always done my best to take care of my child, he is everything to me. I don't drive drunk with him or anything like that. Anyway, I'm posting anonymous because no one wants to get bashed for something like this. I'm just hoping for some support and/or suggestions. Any other moms ever go through this? Feel free to reply anon. I know the stigma attached... :/

P.S. I'm not a troll looking for attention or anything like that. Just a legit mom hoping for support. :) Thanks! 

[winkyloafer]

Yeah, addiction sucks.

[Anonymous]

I could have written this post myself.  I keep saying that I will quit or at least cut down, but I just have not been able to stop yet.

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

Yes, yes it does :/

Quoting winkyloafer:

Yeah, addiction sucks.

[Anonymous]

How much do you drink in a day?

How old are your kiddos?

I hope things get better for you and you continue to get the help you need.

[Anonymous - Original Poster]

I do the same thing, and it sucks so bad! I know what I WANT, just haven't been able to get there :(

Quoting Anonymous:

I could have written this post myself.  I keep saying that I will quit or at least cut down, but I just have not been able to stop yet.

[redneckmama2]

I would suggest going to AA meetings. I think they have people who have been sober for a while that will "buddy up" with the newer folks so that they can help you through it. Good luck mama! 

[Mamie_85]

My mother is an addict. It fucked up our entire childhood I also don't buy addiction as a disease, and I won't apologize for that. Cancer is a disease. Addiction is a result of bad choices. I sincerely hope you stop before you fuck up your kids, too.

[Anonymous]

How long have you been drinking?

Quoting Anonymous:

I do the same thing, and it sucks so bad! I know what I WANT, just haven't been able to get there :(

Quoting Anonymous:

I could have written this post myself.  I keep saying that I will quit or at least cut down, but I just have not been able to stop yet.

[Anonymous]

Quoting winkyloafer:

Yeah, addiction sucks.

[Anonymous]

Go to an AA or NA mtg. Get some supports and keep going back. Ive been sober for 6 years now thanks to the rooms.