Posted on 12/11/2004 5:37:20 AM PST by RobFromGa
Keep up the great work. How do you feel?
FReegards,
RobFromGa
I'm glad it's finally resolved, now I can concentrate on other matters. Like getting off this darn tobacco.
I'm happy for you. It sounds like a good move for your continued good spiritual health, RobFromGa
Sometimes children are more aware of what is happening around them then we parents realize.
I absolutely agree. My daughter is 7 now and is aware the effects of his drinking. She knows she can't stay the night over at his apartment. She knows she isn't his first priority...if a skirt calls or comes along, my daughter is lowered on the ladder. She is more capable of making "informed" decisions...using 7 year old logic, than he is.
It's also had an impact I wasn't prepared for. She doesn't have the fantasy like most little girls do of getting married and having a family. She wants it to be her and me forever. She says it's because I'm the only one she completely trusts to take care of her. I hope it's something, that as she matures, she won't let that fear and mistrust guide her away from what she really wants.
I was only married for a short time, about 3 years. I left about 7 days after my daughter blamed me for something I had nothing to do with...her working on a puzzle. It was my fault she couldn't get the piece in the puzzle. She sounded just like her dad. The irresponsibility he had for everything (work, life, family) and his attentiveness to beer was forming negatives attitudes with her. I couldn't bear it and I left a few days later. We moved in with my parents so I could finish college and now I'm teaching. That's what I hope she gets out of it. None of us are living in perfect circumstances, but life it what you make of it. Take responsibility and do better.
That's wonderful for your son to have made a conscious decision like that for his sake and his son's. Hopefully that's the beginning of the end of the cycle. The first step is always the hardest and the scariest. God bless your son. My brother is unable to make that decision for his sons yet. I don't know that he ever will. After 20 years of the army and drinking all the way through, he's having pancreatic problems...attributed to drinking.
Thank You, Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Actually, I feel great! I guess I am extremely fortunate to be nipping this thing in the bud before it got completely crazy and out of hand. The first two days, I craved donuts--the sugar thing. But then I read up on nutrition, etc., and cut out my refined sugars and started taking vitamins, and that really helped. The best thing? NO MORE WAKING UP FEELING LIKE CRAP!
Keep on keepin' on, Rob!!
That is definitely one of the major benefits! It is really good to hear that you are doing well!
RobFromGa
How is everyone doing???? This has been a very nice thread, lots of care, concern and truth. Freepers a great people!
Just got off work, snooping through FR before going to bed.
How's that new Grandbaby?????
Aren't they, though? I've been saying that for ever.
I've never had it so good, and that's no lie. Thanks for asking.
This topic needs a new thread.
Please BUMP!
It all depends on how you define "heavy drinking".
I am doing very well today, thanks for asking. And you?
....I feel great, but, I should get off this computer and finish my CHRISTMAS CARDS!
Glad to hear you feel great. I put my Christmas cards in the mail already. YEAH! I just arrived at work, freep time, for me. Have a Spectacular Day my FRiend.
Holiday Tips -- Take Care of Yourself First!
Sorry, I don't have much luck linking!
You mean this one? Share Tips About Dealing with the Holidays
THAT'S IT!
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