
Alcoholism Support Group
Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

When do I know it's ok to start a family. My husband and I really want to start a family but I am scared I will return to my drinking at some point in the pregnancy. So do I wait until I find a magic moment in my recovery where I feel it would ok to get pregnant or do I go ahead and get pregnant and pray that God helps me through those difficult times and staying sober.
Today I am 45 days sober. Not sure if I can stay sober for 9 months with a baby inside me. I know I need to trust myself and pray for help.
Thanks for listening.
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My husband is an alcoholic but has acknowledged it (first step). He will confirm that he needs my help to help him limit his drinking (but doesn’t want anything to do with professional help). His pay checks go into my account... his savings money is accumulated and accounted for through my bank account. He has a gift card that I refill every week for Subway, Tim Hortons, Pizza Pizza, A&W,...
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I want to quit but the shakes are unbearable. I'm trying to just drink beer today. But will this work? I am starting a new job Monday, but by 2 or 3pm I can't even write my name. Any suggestions?
You owe your child a safe and healthy journey to birth by staying sober. You also owe your child a safe and healthy future by remaining sober in order to properly raise a healthy child to adulthood. Many child has been born to a sober mommy, only to have their life shattered when mommy decides it is okay to drink again. Just ask my son or daughter if you don't believe me.
If you are unsure of yourself then it could be the addictive part of you is looking for a way out of making a long term commitment to sobriety. You might still have some underlying issues that need healing. The 12 steps of AA will help with that. You can google meetings in your area.
God Bless
The desire to have a family and making positive changes may help you maintaining your sobriety but it's also worth to bear in mind that having a child can also be stressful on you and your husband. Perhaps the more appropriate question is what are you able to provide for this child's wellbeing? Just a thought. Wishing you all the best.
I grew up with an alcoholic parent. I followed in the footsteps.
I’m scared shitless my three kids will be alcoholics.
Get your sobriety in order before having the baby. It’s the best thing you will ever do for that child, your spouse and yourself.
If you are uncertain that you can remain sober for 9 months then I’d say that the time isn’t quite right for you to make such a life changing commitment to an innocent human being. Whilst babies are the most beautiful gift we can be blessed with, the sleepless nights can take its toll and then comes the teething....,..
If your asking the question I think you know you need to be stronger in your recovery before you make such a decision. X
Reminds me of a story my sponsor use to share at AA meetings. He said he use to go to meetings drunk for about the first month and finally someone asked him why he bothered to go to meetings drunk and his reply was, "Because it was my turn to make the coffee!"
"Responsibility" was the first lesson he learned as an AA member!
I heard that story 10 years ago and never forgot it!
God Bless
Ie baby doesn’t fix problems they exacerbate them yet they are the innocent beings that are left with the miscalculation!!
Get sober + stay sober = strength (consider future) value of life > drink = strength.
Strength + strength = the ability to start over xx
As a child I grew up with alcoholic, drug abusive parents who mistreated my brother and I. So I know what it's like to live the life with drunks.
First let me say the fact I haven't responded and assuming I didn't like YOUR answers is a presumption that is totally incorrect. I appreciate the comments and support all of you have given me. Not sure why you would imply that statement on someone you hardly know. I am doing well with my recovery. You don't know that my drinking started when I was 14. You also don't that until August of 2017 I had been sober for over 4 years. I can and will stop this madness I am going through and most certainly don't need anyone making an implication I don't respond because I don't like the answers.
If the expectation are I need to reply to every post then I believe I am in the for support group.
Its good to read your determination to continue your journey and beat this addiction that's fabulous and I salute you for your attitude to win. However, if we expect lip service then we shouldn't take part in a forum especially if we fail to contain our posts with an accurate reflection of what got us to ask questions or post in the first place. X
The trigger leading to ending my sobriety deals with some dark issues from my early teens. I am in therapy and working through some of the issues which I am uncomfortable discussing here. But I am dealing with these issues in a positive fashion and moving forward.
Finally please pray for me to stay sober. Finding out Tuesday I am pregnant has me scared to death. I have a great support group at home and in AA and faith in God I will be the mother I know I am capable of being.
God bless all of you.
Nikki
And most of the questions anyone would want to know about my life are posted on my personal page here on DS.