Hi, I just thought I should say hello properly-I've responded to a few peoples topics and messages but just wanted offically say- hello!
I think this is a great site and a good way to express all of those issues circling the brain! I am 37, both my parents were alcoholics from (my age) ten to about oh-33! My father still has a little bit of a drinking issue that he's trying to deal with, my Mum is a walking miracle! She nearly died in 2004 of internal organ failure and all sorts of problems but she pulled herself back from the brink. It all happened when I was in the states, travelling across America, the most surreal and strange eperience of my life. I couldn't get home, flights etc and although everyone said she won't likely live, something in my head said-she will. And she did. I got off a flight, went straight to the hospital and the next day she was sitting up. My father (who is the most practical man in the world) joked saying-it's the navajo healing bracelet you brought back for her! But, anyway, whatever it was- from then on in she pulled herlself around and has never looked back. I never thought there would be a time without her drinking. But she is a different woman. She went to the brink and decided she would give life one more chance. She often says-if she can do it-anyone has a chance to overcome it. What happended? Changed? She said she realised she was an alcoholic, finally. I hope that everyone here can experience such a turnaround and I know it's not easy for anyone, nor not always possible but I hope by what I share in the future at the very least I can give an example of hope. My Mum did it, something I never ever thought possible.
Thanks, J X
