So I've started my first book about Alcoholism. I'm trying to find out everything I can about this disease...I'm almost addicted to knowledge. Lastnight I was skimming through this book and I started reading about Stage I, II and III of Alcoholism. I've decided my XABF is certainly in Stage III. The...

I actually finally got serious and decided to look at the 12 steps. I have been meaning to go to Al Anon for months, but between the drama in my life and my pregnancy (and now a newborn) tonight is the first time I'm finding time. I have no childcare, so attending a meeting at the moment is impossib...

It has been a few months since my last post. At that time I was grappling with the decision to leave my ABF. At the time I lived in Alabama, and through the strength of folks at SR was encouraged to jump in my car and go to NY. My little girl was born December 3, 2008. I have pictures to share. She ...

Since I've left Alabama. I'm now fourty-seven days rounder with child..... I know that I'm here, in New York....seven states away with my father. I'm safe, fed, warm, loved, protected. And I miss him. I want to go back----but I know that will take atleast six months. I have no money, no car....and a...

I have suffered from depression on and off throughout my lifetime, but recently I've been hit pretty hard. I asked my doc about an anti-anxiety/anti-depressant. It seemed to be working just fine the first week I was taking it (Lexapro 10mg). Other than side effects of restlessness, and loss of appet...

Made it back safely from my business trip. Slept peacefully in my own bed lastnight with the comfort of my SO beside me. Well, I guess I can't exactly say peacefully. I was at peace to be home, but awoke several times in the night to use the ladies room, or waking up from VERY vivid and disturbing d...