tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561779952062755742.post4482977238756493813..comments2023-09-29T01:14:31.892-07:00Comments on struggles with alcohol: 5/8/16 - Mother's Day Confessions (warning- a lot of negativity)ksusierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10343865771089367055noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561779952062755742.post-58978895345501481592016-05-08T10:34:35.694-07:002016-05-08T10:34:35.694-07:00I agree with Wendy. You can "detach". It...I agree with Wendy. You can "detach". It's not the same as withdrawing. When you "withdraw", you are holding on to resentment, and hoping that they will apologize, or change, or acknowledge your hurt. Detaching means that you can let them go with love. I have a particularly toxic Sister in Law. I stopped obsessing. I let her go. I am polite and as kind as possible when we are thrown together, but I make no overtures to be in her life. This may not be possible in your situation, but just letting people be who they are, and focusing your you and your sobriety, is the best Mothers Day gift to yourself. Good for you xxxJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236064383725290818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561779952062755742.post-86888077777544171492016-05-08T08:39:37.260-07:002016-05-08T08:39:37.260-07:00I am so glad you are focusing on what you have con...I am so glad you are focusing on what you have control over.<br />I am also glad you are sober for your kids.<br />My father was a late bloomer alcoholic, (when he was older and I was out of the house), but the toll it takes is hard.<br />Detaching in a loving way is hard, but necessary.<br />Big Hugs!<br />xo<br />WendyUntipsyteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975521042875808241noreply@blogger.com