by Emi O'R

Created on: February 13, 2009   Last Updated: March 10, 2009

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O my dear!.. parenting looks like so much fun when you see other families at the mall, park, church, and so on. Never in your wildest dreams could you have ever imagined, the hard work, sleepless nights, crying, coughing, illness, etc...the list seems endless, that goes with being a mom. So, in order to relax, unwind, put your feet up - with no one to talk to - why not have a drink - a martini or beer? AAH!, how wonderful it feels. You're just beginning to unwind and not feel sorry for yourself , snooze for half an hour- then - "WaaaH" from the baby's room. "O brother"! You get up and have to sit down again. Did the room just sway? You feel a little woozy. You settle the baby and start all over again. Bathe and change before hubby gets home.

After dinner and an enjoyable and relaxing few hours with hubby. He busies himself with catching up with the news, potter around in the den, checks his car, calls it a night and heads for the bedroom. You check up on the baby, then, as the good little homemaker you are, ensure dishes are packed away and prepare table settings for the morrow. You run upstairs to don something cute to allure your other half,... only to find him already in "Lala land".You feel alone, though you're really not. You miss your friends, family, cocktail hours, office parties and console yourself with your very own. One more drink won't hurt. It becomes a habit...and before you know it...the hangover becomes a daily occurrence, since the drinking has become a daily ritual. What to do now?

(Why not try and fix the problem in private at home? Instead of alcohol, try Sparkling Apple, red or white grape juice.) Nah!... it just does not do it. ( Ok - how about non-alcoholic beers and/or other beverages? ) You try these for a while, but, you still feel restless, unsatisfied. You call your mom who lives in another State, she's at some meeting or other and cannot talk just yet. You call your friends, one after the other -they too are tied up. Tried a church organization? good idea. You give it some thought, mull it over and then wonder what people would think or say. Would they understand? Should you attend service, would others know and how would they treat you? The questions run through your mind and drive you crazy. You reach for a drink instead - yet again. What a wonderful feeling. You will try and get help another day.

It is three in the morning, little baby cries again. Your soul mate can't even hear or does not respond, so you

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