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Jun 24, 2012, 06:15 AM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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I just want to applaud you for "breaking the cycle" and making sure your kids aren't exposed to alcohol. Both my parent were alcoholics, and I too became one.  I was a heavy drinker for many years, and my poor kids had to witness quite alot. But before they left home, I got sober and cleaned up my act. I made amends to them and thankfully they forgave me. Their father unfortunately continued to drink. He was an alcoholic too.
My granddaughter has never seen me take a drink, so thankfully my daughter never had to worry about my taking care of her while she grew up. She's now 16, and I always babysat with her when needed.  I cherish those days. If I'd been drinking, naturally my daughter wouldn't have been able to trust me with her.
Thank God YOU broke the cycle. Hopefully your children will never pick up the bottle -- I pray they won't but they're still at risk. I know that you'll be vigilant about alcohol and they'll heed your warnings. God bless and take care! Hugs, Lee
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