Beyond the High Road Coaching

As the effects of alienation intensified, so did my stress. I was inundated with feelings of helplessness, anger, & terror. In effort to manage, I grasped for anything that would alleviate the pain. The “anything” would most often come in the form of wine.  It began by pouring a glass when I put my sweet babe down at night.  Over time, that glass 👉🏼 bottle.The sense of urgency I felt while my daughter was gone seemed unbearable. The nights she went to her dad’s, I spent DT @ the bars.  ANYTHING to make the pit in my belly disappear. 
Here’s how it went:
Alienation strategies made me feel helpless 👉🏼 I drank to quell the pain👉🏼 He used my coping mechanism as a weapon👉🏼 I strengthened his case by continuing to drink.  
Stubborn in my belief 👉🏼 he needed to change, I lost sight of my goal.
Today, I live proud of the mother and woman I am.  My purpose is to help others to overcome and feel the same.