True Stories of Addiction: Amber
Growing up Amber lived in two different worlds right after her parents divorced. Her dad was a big “man’s man” in a biker gang who enjoyed drinking alcohol daily, and her mother was a nurse who was very modest, proper and would drink once a year- at most. Just because Amber grew up in two different worlds, with a father that liked to drink, doesn’t mean her father’s drinking or her parents’ divorce caused her to drink and experiment with drugs. Amber does not like to make excuses for her drinking, she knows she has a disease and that it is no one’s fault but her own.
When Amber was in college she believes, when drinking, she had what is called a “Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” syndrome. This syndrome caused her to rage with anger when drunk and caused all of her “daddy issues” to come out. When this syndrome came out, she was not a nice person, Amber was so mean she doesn’t understand how she still had friends. She was so miserable while drunk and sober. There was no escape that really worked for Amber anymore. So, she decided that the world would be a better place without her in it.
Alcohol and Suicide
Amber made the decision to end her life that day. This wasn’t a cry for help and she wasn’t craving attention. She was truly done with everything and was numb to all emotions. Before doing what she had to do to end it all, she made a phone call to her best friend. Amber didn’t tell her best friend what she was about to do but the phone call brought this friend worry. As any good friend would do, she made a few phone calls when Amber wasn’t answering her phone. This friend got ahold of Ambers step mom who rushed to the house to see if Amber was okay.
Well, let’s just say if Ambers step mom got there any later than she did, Amber wouldn’t be with us today. She was rushed to the hospital; her feet were purple and she was dying. The emergency room doctor couldn’t believe what Amber has done to herself. After he made sure she was stable, she arrived at a mental hospital to get the mental medical attention she needed. Amber went to the hospital, detoxing off Alcohol and terrified. She really didn’t believe she needed to be there and manipulated her therapist into letting her leave treatment.
Alcohol Causing Disaster
Amber kept drinking Alcohol and abusing drugs as soon as she was released from the hospital. Shortly after her hospital stay, she met a boy who ended up being her husband. She didn’t understand what he saw in her but she knew he loved her so she let it happen. Amber ended up getting pregnant and stopped drinking and smoking cigarettes for the health of her baby.
Amber had a goal to be this amazing mother but didn’t realize that Alcohol had such a strong hold on her. After her son was born, she thought she could have just one drink. That one drink turned into a gallon of vodka she split with a friend. As Amber stumbled into her house after a long night of drinking, her husband looked at her and asked her for a divorce. He didn’t want the person she was, when she drank, to raise their child. He wanted Amber to get the help she needed. She ended up getting back into the 12-step program because she didn’t want her husband and son to leave.
Amber tried to get sober but at the end of the night found herself drinking while her baby and husband were sleeping. She would sneak into her son’s room, lay next to his bed and cry. She would apologize to him repletely, hoping one say she could change for him.
Recovery from Alcoholism
Thankfully, her son never heard that, but Amber thought like that daily while she was drinking. Amber decided to go to a nearby restaurant that day and was introduced to a woman who worked a 12-step program and attended 12-step meetings. Amber asked this woman for her number and called her the next day to see if this woman would sponsor her. Amber was willing to do what it took to stay sober for the sake of her life and her family.
About three months into Ambers sobriety she got pregnant with her daughter. The majority of her first year in recovery she was pregnant and terrified she would go back to drinking after the baby was born because that is what she did with her son. But because Amber had gotten involved with the 12-step program, Alcohol was the last thing on her mind. She gave birth to her daughter, and her daughter never has to see her mother getting loaded off Alcohol.
The 12-step program and recovery have changed Ambers life. Amber and her husband are now on great terms; she doesn’t cry to her children that she is their mother, and she is an overall happy person. She doesn’t know where she would be today without recovery but knows it wouldn’t be a pretty place. Amber says if she can do it you can too. Recovery isn’t easy but it is possible and you are worth it. If you are seeking to stop drink alcohol or using drugs, give us a call. We can help you find recovery. Our number is: (866) 578-7471
37 comments
This 12 step program has proven magic in all I have been reading here. I am not supprised people recommending this to people finding it hard to go sober
I really love the courage on her shearing her story to everyone. Really glad she got better.
I feel so touched with her story. May you continually be healed.
Wonderful that everything that occured in Amber’s life was restored by the 12th meeting program for rehabilitation. That’s tremendous that Amber survived from alcohol addiction.
Thank God for the 12- step program it is really helping a lot of addicts. Amber thank you for getting back on your feet and for staying strong for your husband and children. Detox to rehab thank you for all your are doing and for sharing this amazing stories.
It’s never easy to recover from drugs, that’s the sad true but after all the end result is worth the effort. Mothers should try their best to raise us the wards in the proper way, drugs free environment
One thing that have learnt in life is always to know when to ask for help, committing suicide isn’t the best way out. We all should help addiction persons see the light
The separation of parents bring a lot of problems for their children. Thanks God for 12-step program that helps her to hasten her recovery.
A person who is trying their best to overcome drug addiction should not be neglected. Her past is all behind, she ia trying to be the best mother she could be for her family.
At times we visit some places not knowing that we are going out challenges of our lives. Meeting that woman helps her recovery.
Everyone has their own story to tell. I am glad she has finally recovered. Being a mother is already difficult. let’s not add more to it.
12-step has united the family. Thank you for your humanitarian services.
Its rare for womem to be an alcoholic at least I rarely see one but this happrns. Alcohol causing disaster? sounds about right as I have seen many not just be in trouble but die from it. Either by crime, accident, or illness.
Her family was a kind of dual faced with respect towards addiction. And, the 12 step process eventually worked for her.
So happy that Amber is now living fine. I will her total recovery from addiction.
Good that you have recover now. Suicide is never the way out. You need to always brace up and know you can recover from addiction
Thank God Amber was able to discover that she had a disease. If to say it’s someone else, the person will put the blame on the parents especially the dad.
It’s a goodnews that Amber is living fine at the moment. In the same vein, I wish her an absolute recovery from alcohol addiction.
Divorce always have negative implications on children. Such is the case of Ambers who became addicted to alcohol. If there has being good monitoring from parents, such wouldn’t have happened to her. This is a lesson for parents. Thanks.
I like to wish Amber complete recovery. But then as a mother, why taking alcohol to the extent of addiction?
Motherhood comes with a lot of reflection. It is a time you just have to stay true to your self. Good that you have recovered afterall.
Recovery from any form of addiction is do not require a forceful measure but a willing one. Thank God Amber was sober and came out of alcohol addiction.
When parents divorce, children suffer . They turn to drugs and engage in all sorts of bad stuffs. I can relate to her story. Im glad she sought help. That’s the only way out. Drug addiction sucks and kills. It’s awful. Thanks for sharing your story
This addiction story hit close to home. Reminds me of my sister’s addiction. Thank God Amber is clean now. These stories help other addicts make good decisions. Thanks for sharing
the decision to end your life is fatal impact to everyone abused,you have to thank to your son that helps you find your recovery
“If Amber can do it, we too can do it.” That’s actually enough to motivate someone today to take the bold step towards recovery. It’s definitely not gonna be easy, but our lives worth the try.
Thank you Detax to rehab for sharing these type of stories with all of us.These stories are really very much inspirational for many people who are addicted with something and try to recover from that.
Thank you Detax to rehab for sharing these type of stories with all of us.
This article is very interesting and informative. I’m happy she was able to recover from her addiction. Alcohol addiction is not good. May people find help.
Amber’s Story is Inspiring.
I’m really happy she was able to get the recovery and A better life.
Amber’s story is particularly touching and emotional. However, it is better to prevent the dangers of alcohol than being experienced. Thanks to Detox for this.
I think its very important for Mothers to make a change in their life and kudos to Amber in making the decision so that it may not affect her children in the future because of addiction. Very encouraging article and inspiring to all Mothers out there they can stop addiction too.
Amber’s recovery from alcohol addiction is a cheering news. However, people must steer clear from any form of addiction. Thanks go to Detox for this piece of information.
Alcohol does harm than good in such a way that after Amber has been into alcohol addiction it won’t help our situation rather adding more to it. Never go back Amber.
Amber’s storyline is an interesting one. Divorce have negative effects on the children. Alcohol is not the best solution to all issues.
First of all, I am really impressed you managed to turn a bad childhood and later addcition around to a life of sobriety and being a mom to kids. That is really great. I too have had a drug addiction for many years, but last 8 years been drug free. Drug addiction knows no country lines or borders, they are all over the world. It’s something we need to address together and fight for the rights of those unfortunate to battle drug addiction.
However, I’ve learned that some may take advantage of your amazing road to where you are now. What do you think about young people using your photo from the days of addiction and inserts themself as you, today, with different tattos on the arm (unless you done tattoo removal surgery) and other red flags. Looking at your video and how you actually look, there’s a lot of red flags. You are really beautiful looking now. Far from how you were when in pain and using. That is great. And being a mother I am sure have brought you a lot of joy. I have children too, so I know which blessing that is.
Still, there are people out there with a completely different addiction: getting off on social media, getting attention (false or true), clickbaiting, etc.
Have you seen some of the fake pictures posted to social media or done a google search using the original photo?
I just want to get to the bottom of this, as there is nobody better than you to answer this.
I wish you all the best and love for the future, Amber.