Miscellaneous: Today, I found out that the neighbor I'd given a bottle of wine...

By thechimpchapter - 31/12/2011 06:48 - United States

Today, I found out that the neighbor I'd given a bottle of wine to for Christmas is a recovering alcoholic. FML

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By laststand11 - 26/12/2011 01:35 - Reserved

Today, I received a very expensive bottle of wine for Christmas. My alcoholic mother snuck into my house while I was out and drank the whole bottle. FML

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By Ari - 16/01/2013 06:36

Today, my mother-in-law gave me a bottle of champagne for my birthday. This is the third year in a row she has done this. I'm a recovering alcoholic, and she's well aware of that fact. FML

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By notsolucky - 28/08/2013 21:47 - United States - Stamford

Today, I won a lottery at my local grocery store. Excited, I went to claim my prize, only to discover it was a bottle of red wine. I'm a recovering alcoholic. FML

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By notalcoholic - 09/12/2009 05:29 - Philippines

Today, my roommate gave me a self-help book on alcoholism for my birthday. He's an alcoholic. I gave him that book around 8 months ago. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/01/2009 15:38 - France

Today, I'm a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. On new years, my mom called and asked what kind of champagne I want. FML

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Can't stop, won't stop

By Matt8 - 07/12/2012 01:07 - United States

Today, I found out that my wife, who is supposed to be a recovering alcoholic, drank an entire bottle of wine and then tried to hide it at the bottom of a garbage bin. To make matters worse, when I confronted her about it, she tried to convince me that our 5-year-old daughter had drunk it. FML

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By TragicallyAnxious - 10/05/2019 08:00

Today, I learned that drunk me from last night is apparently great at flirting. She also apparently flirted her way to a free bottle of white wine, only to shatter it on the kitchen floor at 2 a.m. How did I find out? Three words: glass in foot. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/05/2019 04:00

Today, I noticed that my 80-year-old mother has gone through 50+ bottles of my home-made wine. She only moved in with me a month ago. And now I have no wine. FML

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By KyngJulian - 23/04/2013 02:48 - United States

Today, I found out I was an alcoholic. Not from my friends or family, but because the ice-maker couldn't keep up with the amount of drinks I've been making. FML

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By NoMoreMeatForAYear - 21/05/2014 21:23 - New Zealand - Auckland

Today, I found out that just because my roommate doesn't buy alcohol, it doesn't mean she isn't stealing mine and slowly replacing it with water. That bottle cost me $150 and was destined to be a present for my best friend, whom I haven't seen in years. FML

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Kypopz 9

Saturday 31 December 2011 12:11

The guy's like, "Eh, one sip wouldn't hurt".

Rinat_fml 26

Saturday 31 December 2011 12:29

Im a muslim too. I dont think its awkward. Youre awkward.

Comments

mismonroe 0

Saturday 31 December 2011 14:42

It was a matter of time before he dusted off step one again, though, right?

OctoberRainfall 13

Saturday 31 December 2011 14:47

PEAK

Allyrocks113000 0

Saturday 31 December 2011 14:54

Now he has someone to blame when he talks to his therapist about why he became an alcoholic again..... Smooth OP

Okayitwasme 0

Saturday 31 December 2011 15:30

Since you didn't know, you can't put yourself down. If you handed it to the neighbor in person, he could have said he wasn't able to drink it. He also may have re-gifted the bottle.

hateevryone 14

Saturday 31 December 2011 15:48

it's not your fault. you didn't know until after you gave it to him.

ImaginaryFoe 0

Saturday 31 December 2011 15:52

This may sound callous but that's his problem, not yours. Recovering alcoholics have to learn to live in a world that is not alcohol-free. He could give it back, give it away, or pour it out. If he chooses to drink it, you can't blame yourself for his inability to resist temptation. To assauge guilt, stick to neutral gifts or just keep being a considerate neighbour and let people sort out your well-intentioned gifts in their own way.

stevenmx86 7

Saturday 31 December 2011 16:18

That's unfortunate :/ In those kinds of cases I'm never sure whether to bring it up again to apologize or just hope the person forgets or thought it was funny maybe..