Today, I’m a recovering alcoholic. With the upcoming holiday, I have two choices; I can go over my family’s house who are all heavy drinkers and hope I don’t relapse, or I can stay home by myself and hope the crushing loneliness doesn’t drive me back to the bottle. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I'm a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. On new years, my mom called and asked what kind of champagne I want. FML
Today, as a recovering alcoholic, I called my brother to share the news that I've been sober for a month. He invited me to a bar to celebrate. FML
Today, my girlfriend of three years dumped me because my refusal to go out drinking or get wasted at parties with her makes me "too boring". Thing is, I'm a recovering alcoholic. I'm over one year sober and I don't want to risk relapsing again, yet she expects me to choose between my health and her idea of fun. FML
Today, as a recovering alcoholic, I'm at a conference where letting loose is expected and, to a point, encouraged. I've been sober for 2.5 years and am pretty sure I managed to piss off just about everyone with how miserable I was listening to them describe my former favorite mixed drinks and shots. I miss wine. FML
Today, I found out that the neighbor I'd given a bottle of wine to for Christmas is a recovering alcoholic. FML
Today, a week after my 10-year anniversary, I realized I've somehow been roped into hosting my husband's crush's birthday party with all their friends. My gift to myself was a $60 bottle of whiskey that won't arrive in time to help me with my debilitating social anxiety. FML
Today, my friends and I had our Christmas party. I ended up being the only one sober, and had to drive each and every person home. There were 15 of us. FML
Today, my alcoholic mother decided to finally check herself into rehab. She did it while drunk, and flirted with the front attendant. FML
Today, I found out that my mom isn't coming to see me for Christmas. Instead she'll be spending it in jail for a DUI and battery. Thank you to my cocklick of an aunt for taking a recovering alcoholic to a bar and pressuring her into relapse. FML
Today, my mom celebrated a year's sobriety by having a couple of beers with her boyfriend. FML
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TomeDr 25
Choice number three, do something completely different: spend the time away and have a mini vacation, spend time with friends, volunteer at a shelter (animal or homeless) or at a children’s hospital, etc. In other words, don’t allow yourself the mental space to become sad or relapse.
FluffythePink 23
Choice #4, reach out to your local AA group (or your countries equivalent, if you haven't already) and see if they're doing a festive get together. You get to enjoy the holiday without risking relapse and you get to make sober friends who understand to continue your journey with. Don't just sit and stew, that's the worst thing you can do for yourself 🫂
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TomeDr 25
Choice number three, do something completely different: spend the time away and have a mini vacation, spend time with friends, volunteer at a shelter (animal or homeless) or at a children’s hospital, etc. In other words, don’t allow yourself the mental space to become sad or relapse.
FluffythePink 23
Choice #4, reach out to your local AA group (or your countries equivalent, if you haven't already) and see if they're doing a festive get together. You get to enjoy the holiday without risking relapse and you get to make sober friends who understand to continue your journey with. Don't just sit and stew, that's the worst thing you can do for yourself 🫂
GoogieWithers 25
Choice number 5. Find people in a similar situation and make your own Thanksgiving. Start new traditions.