Today, my uncle gave me a very expensive bottle of champagne at a celebratory family event. We were celebrating me spending one year sober. FML
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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
Today, it's my one-year anniversary of being sober. For the occasion, my father decided to spice-up my non-alcoholic cocktail with booze. I didn't realize, and drank it. 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 mom celebrated a year's sobriety by having a couple of beers with her boyfriend. FML
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
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, I celebrated my friend's 5-month sobriety milestone with her by getting absolutely wasted. FML
Today, I found out that the neighbor I'd given a bottle of wine to for Christmas is a recovering alcoholic. FML
Today, I've been one year sober. My health has improved a lot, unlike my social life, which has died a horrible, lonely death. FML
Today, I came home from partying all night, having stayed completely sober. My Dad, blind drunk, told me he was proud of me for staying sober. He claims to have been sober longer than I have. FML
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ViRepz 28
Well it can serve as a great reminder to keep going with your sobriety.
AlwayzCelly 13
If you've been sober that long I'm sure you can stay strong and resist it. Did your uncle even know what the celebration was for though? That's pretty inconsiderate.
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Comments (64)
myoukei 31
I don't think he gets it ._.'
caver1 14
Ok I put you deservit because It is a test.
tiernang 21
are you saying she failed the 'test'? I am assuming she didnt drink it, so she doesnt deserve it.
SweetasCandy0609 28
#15 even if it was a test it doesn't make it right for him to bring alcohol to an alcoholic especially when it's his niece that just makes her uncle an inconsiderate douche.
caver1 14
Yes I can see both of you point yet the same thing happend to my family ok and I'd expect for that to happen
Cazz91 21
#74 just because that happened with your family does not mean it will happen with OP. Everyone has different levels of strength and weaknesses. You don't know if OP caved in and drank that champagne for certain. To assume she did because of your experience within your own family is stupid.
cooney7 3
I know how you feel! When I got to my 6 months of being sober my whole family got drunk to celebrate. Just got to walk to that sink and pour it away, congrats on being sober though, hardest thing of my life.
ksks1234 33
Congrats on your sobriety as well. :)
tiernang 21
well if it was my uncle i would sell it, but thats just because my uncles are douchebags.
JMichael 26
Nothing wrong with a celebratory drink.
Sarairwin49 22
there is when you're celebrating not drinking..
jrock9093 18
Happy birthday 1 year that is a big accomplishment! You know you are strong and who ever did that is an idiot but you can forgive him now with the tools you have one day at a time, right! Again congratulations the first year is the hardest!
jrock9093 18
Funny how I get thumbs down for con graduating her on her sobriety! Lodp
Wizardo 34
Destroy the bottle as a mark of your sobriety and strength, not a bad symbolic gesture if you ask me.
sietseld 13
He probably thinks that recovery means you have learned to handle your drinking. He may not understand that for many many people, it means never drinking again for fear of slipping into old habits.
SweetasCandy0609 28
I think that your uncle was probably testing you however he crossed a huge line and it is very unacceptable, my sister is a recovering alcoholic and I know how hard it had probably be bit com regulation congratulations for staying sober for a year it's definitely something to celebrate, I'm proud of you keep up the hard work..
XxDanno316xX 27
what's the matter with all you people encouraging the OP to take a drink, do you not realize they quit drinking, suggesting they are a recovering alcoholic? idiots..