Today, I told my dad that I have a very serious drinking problem and that I need to go to rehab because I can't stop on my own. He told me that I just need to make new friends and suggested I join a sorority. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I told my Dad I was an alcoholic and had decided to seek help. His reply, "Don't stop drinking, you are the life of the party, funny and beautiful when you drink." FML
Today, at dinner, I accidentally let it slip that I'd taken a small sip of alcohol a few years ago and hated it. My extremely strict parents are now trying to get me into rehab. FML
Today, my mom took me to an AA meeting because she said I needed help. I have never tried alcohol in my life, and told them this. I was then harangued by the "instructor" because apparently one of the signs of alcoholism is denial. FML
Today, after being accepted into the college of my dreams, I found out that my mom has spent all my college savings on alcohol over the years, and she says that it's my fault for not "helping her get help." FML
Today, my dad showed up at my house and offered to take me to my favorite restaurant. He drove me to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. He believes I only had my daughter, who I love with all my heart, because I drunkenly hooked up with a girl. FML
Today, my once-alcoholic mom told me that she would sell me for a shot of vodka. 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, my alcoholic mother decided to finally check herself into rehab. She did it while drunk, and flirted with the front attendant. FML
Today, my parents yelled at me for coming home drunk from a party last night. They said I couldn't hang out with my best friend anymore as he's a "bad influence". He was the only one sober in our group and drove me home safely. FML
Today, my father got out of rehab for his alcoholism. This would be great if he hadn't started drinking the moment he got home. FML
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titties1 0
if you are old enough to drink, you are old enough to check yourself into rehab
utkevdawg 0
I have never seen such terrible advice for such a serious concern. Not trying to step on toes and may catch flak for the post, but alcoholism is a medically defined disease. It is beyond just drinking heavily. And while it may be fun in college, by the time you reach midlife, it is pure hell. For the poster, there are great facilities in Kansas. If this really is a problem for you that you can't just stop, continue the initiative, call them. I promise you, you won't regret it later when you look back on this. -CltCounselor
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DrunkenValor 0
Erm, it's called having will power. Jeeezush. You pansy yankee's are addicted to rehab! - reply to 50. XD
tbagg74 0
I have a drinking problem too i dont drink enough its serious i need to get back on it
aaaaa12345_fml 0
alcoholics need to just get over themselves. stop craving attention so much
Polionixon 2
we all know how sororities don't party. Lol
01100110 0
I used to drink 3 times a week and I don't have a drinking problem. I'd still drink 3 times a week if I had the time. School is getting in the way.
miyon_fml 0
Wow, sounds like my dad. fyl
fanstasia 5
Now we know were your inability to cope with life issues stems from. You do what's best for you, you don't need his permission to go to AA. good luck. I've lived through living with two recovered alcholics and users and while it's not easy, I know you can stop with the desire to do so and good support.
Nocturnal558 0
Dads suck. fyl
sportsnut 0
i dont get it...there are a ton sororities that dont party like they do in the movies. I used to be anti-greek life until i got to know some people in there and realized that its not a drunken mess every night and many of them are academic based so yes, your dad is probably right. The RIGHT sorority could do you a world of good.
boatkicker 5
I don't think OP was commenting on the fact that sororities party. I think OP was commenting on the fact that her father thought some new friends could help. Having grown up in the home of an alcoholic, having watched other grow up with alcoholics, and having watched my friend battle with alcoholism, and having seen various people deal with other addictions I've come to the conclusion that serious addiction is one of the few things that doesn't respond very well to supportive environments. Yes, it can sometimes help, but I've realized that either putting them in a situation where they CAN'T have alcohol (such a rehab where its just not available) or putting them under some sort of threat (for example having their kids potentially taken away) works a lit better than support on its own. Support MUST be added to elimination/threat, but on its own its not hugely successful, and just joining a sorority will not help unless it's only a minor addiction to begin with. Since OP said it was a serious problem I'm assuming that it is serious.
OneSadGuy 3
Clearly your dad is a genius. The best solution to a serious problem is confrontation. You must stand before the beer bottle, stare it down, and wait until it backs down. However, a task like this requires months of self-discipline and training! Good luck, you'll need it.