Today, my drinking habit hit a new low when I waited almost an hour to go to the liquor store after it opened because I didn't want to seem desperate. 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 realized that my alcoholism has gotten so bad that I rotate liquor stores so the clerks don't think bad about me. FML
Today, I had to admit that I'm an alcoholic when I spent my last dollar bills on Southern Comfort instead of tampons. FML
Today, I was refused employment at a liquor store. Their reason? I'm a regular customer and they're afraid I'll drink all their profits. FML
Today, I walked into a liquor store and thought about inquiring for a job application. After seeing the cashier, I thought about inquiring if she was single. After accidentally breaking three bottles of liquor, I didn't do either. I left the store, still single and unemployed. FML
Today, I bought a small bottle of liquor to share with my husband to celebrate our move. It took three hours at the store as the cashier, manager, GM, and a police officer checked my ID believing it was fake. I'm 25. FML
Today, after being constipated a few days, I used the restroom at a bar. It took a loooong time before I got out. As I went to exit the bar, only the employees were still there, waiting for me because they had closed 30 minutes ago. FML
Today, I came home from a nine-hour shift and all I want is to sit down with a glass of Baileys. I can't find the key to the liquor cabinet. FML
Today, I had a mumbled conversation with myself in a supermarket aisle about whether or not to buy a bottle of bourbon. Nothing screams "pathetic loser" like an alcoholic in denial having a debate with himself out loud near strangers. FML
Today, I went to the grocery store to stock up on booze for the weekend. After the cashier commented on the size my purchase, I claimed to be hosting a dinner party tonight. I'm not. FML
Today, I went out for drinks for the first since I stopped breastfeeding. I underestimated how low my tolerance had become and how strong the drinks were. My husband was stopped by two bouncers while trying to carry me to the car. They thought he'd drugged me. FML
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Top comments
stryder9090 28
Get help now before it's too late.
Tripartita 45
"There she is again. She's just been standing there for an hour, staring." "Should we do something?" "Nah, she can't be that desperate. Give her another hour."
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Comments (60)
19foxy81 8
Time to find a new (hopefully healthier) habit to kill time
Brilliant66star 17
You need to move to a bigger city. FYL.
anonymoususer070 17
Move to a bigger city so they can drink all the time? They need help not access to more alcohol.
Jezterking 15
On my eating binges I would hold the phone to my ear when ordering and paying to make it seem as if the excess food was meant for multiple people... The lows are low my friend. Fight through and know you can get through it
prettygurl89 16
I still do this now :'(
icemand90 17
quite the willpower.
fakhshit 13
CAA
Etweens96 25
You may want to talk about it with a loved one and may want to consider AA. Save yourself before any log term damage is done
fishinpink 20
man that hit home with me. I'm a recovering drug addict and alcoholic. I finally hit my bottom last year and today I have a little over 5 months clean and sober. don't be ashamed of this - it's just a chance for you to take a look at yourself and how your life is being affected which will enable you to make the changes necessary for your well-being. I've done some pretty disgraceful and outlandish crap to get my dope or booze. but I finally had enough. I caught a DUI which sent me to rehab last november. I relapsed once in january but February's relapse scared the life outta me and I 've been straight ever since. hope you can pull thru this OP. I have faith in you <3<3<3
wobbly1 16
Nobody likes a quitter.
novdestiny 23
That's a beautiful, honest, and helpful comment. I thank you for sharing your feelings, and hope you're still doing OK :-)
anonymoususer070 17
35- Except a quitter from drugs and alcohol. People need to be encouraged not discouraged.
Kaylana_fml 31
This is a serious condition that needs to be treated. If you had a debilitating injury or illness that jeopardized your life, you would seek out medical professionals. Substance addiction and emotional or mental health should be treated just as urgently. Please do not feel ashamed. These aren't conditions you are supposed to fight alone and unaided.
EvilLittleMan 23
Reach out. It doesn't matter who, just reach out to someone. Best of luck OP.
SilverSet 16
I know it's hard op, and I hope you're reading these comments, but you know you have a problem, and that's the first step, the second is to reach out, go to AA, check into a rehab facility. But don't ignore this.