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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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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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SaraWinterHeart 15
My mother is an alcoholic. Everyday her boyfriend walks to the store right before 8am (the legal drinking time in Wisconsin) to get her beer. She drinks almost a twelve pack a day... My entire family is alcoholics excluding myself. So please, get help. It's painful for me to have to see my mother drink herself into a stupor everyday along with not eating and knowing that there isn't anything I can do to get her to stop (I've tried since I was 10)... I don't know if you have the support but I wouldn't mind being a friendly ear to listen to your problems while seeking recovery. Don't let alcoholism consume you. You can quit, I have faith in you.
jvanevery 19
I used to do that too plus I would have four or five different liquor stores so the clerk wouldn't see me everyday yes you are an alcoholic join AA or go to treatment
foxfur 25
OP here. Just wanted to say thank your for all the support and I did get help. I'm on a month sober now and doing well with support. Thanks guys!