I've been pretty fortunate in that, for most of my sobriety, I've lived with another person in recovery, and before that, it was just me and my kids. That doesn't mean there haven't been challenges -- my husband and I have been through our recovery "growing pains," thankfully not always at the same time (meaning, one of us has often been saner than the other) and we've dealt with four teenagers simultaneously. But, if I dealt in expectations, it's been easier than I would have expected.
When things get nuts, as they will, meetings become a place to seek refuge for an hour, to recharge, to be reassured and to return to the storm -- which does pass, if we can keep our heads. Then, whatever the situation, it becomes one more thing we know we can get through sober.
So, Jane, if you've made it through this season without picking up, you know you can do it. Are you making your meetings and talking with others in recovery? Are you praying for strength and patience?
Peace & Love,
Sugah