We are your family. When I was estranged from my family (I still am really, they are all a mess and so am I lately) I came here and went to meetings and I found a new "recovery family" to call my own... Truly these are people I consider lifelong friends who are there for me no matter what and I'm there for them too.
Just by coming here and opening up you've done the right thing. You don't have to like the holidays; I don't like Christmas much because it's hard for me to feel comfortable around a the food and alcohol, but I know that coming here will help.
Good post. Thank you!