I've always dreaded holidays because they intruded on my ability to be a drunken recluse. I'll never forget, one Thanksgiving, I pretended like I had the flu so I could get out of going to my then girlfriend's parents house for dinner. I even managed to throw up to sell it, even though I was only throwing up because of how much I had drank the night before. I got out of going and I sat at home and drank by myself all day.
I should be exactly two weeks sober this Thanksgiving. I'm looking forward to actually enjoying the day with my family. My mom will be thrilled when I tell her I've gone two weeks without a drink.