Glad to hear you all have made it through Thanksgiving. I'm happy to report I did as well. Never wanted to drink, but was pretty emotional early in the day. Still had an upset stomach from my binge two days ago, and then got pretty depressed. Didn't want to talk to anyone; just wanted to hole up in my room. Then my uncle and sister started drinking and he was being a jerk. Had to step into the bathroom and cry a few times, but then I started feeling better. And no one else was drinking. We all went for a beautiful walk after dinner. There were some clouds in the sky but the light was so bright and beautiful reflecting off the mountains...in that moment I was so grateful for my sobriety. I had a glimpse of hope: I CAN beat this. I deserve a sober life. Wonderful things await me in sobriety that I could never have while drinking. I don't know what they are yet, but I know they are out there.
Thank you all for being here. Finding SR has been the most life-changing event for me.