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Old 05-15-2016, 02:35 PM
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NatashaRomanova
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I loved LexieCat's response...."So if the conversation goes in the direction of your drinking or your recovery, I'd suggest just telling them that you're fine, you really don't care to discuss details, and if they continue to press, politely end the conversation"

My ABF did one year sober, before he moved in with me, he was still living with his alcoholic parents. And to this day I'm impressed he was able to do that. I am almost certain this was how he did it. Alcoholic families probably aren't going to make a good support system. Of course you'll want to keep them close, they're your family. And it's hard not to want to share this exciting new path you've chosen for yourself. And congratulations on that. So many wonderful things await you! But unfortunately they are not in a position to support you. They just can't. They are just humans after all, and they have their own issues to resolve.

Thank you for sharing your story
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