GingerM

I'm impressed to see so few posts right now. It seems that the holidays tend to bring out the worst in our alcoholics and trigger some of the worst in ourselves each year.

I hope everyone here manages to have drama-free, healthy holidays. And if not, we're here for you.

DesertEyes

awwww, ty Ginger My holidays are moving along very nicely. No drama in this household. Lots of other peeps having troubles, and that keeping me busy * lol *

Happy holidays to you and your "tribe", Ginger, and to all us ACoA's on SR.

Mike

Carol Star

No drama for me because I didn't go. I called and they didn't pick up and I was glad.

dothi

Least alcohol/drama-involved christmas ever over here!!!

Did call home and spoke to non-alcoholic family members. Would have still wished the A merry xmas, but alas, he was doing what an A does around the holidays, and I was doing what I've learned to do around the holidays: not feel guilty for someone else's behavior

Could be jinxing it, but have to say this was a very happy xmas for me. Having a sibling visit for the holidays really clinched it

Wascally Wabbit

I had a beloved aunt pass away a couple of weeks ago. She was nutty as a fruit cake, but I loved her.
My sober for 30 yrs mother came for Christmas, and I managed to stay sane. When she started her complaining, I ignored her and walked out of the room, mid-complaint!
Here it is Sunday and I am trying to find peace after all the Christmas stuff.
Fortunately, no real drama for me!

utopia

thanks Ginger. i found much to be grateful for and found that acceptance, letting go and a clear sense of boundaries made the period a spiritual practice of giving love without expectation but rather, with hope.