Soberintexas007

I often encounter the issue of having to cope with my family members who disagree with my alcohol use. I often wonder, however, if they would be able to recover if they suffered the same addiction/disease?

sleepie

Well, addiction is hard to overcome, it depends on if they are addicts or not.
But you do want to quit, so them disagreeing is good right? Do they care and that's why they don't want to see you hurting yourself?

MelindaFlowers

One of the motivators to quit was so my family could never get mad, sad, or disappointed about my drinking again.

sleepie

I actually used to wish that someone would intervene. I have no family though and my drinking was almost excused I think because it was like part of who I was.

Justbreathe what's your response to their reaction to your drinking?

Soberintexas007

I am very close to my family. My mom and dad have been married for a very long time, and they both put a lot of energy and effort into raising children (my sister (age 37) and me).

My parents feel very hurt and disappointed when they find out that I have been drinking.

dunkelheit

My family is all addicts, so I can't relate. It's the complete opposite problem. I used to blame them for my addiction, although that's not the right way to approach the problem. In the same way, it's not your family's decision to make you stop, that is just something you will have to decide for yourself. Maybe explain it to them that way?

chickippo

i wouldn't wish alcoholism on anyone.

if your drinking upsets them and they say things you don't want to hear, how do you think things could be different?

ScottFromWI

The best solution to that "issue" would be to not drink alcohol. I'd suggest focusing on your own issues that you can control vs issues that you have no control over. People around you will react to your actions, whether they are good or bad. If you take the time and effort to strengthen your sobriety they will notice and react accordingly.