My worst Christmas ever!
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My worst Christmas ever!
Not this one- this one will be the best because I've been sober for 25 days now!
But...about 8 years ago before I met my now husband, I was wallowing in self-pity because I wasn't in a relationship, and my family lived too far away for me to afford going home for the holidays. None of my friends invited me to their festivities, which deepended my self-pity.
I ended up deciding to be miserable. I bought a bottle of wine and a bottle of Baileys' Irish Cream and drank it all on Christmas eve until I passed out. Christmas day I spent depressed and lonely so I got drunk again.
How pathetic. And how I created so much misery for myself.
I'm in such a better place now- thanks to all for all your support!!
But...about 8 years ago before I met my now husband, I was wallowing in self-pity because I wasn't in a relationship, and my family lived too far away for me to afford going home for the holidays. None of my friends invited me to their festivities, which deepended my self-pity.
I ended up deciding to be miserable. I bought a bottle of wine and a bottle of Baileys' Irish Cream and drank it all on Christmas eve until I passed out. Christmas day I spent depressed and lonely so I got drunk again.
How pathetic. And how I created so much misery for myself.
I'm in such a better place now- thanks to all for all your support!!
Life the gift of recovery!
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Laura, I am so glad you were not talking about this one. I was worried when I saw your thread title. I too have had similiar Christmas' in the past and am so grateful I don't have them today despite any outside things that may be going on. Thanks for the post.
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Originally Posted by LauraSFO1 
I ended up deciding to be miserable.
Like nan, I was worried by the title of your post. I'm so glad this Christmas is a good one for you and your family. :ghug
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Hi Laura. I am glad your deciding to have a great Christmas this year. Honestly, I barely remember Christmas last year. I have pictures to prove it too. lol
I am looking to making new memories this year. And take lots of SOBER pictures.
I am looking to making new memories this year. And take lots of SOBER pictures.
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I remember back in the day before my now famally. Wanting to be off work for long weekends so I could watch tv sit on the couch, and just drink as much as I wanted. With no one bothering me. Looking back it seems so sad. I am glad we do not have to live that way anymore.
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My first sober Christmas I decided on a spur of the moment decision to have my first and only tattoo. My BIL is a tatoo artist so he did it in his living room with my family and kids watching him. It's fairly small but visible and each time I see it I think of why I had it done (to celebrate my sobriety!)
Hugs to all,
Kellye
Hugs to all,
Kellye
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I'm glad this thread ended up being a celebration. I'm looking forward to a Christmas I will actually remember 
When I quit 12 days ago I didn't even think about the fact that I was going to be trying to be sober over the holidays; I just knew I was sick of being drunk and not remembering half my life.
It's been hard, but finding this site has really helped.
Thanks!
When I quit 12 days ago I didn't even think about the fact that I was going to be trying to be sober over the holidays; I just knew I was sick of being drunk and not remembering half my life.
It's been hard, but finding this site has really helped.
Thanks!
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