fighttowin

i texted my oldest daughter about how we are working on not drinking. she has me confused. she was telling me how it is ok to have a drink once a week but not everynight. i told her how do you think we got to everynight.

my son also said mom you can come to easter and have a few beers it will be ok. i told him i just don't want to be around it.

my kids have complained for many years to have us quit.

we have done so well (me and hubby) the last 4days.he has had a few but i say far away from it.

if i would try to have one with him it would end up a late night...Thats that and thats a fact.

staying away....don't even have a craving today

didn't know you could get so much done not drinking


fight to win

yeahgr8

I think you can explain till you are blue in the face to family members and they won't ever get it, down to you i'm afraid on this one! It must seem like a ridiculous situation and it is!

adore79

Dont worry about what they say, you are doing good and thats all that matters.

Anna

As long as you are focused on your recovery, it's not important what other family members think is possible. It's really hard for others to understand how hard it is. Keep reading and posting.

Gypsy Feet

your not confused, they are. You know what you need to do and what is best for you. Happy Easter=)

beingjenagain

I think that once you actually stop drinking people are scared that they may have to take a look at themselves a little harder. Especially family member, and since alcoholism is a hereditary disease if you are an alcoholic they may be too...and that is scarey to everyone. Both my parents are 25+ years sober thru AA so statistically I had an 80% chance of becomein alcoholic. And even with all that knowledge and open family communication...guess what? I am a drunk! 1 year sober today and so thankful.
So just smile at your kids tell them thanks and don't drink!

Mark75

I was in college when my dad started AA... I didn't think he needed AA!! He wasn't in the gutter... He was in the program for 24 years until he died, sober and happy 10 years ago.

I have been sober 7 months, I have two in college now. The circumstances are different, but they understand, ...better than I did when I was their age... I hope that is a good sign, I'd like this part of their heredity to end with me....

Mark

CarolD

Keeping away from alcohol worked great for me too....
You know that is what is best for you.

Congratulations.....keep in focus...you too can stay quit.