holiday battles begin
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holiday battles begin
Hi Everyone, I just gotta get this out/down real quick. A releative from out-of-town just showed up, staying around for the holiday. She means well, has, has a big heart, BUT is so overwhelming. In the past, her presense was, you guessed it, a reason to hit the bottle, to put up a barrier to deal. Now,that's gone. Last time she was here, I stocked up on booze and stashed it in the garage. Now the garage is empty. I'm not gonna listen to the AV, but I have a strange sensation in my stomach that I have not had during the first 31 days of my sobriety. I'm in for a battle. I got my helmet on, though. It's you and me AV, and I will defeat you. Wish me luck.
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Be strong. you can do this. put yourself first and don't let her drive you to drink - drive yourself to a better place! I'm having in-law dinner tomorrow night and am dreading the late night cards when everyone has drinks. I'll go to bed early.
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YOU GOT THIS !
There is NOTHING, literally nothing made better by poisoning yourself.
Unless you actually enjoy hangovers and withdrawals, which are inevitable when you are an alcoholic. Take a walk, scream into a pillow, drink a milkshake, dance the Macarena, but don't hurt yourself in trying to cope with the uncopable.
There is NOTHING, literally nothing made better by poisoning yourself.
Unless you actually enjoy hangovers and withdrawals, which are inevitable when you are an alcoholic. Take a walk, scream into a pillow, drink a milkshake, dance the Macarena, but don't hurt yourself in trying to cope with the uncopable.
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Originally Posted by malcolmsloan 
In the past, her presense was, you guessed it, an excuse to hit the bottle...
You.
Got.
This.
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If this person really triggers you malcolm try to minimise contact as much as poss.
I agree with Nons tho - you're in control here and you've got this
remember SR is here too - we have your back
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I agree with Nons tho - you're in control here and you've got this
remember SR is here too - we have your back
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Thanks everyone. I'm hiding on the computer, pretending to be folding laundry in the bedroom. You are right, I got this, it is just a new sensation. No one can make me put that sh!@$ in my body. But man its only 2:00. I gotta get out of here. I'm going to make up some important erands to run.
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I feel you. I am still wondering how I'm going to deal with my own mother and step dad on Christmas without any alcohol. I hold a lot of resentment towards them both and don't particularly like spending time with them.
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Originally Posted by deeker
Do you want me to call you and say I have an emergency so you can leave lol I will
Just wanted to help
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