Popeye2014

My stepfather just started drinking a few minutes ago. he's been sober for 2 years. I told him about some people on SR and how some went back drinking after a year.

I wonder if I triggered him?

Soberwolf

I doubt that do you live with stepdad ? introduce him to SR ?

Popeye2014

Wolf, I do live with him. This is going to be tough. he drinks till he falls down.

Its bad timing for me. being sober 7 days now

Popeye2014

This Sucks!

Bailey3

This isn't your fault Popeye. It's a decision he made. If your sobriety is at risk get out of there.

Soberwolf

Use it as every reason why you wont drink you dont want to be drinking till your falling down do you

This is his addiction focus on your recovery

Popeye2014

I hate being around a drunk, when I'm sober.

Bailey3

I hear ya.

Soberpotamus

It's still his decision and his responsibility, Popeye. Don't you take on that sort of guilt, ok?

Popeye2014

I don't feel guilty. I just hate having to put up with this.

Anna

Popeye, can you go to a different part of the house or go out for awhile?

Popeye2014

I'm going to keep my head up and be strong.

This will be a Big test for me.

Popeye might have to eat some spinach.(smile)

Conquest

SR is your spinach now. Stay strong, Popeye. I know that's a tough spot to be in.

Popeye2014

How can a person stay sober for 2 years and then start back? It's stupid. AV AV AV

I will probably have to go get him beer, to keep him from driving.

Popeye2014

Thank you, Conquest. I like your post

Chiffon

Can't you just 'lose' his keys temporarily I'm concerned that this is very early days for you and that you'll end up joining him - PLEASE don't. He is going to feel like one massive pile of **** when he wakes up after this - you don't want to be feeling like that too. Hang in there.

Popeye2014

Thank you Chiffon,

Like I said earlier, this will be a test for me.

Chiffon

Stay online with us It's stupid o clock here (3.45am) - never get a housecat! Stupid thing wants feeding at daft hours of the night.

Popeye2014

I'm going to stay on here a little while longer. Its 10:45 PM here

SR is calming me down. Chiffon, If I even think about drinking, I will let SR know. I only have 1 week sober. feels like a month though. I had no withdrawals or nothing.

Dee74

I'm sorry you're in this situation. I agree that this is not your fault.
Drinkers drink for any reason. You know that

If you have any alternative accommodation now might be a good time to check that out - becoming the beer run guy would not be a good role for you to shoulder Popeye.

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