Checking in - here we go
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Checking in - here we go
Hello fam and happy holidays, x-mas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, etc.
My husband is picking up my family from the airport right now. My house is spotless, the fridge is full and the liquor cabinet is full too.
I am a little bit anxious about having all these people spending the night and about that dynamic between my mother and my mother-in-law with my daughter. They are definitely going to ask me to make some drinks for them since I used to be a bartender and we have a full bar right now...
I am going to stay extra close, even if I don't post I will be reading a lot. I can't wait to wake up in the morning feeling great.
There's no way I'm going to drink.
I hope my mother is supportive and doesn't hurt my feelings by offering me drinks.
You guys will be with me.
My husband is picking up my family from the airport right now. My house is spotless, the fridge is full and the liquor cabinet is full too.
I am a little bit anxious about having all these people spending the night and about that dynamic between my mother and my mother-in-law with my daughter. They are definitely going to ask me to make some drinks for them since I used to be a bartender and we have a full bar right now...
I am going to stay extra close, even if I don't post I will be reading a lot. I can't wait to wake up in the morning feeling great.
There's no way I'm going to drink.
I hope my mother is supportive and doesn't hurt my feelings by offering me drinks.
You guys will be with me.
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 125
I'm in the same boat. I just have to make it thru to Sunday with my husbands family... then it's back home.
Originally Posted by Nowsthetime 
Hello fam and happy holidays, x-mas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, etc.
My husband is picking up my family from the airport right now. My house is spotless, the fridge is full and the liquor cabinet is full too.
I am a little bit anxious about having all these people spending the night and about that dynamic between my mother and my mother-in-law with my daughter. They are definitely going to ask me to make some drinks for them since I used to be a bartender and we have a full bar right now...
I am going to stay extra close, even if I don't post I will be reading a lot. I can't wait to wake up in the morning feeling great.
There's no way I'm going to drink.
I hope my mother is supportive and doesn't hurt my feelings by offering me drinks.
You guys will be with me.
My husband is picking up my family from the airport right now. My house is spotless, the fridge is full and the liquor cabinet is full too.
I am a little bit anxious about having all these people spending the night and about that dynamic between my mother and my mother-in-law with my daughter. They are definitely going to ask me to make some drinks for them since I used to be a bartender and we have a full bar right now...
I am going to stay extra close, even if I don't post I will be reading a lot. I can't wait to wake up in the morning feeling great.
There's no way I'm going to drink.
I hope my mother is supportive and doesn't hurt my feelings by offering me drinks.
You guys will be with me.
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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I wouldn't want to have to make people drinks or have a liquor cabinet full of booze this Christmas.
Oh, I could do it and not drink, but I wouldn't feel good and would surely have to face uncomfortable emotions.
I wish you strength and peace despite the dynamics of family and holidays and prevalent drinking. You can do it. Have a clear exit strategy if you find yourself edgy or confronted with sobriety-threatening emotions or thoughts.
Oh, I could do it and not drink, but I wouldn't feel good and would surely have to face uncomfortable emotions.
I wish you strength and peace despite the dynamics of family and holidays and prevalent drinking. You can do it. Have a clear exit strategy if you find yourself edgy or confronted with sobriety-threatening emotions or thoughts.
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Location: Midwest, USA
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Glad you posted - we will be here! I completely understand where you are coming from. We have hosted 3 parties this season at our home where alcohol was involved.
Since your mom is supportive, maybe she wouldn't mind mixing, or just have everyone help themselves? Just an idea if it gets too difficult. Your resolve sounds great- have a good time and an amazing hangover-free morning!
Since your mom is supportive, maybe she wouldn't mind mixing, or just have everyone help themselves? Just an idea if it gets too difficult. Your resolve sounds great- have a good time and an amazing hangover-free morning!
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Right with u!!! It might b a bit easier for me tho as its just a quiet Christmas day with my partner & our 2 boys (partner may have 1 beer every now & then). Im still gonna check in & most deffinately read, i kniw i wont drink either but im so anxious about wanting to!!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!x
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You sound determined - there's no doubt you can do this. Yes, you'll be so happy in the morning. 
Each time we get through one of these challenges it strengthens & encourages us.
Each time we get through one of these challenges it strengthens & encourages us.
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