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Addiction & Recovery

Rorey

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3. I would probably skip it

Reply to bif (Original post)

Fri Mar 5, 2021, 11:09 AM

Mar 2021

There's really no point in going if you're not going to enjoy yourself.

I say this as the parent of an alcoholic. We're just so relieved, happy and proud that she's been able to stop, that behavior at family events has changed. And we still have a great time.

My daughter stopped associating with all of her drinking friends. Being around them was just too difficult, and also a painful reminder of how she once was.

Be strong.

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Need some advice. [View all] bif Mar 2021 OP

Do what ever you feel comfortable with. magicarpet Mar 2021 #1

Don't go Timewas Mar 2021 #2

I would probably skip it Rorey Mar 2021 #3

I would skip it. Outings like this should have benefits besides just seeing family. Looks like you.. TreasonousBastard Mar 2021 #4

Don't put temptation in your path. Don't do something that makes you miserable. gibraltar72 Mar 2021 #5

Sounds like a booze fest - NotANeocon Mar 2021 #6

Even aside from the alcohol issue. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #7

Truth be told, they really don't drink that much. bif Mar 2021 #8

Hmmm. Perhaps skipping this year makes sense, PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2021 #13

Make a decision that is best for your recovery and sanity! Make a healthy choice. Irish_Dem Mar 2021 #9

If it's cool with your wife, don't go. Why endanger your sobriety for an unenjoyable weekend? Midnight Writer Mar 2021 #10

She's the reason I'm sober bif Mar 2021 #11

Don't go Girl powers Mar 2021 #12

I've been clean for 2 1/2 years. bif Mar 2021 #14

It's still several months away. bif Mar 2021 #15

Go with your gut, always RevBrotherThomas Mar 2021 #16

I do the same. bif Mar 2021 #17

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