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Addiction & Recovery

RevBrotherThomas

(852 posts)

16. Go with your gut, always

Reply to bif (Original post)

Mon Mar 8, 2021, 01:44 PM

Mar 2021

I don't go to a specific family Xmas party every year because it is a relatively small space with very heavy drinking; after several years of trying to "do my duty" as a family member, I decided the level of discomofrt I feel simply isn't worth it.

So now I skip it. Everyone knows why. And everyone is happier for it.

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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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