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Jean4444


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I am back living in the American Midwest and in the summer there are always these weekend "fests" which are completely soaked in alcohol. Having not lived with this for awhile, I had forgotten how gross it is.  I went to one last weekend and it all came back to me- totally smashed people all leaning on each other, puke all over the place, garbage everywhere, people acting horribly, yelling, you name it.

so sad.  And this is what people call a celebration and how they want to spend their precious weekend time not working...wow. 

Everyone asks me if I am going to the one this weekend.  I just smile and say no, I have other plans : )  J.


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N8SMOM


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It's amazing how we look at that way of life these days, huh?

It wasn't that long ago that I used to be like that. AH and I couldn't imagine going anywhere that didn't have booze.

I guess I should be grateful for my anxiety because it led to me to seek help in Al-Anon.

p.s. I hope you have a great weekend whatever you end up doing!!!!

-- Edited by N8SMOM on Saturday 27th of June 2009 08:31:07 PM

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nmike


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Hi J,

I was there too. Thought people were square if they didn't drink or wouldn't attend. As I get older I can see what is going on. How we divide ourselves by our values. Having attended a few roundups for AA/Alanon I have learned about good clean fun.

In support,
Nancy

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yep everything is a time to celebrate and get messed up. I don't go to anything anymore. If I do, I go to the fair and watch all the little kids and bring snacks to the pigs...haha of course!

I am sure you find many things that make you (o:  hugs,debilyn

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