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While many will be making some wonderful memories, I know there are those out there who will be getting up and struggling to deal with our alcoholic iour life drinking, whether it is because of celebration or misery. To them today is an excuse to drinking, like they need one. My words to al of you out there and myself included... One day at a time. This is just another day and we can make it, one day at a time.
Merry Xmas Hdftby. You can probably aim higher than just getting through the day to actually enjoying it. You deserve that regardless of anyone else's drinking or not drinking.
The grace of recovery is that I don't have to blame others for the way I feel. I have a way out of that today. So what if someone chooses to drink? That's their choice and there's nothing I can do about it. I have don't to be in so much pain over others' lifestyles, it has nothing to do with me whatsoever.
God gave me free will and each moment is up to me.
Focusing on the positive for me and remembering not to take it personally makes a great deal of difference in all of my affairs.
Have a very merry Christmas!!!
Hugs P :)
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Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.- Maya Angelo
Darling is drinking these days, but with some reading, time for myself, a long conversation with my sponsor and gooood food I can actually enjoy :) Merry Christmas!
thank you for your understanding. My daughter took off last night shortly after arriving. I did tell her that drinking wasn't allowed at our home. She left with an old drugy friend and got stuck in the mud. She asked her brother to help and then turned the blame on us after her father asked if she had been drinking and smoking pot. She then disappeared and hasn't been seen or heard from. I do feel sad that she hasn't called and I don't know what happened to her. Never the less, the three of us are enjoying music, food and the warmth of our home. On this day, I remember hope and the power of God is everpresent.
hdtfy I will also try to enjoy this day. I am off to a Family Gathering where drinking never ends. 
