I went on holiday last week and it was my first proper holiday as an adult wthout AL. Every holiday I have ever had as an adult has involved drinking; this one didn't. I was dreading it when we booked it...I relished every second as it turns out. Husband is not a big drinker; he had the odd glass of wine or whisky, I used to always have to have sangria, wine, brandy to finish the meal with the usual 'oh, I am on holiday after all' disclaimer.
This has really opened my eyes. This has made me see that there is a future, a good one, without having to have AL to liven up the party. The truth is that AL doesn't liven up the party, too much AL is a guaranteed recipe for disaster.
I still watch my husband nurse one glass for an hour and wonder how he does it. It doesn't really matter though, because I know I never can. I don't grudge him his seemingly healthy relationship with it any more, I just accept that I can't do the same.
I am posting this because I know it is the weekend, and I know a lot of people will be struggling. Trust me, there is hope. And you CAN do this.
Off to have some tea and toast before bed. I want to thank everyone for every single post on this site; this place has been a godsend to me. :thanks:
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