I hope all is well. There has been a lot of discussion about the hoidays at the meetings I attend: stress over a variety of issues. As far as drinking: so far it hasn't been an issue for me. I haven't felt tempted at all, and I thank HP for that. We haven't been to very many drinking events, & I left last Sunday's party early to make my meeting. 1.5 hours of buffet eating & chatting was more than enough for me.
At last night's BB meeting, the story sparked a lot of gratitude for sobriety. Many people said they'd be dead if it weren't for AA. I think that's true for me, though I think it would have been a long & painful process. I've been reflecting on this very difficult year in our family. My biggest feeling of gratitude goes to the fact that I got through all this sober. I was able to step up to the challenges knowing I was in complete control of myself. I didn't have to worry about drinking getting in the way...no distractions.
We have a quiet holiday weekend planned: Christmas Eve w/good friends & Chistmas Day w/the family. Yes, there will be drinking, but I don't feel the least bit deprived. I'm finished w/all that. It's not something I feel I'm missing out on.
Take care one & all. Feel free to share here if you have time.
Mary
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