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During the Holidays

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
How do You stay away from booze, ie parties, family get togethers, peer pressure, stress, anxiety, and all the other things, no one ever speaks about, that the holidays can bring?

Me? I stay home, I don't go to parties unless they are with close family members and they know I do not drink or drug.

I only hang around sober people such as AA friends so there is no peer preasure.

If I experience any stress or anxiety, I get on the phone to my AA sponser and discuss it with him. He always makes me feel better, for some reason. I also exercise by walking and running as much as possible.

Last but not least, talk to my Higher Power every single day. I pray. Pray for my friends and family, and for myself! I hate to think of where I would be without Him!

God Bless you all!
CarlaBent
CarlaBent
I spent the day home alone, this year. Which actually used to be my favorite time and place to drink!! But I stayed sober the whole time!!! Yayy!!!! Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!!
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Hi Carlabent -yeah, had a great thanksgiving here, but I wanted to say awesome that you stayed sober today!
okiyoe1
okiyoe1
Such a good Topic ,It was suggested to me early on ,to never go to a get together where Alcohol is, unless I got Way out ( a car) or such lol!! Be aware of what I'm drinking and what glass it is in..I've never really had to much worries in that respect. As most occasions as such I've either been comfortable enough to attend or left when I was ready to go. I did get real busy early on in the step work which has given me a sense of neutrality in respect to drink question As long as I stay spiritually fit. But rule of thumb if I'm not comfortable , I don't go:)
Billy
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deleted_user
I cooked up a storm for the Triangle Clubs Thanksgiving dinner. It's a non alcohol affair so no pressure. I threw Tom in oven at 5:45am and made John some Tapioka pudding. He likes the kind from scratch and he is one of our oldest oldtimers. The hardest part was loading up the car. Tom Turkey was 22 pounds. I also made 2 pumpkin pies, One Apple Blueberry pie, 2 Pumpkin nut breads, brought some cranberry sauce, stuffing and gravy and dinner rolls.

We had a big crowd and plenty of food. Like 5 Turkeys and all kinds of ham and vegies. Great food and fellowship and everyone leaves full. I had to take a nap when I got home.

I felt very thankful today and I had a surprise on the couch when I woke up. My son was taking a nap and he wasn't drunk! He had some left overs and then we talked for a while. It was awesome to see him. I sent him home with a lot of food and told him I loved him.

Don't get much better then that!
nickyj18022002
nickyj18022002
I had to be careful of those things when I first got sober but since I took the 12 steps I no longer need to avoid them. Being around alcohol and people drinking doesnt bother me in the slightest. The mental obsession is no longer there and I am neutral in relation to alcohol. Wonderful freedom. I can go anywhere and do anything (except drink) as long as I am in fit spiritual condition.