Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Addiction & Recovery

bif

(24,586 posts)

3. I pretty much hate the holidays

Reply to bif (Original post)

Mon Nov 29, 2021, 10:16 AM

Nov 2021

My mom died in the beginning of December years ago, so it really hasn't been the same since. I sort of dread the holidays. Since I've been clean, I skip Christmas parties. Makes it a lot easier. And my wife is very understanding. She doesn't have a problem going to parties by herself.

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Here come the holidays! How are you planning to stay clean? [View all] bif Nov 2021 OP

I'm chairing the Monday night meeting for December RainCaster Nov 2021 #1

The old-timers used to say..... KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2021 #2

I pretty much hate the holidays bif Nov 2021 #3

I also dislike the holidays...Much too much hype. I pray a whole lot, go to on line meetings. Stuart G Dec 2021 #4