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Addiction & Recovery

irisblue

(32,969 posts)

3. If you need to, step away & write us. Some one will be around

Reply to bif (Original post)

Wed Jul 17, 2019, 02:13 PM

Jul 2019

Does MIL know you are working on sobriety? Is she supportive? Can someone else bring her home?

And, what is in your glass, that's your business.

My first sober Holiday party, I was very suprised at how people moved & walked under the influence.

We got you brother

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Well, this Saturday is going to be a challenge [View all] bif Jul 2019 OP

Long time sober here...you can do it....one minute at a time.😀 virgogal Jul 2019 #1

Like virgogal said Faux pas Jul 2019 #2

If you need to, step away & write us. Some one will be around irisblue Jul 2019 #3

Do you have a fellow-recovering pal you can put on "phone alert"? TygrBright Jul 2019 #4

It's over in Canada and a good hour drive. bif Jul 2019 #5

See if she can't pack an overnight case. Some things are more important ... marble falls Jul 2019 #6

bring two cars.. good luck. mountain grammy Jul 2019 #7

You can do it. I think you'll find you have a better time JDC Jul 2019 #8

What I was always advised was to take a sober friend and have an escape plan Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #9

Bif, check in when you can irisblue Jul 2019 #10

I made it through unscathed bif Jul 2019 #11