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bif

(26,003 posts) Sun Nov 3, 2019, 11:39 AM Nov 2019

The dreaded holiday season is fast approaching [View all]

I've heard it called the Bermuda Triangle for relapse. Thanksgiving. Christmas. And New Years. I don't like this time of year usually. But facing it sober means I look forward to it even less. I'm not worried about drinking, just all the stupid parties I hate going to. This year I have an excuse, and my wife is totally understanding. She'll just have to go alone to some of the events.

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The dreaded holiday season is fast approaching [View all] bif Nov 2019 OP

For OA members, extend this to Valentines Day irisblue Nov 2019 #1

Having to make nice to people or relatives I don't care for Ohiogal Nov 2019 #2

Gee, don't go if it's a trigger. Laffy Kat Nov 2019 #3

Smart advice on the wife going to the events by herself. Shows that your relationship is ... SWBTATTReg Nov 2019 #4

I love this time of year. Polly Hennessey Nov 2019 #5

I started meeting folks in my area who are also in recovery JDC Nov 2019 #6

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