hello everyone. my uncle is getting me vodka and it’s hard when no one around you knows you’re addicted. it’s a hard thing to get through alone. just putting this out there.
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I was literally just thinking that. My wife and kids (they are grown) don’t understand the extent of my addiction because I handle myself so well, my coworkers don’t even know and my alcoholic friends don’t want to acknowledge the spot we are in. I want to quit but no one around me seems to think my drinking is a problem and I don’t want to say out loud how big of a problem it is. Good luck
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I have no idea but i am wondering whether it could be possible to use some other type of excuse? Like oh I had a stomach flu recently I can’t drink or smth like that.
I am afraid that you already need tons of mental energy you put into not drinking so having to use even more of to find ways to explain why etc to other people who may not really even want to understand you can potentially hinder your sobriety.
I am saying that because i got rid of so many not passionately supportive people and it helped a ton with my sobriety
i agree with @Solanine you don’t need to explain yourself to anyone just say you don’t feel like it and if they pry for more information, just say you don’t feel well - that’s not even a lie. you don’t feel well. you’re struggling with addiction. that’s an awful feeling. if you don’t think they’ll be supportive, then they don’t need to know any details. just politely decline. if they pry or pressure you, hold your ground. protect your energy. separate yourself, go into your room or somewhere you can be alone. go lie down. you do not need to drink tonight. or ever. you have this community to lean on!
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For me, I am upfront overall so I said to them that either I cannot control myself with alcohol or that I cannot drink because it hinders my fitness journey
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Might be a young persons meeting near you ,…young people there who have been were you are wish you well
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The beauty is that you don’t have to do this alone. As @Ray_M_C_Laren posted, look for a young person’s AA meeting near you. You’ll be surprised at the amount of support that’s available, but you have to seek it out. As far as your uncle getting you vodka, you have a choice, choose wisely. The first drink is the only one that matters. If you don’t take that first, there won’t be a 2nd, 3rd or more.
Wishing the best on your journey!
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