Something awful happened last Saturday night that FINALLY scared me into getting sober. Haven’t touched a drop since. I’m already feeling better than I have in months. But it’s Christmas. Family is in town. My MIL is cruising around the house with a Baileys on the rocks, my mom has a margarita, there’s wine everywhere. I cracked a Rockstar.
This is really hard. Worth it, but damn. It’s so strange to not have Christmas Eve reserved for getting wasted, starting EARLY.
Anyone can relate?
It’s just another 24 hours in your life! Congratulations, bud!
The weirdest part is not secretly filling up half the Rockstar with vodka.
We’ll done for not caving in, it could easily have been the first hurdle to fall at. Keep the strong mindset going and check in regularly with us to keep on track!
As Donna @DLS has said it’s just another 24 hours!
One day at a time!
Consider it a fight in the ring and you knocked it out tonight!
I am stubborn and I like to think NOTHING is gonna control me, 
You….stubborn??? I don’t believe it! 
Hope you have a lovely Christmas Donna.
Keep smashing it and have a good Christmas too Jimmie.
I simply refuse to believe you can be stubborn, i never see it in any of your posts! 
Welcome Jimmie 
Hang tough! The holidays are hard but when you’re tempted to drink, remember why you are choosing a different path and that you deserve this better sober path.
My sisters were hanging partying drinking and smoking… I sat this one out…I’m usually the one bringing the drinks. Next week will be even harder. I don’t know how long it’s been to be sober on New Year’s Eve
I made a mocktail 
Welcome to the forum Jimmie! Thanks for starting a great thread! Can you distract yourself with a walk or something if the temptation gets to strong?
I know it’s hard but it will get so much easier I promise!!!
Thanks! I’m actually doing all right. Just keeping myself busy with projects.
Awesome! Glad you posted!
Yea actually getting things done instead of just being drunk and useless.
Congrats on making it through!
I can definitely relate. As soon as I walked in my parents house I was handed a glass of wine. Had to turn it down. One of my first real tests since I’m only 4 days sober 
Nice work!! I made it. Hope you did too. 
Virgin Eggnog, spiced cider, hot chocolate, sparkling cider, hell even ginger ale and float some cranberries in it. Finding festive non alcoholic drinks might be helpful. Good to think ahead and prepare for yourself. Especially as we approach New Years.
Yay you!! I had 5 days, and caved Christmas Eve (last night) with wine… regrets yes. God, please give me the strength to make it through today. Going to my BFs sister’s house. Booze will be everywhere…
Prayers and well wishes to all for a safe and Merry Christmas 