Hi. Today is day 25 of not having alcohol. I was so excited that I told my family. This may have not been the best idea since I was returned with “that’s sad that you have to tell me that” and then snapshots of them drinking. I now feel embarrassed that I was excited about my accomplishments and am now feeling slightly defeated. Can anyone relate? What do you do in situations like this?
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@Alexis congrats on day 25! I absolutely can relate, but what matters is how you feel. Go to meetings, talk to someone going through the same thing you are. Some people will never understand and won’t have the patience to educate themselves about it either. Right now I’m only telling people that I know for damn sure will have a positive/supportive response. I’m so sorry their reactions were not what you were hoping for! 
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That’s really sad (on their part) that they were incapable of sharing your happiness in your victory milestone. They, like us, are sick too. Stick with your own kind (sobriety folks) and keep going down that beautiful path. There are plenty of us that are more than happy for you.
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