Holidays make me sad and when I’m sad what do I want to do?? Drink of course. I’m not spending thanksgiving with my immediate family because of family drama. How ugly is it when family can’t come together … today is day 11 of sobriety and again I feel alone, but still trying to be positive. So many things to be grateful for, but can’t help but feel down today. I’m so used to having a drink when I would feel this way, but I won’t cave. Suuucckkksss
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Try and do something that makes you happy… take some time for yourself. I agree holidays suck x
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Merv. Alcoholic.
Hello @ariana2607. Its great to hear you got 11 days and the willingness to not cave. Sorry to hear about your situation, but this weekend will be over before we know it. I’d be lying if I didn’t have already 3-4 compulsions to just pour a drink today and its barely 1pm. I know I can’t let this happen though, and it sounds like you do also. I also have a nagging feeling of resentment towards my newfound sobriety since I woke up. This is my first holiday season sober, too. Stay committed. Today will pass. Hit a meeting if you need. Much love.
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Thank you merv. I can’t explain the feeling of gratitude I have for this forum and everyone being so kind. It kinda makes me feel better to know that I’m not the only one experiencing this on thanksgiving. So thank you for taking time out and reaching out to me. I hope you have an awesome thanksgiving, my friend 
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You can do this! The day, the weekend, and the holidays will be over before we know it but our sobriety needs to last forever. although take it just one day at a time. Congratulations on 11 life-changing days! this is my first holiday season sober also and as difficult and strange as it is I know that in a few months looking back on it I will be so proud of myself for having stayed strong. I’m proud of all of us!!
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Thank you so much! Your words are so helpful have a wonderful thanksgiving and thank you for taking time out to respond to my holiday venting lol you’re awesome
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One day we will look back at this huh… you’re right. This journey isn’t for the weak, but the strong like us. Happy thanksgiving my friend.
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