I'm proud of myself for being able to see healthy boundaries and put my sobriety first this holiday season. I've declined some social gatherings where I knew lots of drinking would be involved, and instead made time for those friends by grabbing coffee or going for a hike. I planned a shorter trip to visit family in Chicago, so I coulfld use some of my time off work to enjoy a solo getaway and meet up with my boyfriend for new years. As a recovering people pleaser, putting myself first can be a challenge but I'm really proud of myself and I honestly think the holidays have been enjoyable for me so far because of the boundaries I've been able to set. I know this can be a very challenging time for people, and would encourage you to reach out to your support systems when needed, and focus on you this holiday season 
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