How many of you struggle with holidays?

Recovery
#1

It seems that every other weekend is one or a birthday or anniversary no longer celebrated except in your memory. Started freaking out hearing people talk about their big plans this weekend. But I only need to get thru this day right now staying in the present. So I baked strawberry cupcakes and made some fresh coffee. ODAAT

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#2

Not anymore. Get real comfortable telling people and yourself NO. Then you can celebrate everything just sober.

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#3

Those look delicious and dangerous :joy:

#4

I’m saying the same thing for the next few days! We’re always led to believe that everyone is so much happier than we are and everyone has such amazing plans?

I love your cupcake photo! Thx for sharing.

#5

Things are amplified on holidays. My first Fourth of July was very difficult and I had a ton of anxiety. I had a great time sober and remembered everything. It has gotten easier with each passing holiday/event. Baked goods are an amazing and much more delicious substitute :yum:

#6

Mmmmm, sugar! Big plans for us include being sober and having fun because of it, not in spite of it. Enjoy the holiday!

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#7

Strawberry cupcakes with coffee sounds delightful! I have a hard time with certain holidays as well.:white_heart:

#8

People can PLAN what they want... Truth is, actove addiction will ruin most-all of those plans. Plan on staying sober at all costs. Anything else is regrettable...

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#9

It's something I def have to get over bec holidays are major triggers for me

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#10

Thanks man

#11

Agreed thats why I stay off social media except for this!

#12

The anxiety comes from the bleak anticipation. But I'll stay sober just for today!

#13

Yes thanks that's the Big Plan

#14

Thanks Meri :yellow_heart:

#15

Thanks Josh! Very true

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