Had another family christmas that I wish I could have avoided. Filled with booze, multiple racist, hmo/transphobic and sexist talking points. And my dad blantantly bragging about child abuse and endangerment (my brother and I). And sht talking CPS, I really wonder if reliving that h*ll is worth keeping up the appearence of a happy family.
Not try to upset anyone, but I'm trying to figure out how to interact with family that I would be better off not seeing.
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The short answer.. don’t. Nothing says you have to go to family functions. If you risk sobriety just because they are related to you… is it really worth it?
Family therapy would be another suggestion if they would be up for it…
Good luck to you, I know the struggle dealing with family.
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I’ve had similar issues with my family. I made the choice to stop attending those family get togethers. It just wasn’t worth it for me to compromise my morals & sobriety for people so freely spewing hate.
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I feel for you homie and I hope you get it all figured out
Run. Be free!!
You got a new family now if yours is too toxic for right now or forever. Welcome to your tribe
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Respectfully, they don’t sound that happy bro
Thank you everyone for your advice. It's nice to have someone else put things thing into perspective for you when you need it. I think I'll call in sick for the next family event.
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If you want to hang with fellow alcoholics nearby, I’m in Pflugerville. Keep strong
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I had to stop contact and seeing everyone in my family but 2. And that’s even shaky. In the last 6 months it’s helped me a lot mentally and I was able to quit using 41 days ago! Not having their judgement and cruelty or hurtful comments etc has been refreshing.