So I'm a drug addict but I usually prefer AA over NA. But today I went to my usual sunday AA meeting and all anyone seemed to be talking about was making it through St Patrick's day without drinking. As an addict I just can't really relate to the way people in AA talk around the holidays.
Never once have I thought to myself "oh its thanksgiving im gonna score some fire dope and have me a good shot today" or "man I'm gonna smoke a bunch of crack this 4th of July"
I'm just thankful I make it through any day without the urge to get high. I'm thankful any day that I don't wake up dopesick and have to find a way to make money to get well.
My son, who’s in active recovery, feels the same way you do. In fact, he even asked me once if he should lie about struggling with alcohol just to fit in. I was a bit shocked and of course told him that wasn’t a good idea. Long story short, I don’t think you’re the only one that feels this way.