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10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 118

I've got lots of my favourite scotch on hand. Hoping I won't need it again, I offer her as much as she wants. She'll be very happy and it's better than poring it down the drain. No doubt I'll have a horrible headache, and I hope she'll understand if I go upstairs to lie down in the dark.

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1009

Just a correction.... "You'll never SEE a motorcycle parked outside of a psychiatrists office!"

Peace \

Dave

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1009

Interesting scenario Vincenza. I find when I make a concrete decision to stop something, like smoking or drinking, life wastes no time in testing me and your scenario is a good example of what is likely to happen. So, here's how I approach it......

Traffic- rush hour traffic is a great opportunity to listen and learn. I have a lot of audio to listen to like learning a new language (Spanish for me right now) or positive messaging and learning. As a result I like rush hour because it's really slow and I can focus. Road rage is always a big issue so when I get involved with the crazoid in the other car I always try to think of "Who else is in the car with him/ her?" especially when they're alone. I can't tell if the guy is a fireman or a cop and is on his way back from a shooting/ car accident/ domestic violence/ etc. Or maybe he's quitting drinking and he's freaking out! Or maybe he just had a fight with his wife. I guess my point is I do my best not to take anything personally and slow down, smile and let them in front of me.
So I make it home and my piss-tank relative is there (both my mom and mom-in-law are just too cute and short and pleasant ever to get mad at). Well, if they don't see me through the front window I back out of the driveway and get the heck out of Dodge! Just kidding......I'll pop in, say my "Hello's" and disappear into my office (I work from home and only hit traffic if I'm out at a meeting). Maybe take off on my motorcycle because, as the saying goes, "You'll never a motorcycle parked outside of a psychiatrists office!"

Best regards,

Dave

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1853

Excellent scenarios! You win in both

Vincenza, Health Educator

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 14

1) Oh Man! Well, since I'm two days sober (true I am today) I obviously have zero alcohol in my home. I offer for her to stay for dinner, but guess what? It's pizza night because I had a long hard day at work and no time to cook. I offer pizza (pretending I forgot she hates pizza). She declines to stay for dinner and I say, another time then! Smiles, shut and lock the door, make some sleepytime tea and watch a movie! :) or

2) Realizing the kind of night I'm in for, I say my hellos then respectfully tell mom that I have an appointment later tonight that I can't miss. "I'm so sorry, I wish I knew you were coming, we could have had dinner". Can I get you some lemonade or ice tea? Wine, no I'm sorry. I'm on this new health kick, I gave it up. I then proceed upstairs, change, pretending to get ready for my "appointment" and she leaves!!!!!! I win!! Hahaa, that was fun.

10 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1853

You’re two days sober and very agitated. You’ve just finished work and you are looking forward to going home to relax with your spouse. You get through horrible traffic and do your best to ignore your neighbour’s dog barking at you as you enter your house...

Surprise! Your mother-in-law is over for dinner. The worst part, she is a heavy drinker.

What do you do? How do you cope?

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