Such great tips, Kristen. I love how you broke them down into practical and emotional - it takes some of the willpower out of it and also reminds us why we chose this path in the first place. Your kiddos are incredibly lucky to have you as their mom!
I have been sober for 17 years. Wherever I am around people enjoying alcohol and feel tempted to have one, I think back on my drinking experiences. Not my first drink, which was all fun and games, but to my last drink, which landed me in the hospital for 8 days. My rule for being around people drinking alcohol is that I leave the event after the first person repeats themselves. Trust me, when people get drunk, they always repeat themselves. And, when they hit that stage of inebriation, they never even realize you are gone.
Thank you for this encouragement! My last drink was a doozy, too, and I am so grateful that I never have to do that again. Congratulations on your 17 years!
Such great tips, Kristen. I love how you broke them down into practical and emotional - it takes some of the willpower out of it and also reminds us why we chose this path in the first place. Your kiddos are incredibly lucky to have you as their mom!
Awww thank you for saying that! ❤️ I think they would agree most days, even if they do prefer the days my husband gets them dressed 🤣
I have been sober for 17 years. Wherever I am around people enjoying alcohol and feel tempted to have one, I think back on my drinking experiences. Not my first drink, which was all fun and games, but to my last drink, which landed me in the hospital for 8 days. My rule for being around people drinking alcohol is that I leave the event after the first person repeats themselves. Trust me, when people get drunk, they always repeat themselves. And, when they hit that stage of inebriation, they never even realize you are gone.
Thanks for the post!
Thank you for this encouragement! My last drink was a doozy, too, and I am so grateful that I never have to do that again. Congratulations on your 17 years!
Wonderful read + Great analysis of your life experience with alcohol ~ interspersed with humor and {our}shared experiences that keep us on track~
God Bless~
Thank you!! I like to think humor is one of my core values — thank you for picking that up.
This essay is such a great mix of practical + heartfelt + humorous + serious. Loved it.
Thank you so much, friend!