My friend Patrick over at Spiritualriver.com made this post some time ago, Holiday Survival Guide For Recovering Alcoholics . I think it is great advice. Take a good look around his blog, he is a great blogger. Here you go:
“This can be a dangerous time for recovering alcoholics. There are family gatherings, parties at work, and all sorts of obligations that we’re expected to attend where others might be drinking. Plus, the added stress of the holiday season can be enough to overwhelm just about anyone. Here are ten tips to help you through the holiday season:
1. Use the Buddy System - Going to a holiday party where there is drinking? Take another recovering alcoholic with you. Strength in numbers.”…
Click Here for the other 9 tips in the survival guide for recovering alcoholics