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Surviving Family Holidays Sober: Your Survival Guide
Family holidays in early recovery? They're a minefield. Here's how to survive them without relapsing.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Why holidays are the #1 trigger for relapse
Your pre-holiday survival plan (4 strategies)
How to handle "Why aren't you drinking?" without explaining your life story
Exit strategies when you're triggered
What to do if someone won't stop pushing alcohol
TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 — Why holidays are so hard in recovery
0:15 — The 5 holiday triggers
0:35 — Why you need a plan BEFORE you go
1:15 — Your pre-holiday survival plan (4 strategies)
2:30 — Survival tactics during the event
3:45 — What to do if you're struggling
4:45 — Success = staying sober, not staying all day
THE 5 HOLIDAY TRIGGERS:

Alcohol everywhere
Family stress and dysfunction
Awkward questions about your recovery
Nostalgia for past holidays
Boredom and idle time
YOUR SURVIVAL PLAN: ✅ Exit strategy: Drive yourself, set time limits, know escape routes
✅ Sober support: Bring a friend, call sponsor before event
✅ Scripted responses: "I'm taking a break" / "I'm good, thanks"
✅ Non-alcoholic drinks: Keep a can in your hand at all times

THE HARD TRUTH: You don't owe anyone an explanation. If someone guilt-trips you for leaving early or not drinking, their discomfort is not your responsibility. Your sobriety is.

CRISIS RESOURCES:

SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (24/7)
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
AA Holiday Meetings: aa.org (find meetings near you)
NA Holiday Support: na.org
Teen Line: 1-800-852-8336 | Text TEEN to 839863
Canada Drug Helpline: 1-877-254-3348
UK Talk to Frank: 0300 123 6600
Australia Alcohol & Drug Support: 1800 250 015
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REAL TALK: You don't have to stay all day. You don't have to drink to "fit in." You don't have to explain yourself to anyone. Your sobriety comes first.

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