I've been sober 15 months and the entire time my husband and I have had to live with our daughter due to unemployment issues. Some days the endless case of beer in the fridge doesn't bother me. But other days I get so mad. I need coping suggestions. I'm in a 12 step program, & have my sponsor.
Welcom to the forum, TLM. Glad you found us. Living with someone else can provide some stresses that are hard to deal with. Seems like you have managed to do it well so far, since you have maintained your sobriety. Good on you for that.
As far as dealing with the case of beer in the fridge, that's a tough one. But know that many alcoholics have worked in or lived in an environment where alcohol was plentiful -- and they were able to resist the temptation by focusing on one thing: belief that you will be OK, that God will get you through the times of crisis.
Sharing your feelings here and in a meeting is a good idea.
Hang on tight to your sobriety. You can make it past the bumps in the road. We are rooting for you.
In my neighborhood in Hilo Hawaii we have many "Doubles" and "Doubles" are co members of both AA and the Al-Anon Family Groups. The latter was formed over 75 years ago by the wives of Alcoholics who use to sit outside of the AA meetings while the alkies did their thing. Lois and Ann were the founders and Lois was Bill W's spouse.
In 1979 I reluctantly became a member of the AFG being married to an alcoholic/addict woman who loved her booze and drugs much more that she loved me while wanting to be able to drink like I did...really. Al-Anon is for those affected by someone elses drinking and using and AA is for me who ought never ever believe I can drink with impunity again while attempting to stay alive.
Call the Al-Anon Family Groups in your area thru the white pages of your local telephone book (Al-Anon) or check into there page here at the MIP forum. Sanity is really fun and healthy. In support ((((hugs))))
