"I am a 58-year-old woman who was diagnosed with cirrhosis three years ago. I did not have an alcoholic problem but had to give up drinking due to the condition. I do admit I miss alcohol; however, I'm doing well every day except for holidays or events. It triggers me when I have to be somewhere where everyone else is drinking and I cannot."
"Creating distance from triggering situations is a healthy first step, but it may not get to the root of what's bothering you. It's not just about drinking in the present, it's about drinking culture and about your history with problem drinkers, namely your father. I can't speak to whether your relatives have a harmful relationship with alcohol as well, but refusing to go three to four hours without a drink is concerning to say the least."
A 58-year-old woman with cirrhosis stopped drinking but still misses alcohol and finds holidays and events triggering when others drink. Several in-laws drink heavily, and she proposed hosting an alcohol-free holiday so relatives could experience three to four hours without alcohol and offer support. The proposal received strong pushback, causing sadness and anger, and she decided to avoid holidays and weddings with that family. Cultural differences (Polish, older attitudes) and a history of her father's addiction contribute to the dynamic. Creating distance is protective, but underlying drinking culture and past trauma complicate finding support.
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