By Ari - 16/01/2013 06:36

Today, my mother-in-law gave me a bottle of champagne for my birthday. This is the third year in a row she has done this. I'm a recovering alcoholic, and she's well aware of that fact. FML
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Maddy9111 11

why dont you give it back to her on her birthday?

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xSalashawty 30

I'd be so angry at this point. Give the bottle to a neighbor and talk about this to your husband.. Good job to you for staying strong. c:

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ZDR 11

..could go either way, 1. shes testing you -.- or 2. exceptions can be made every now and then.!

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spazz666 18

Imagine saying that to a cocaine addict. Please buy yourself a dictionary and look up the meaning on the word "addiction."

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Fuhkyoo 17

dump it out and bottle her, or keep it filled so it will shatter easily and cover her in champagne.

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spazz666 18

Yes, physical violence is the best possible answer to an inappropriate gift. Or OP could just simply hand it back to her and say "It's a nice gesture, but I'm a recovering alcoholic and I'd rather not have alcohol in the house."

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Fuhkyoo 17

so serious. with my name what it is did you honestly think i would hand out nothing but sincere advice? before you write condescending comments to make yourself look smart, maybe think to yourself, "is this person making a joke? or do i just have a stick up my ass so far that when i talk i spit kindling?"

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KaiCer0 8

Champaign for the pain. Red Cafe said it best

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sens3sfailing 24

or the mom thinks she is all her son will ever need.

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LittleNell 2

You know, it is the thought that counts and there was some thought here...a lot of thought was put into how to make you feel bad. If you are the family gift buyer or card sender, stop. She's his family she's his problem. I'd cut her off completely because at best she's deliberately hurting you and at worst she's trying to get you to drink again. If you aren't ready to cut her off, don't do anything for her, period at all. She's coming over? Don't cook, clean, and/or shop. You are going over there? No attempt at a hostess gift or getting prettied up. I'd check out motherinlawstories.com , if I were you. It was a big help to me in standing up to my monster in law.

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carminecris89 13

Your MIL is awful. You should talk to your spouse about this. Cutting her off wouldn't be a bad idea either. No one needs someone in their life who would do something so deliberate to hurt you.

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alicecooperfan 18

Wow, that's really inconsiderate. I hope you still had a great birthday OP!

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