By Falling off the wagon - 09/11/2013 13:20 - United Kingdom - Brighton

Today, my uncle gave me a very expensive bottle of champagne at a celebratory family event. We were celebrating me spending 1 year sober. FML
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ViRepz 28

Well it can serve as a great reminder to keep going with your sobriety.

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AlwayzCelly 13

If you've been sober that long I'm sure you can stay strong and resist it. Did your uncle even know what the celebration was for though? That's pretty inconsiderate.

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chosha_fml 26

I'd say sell it and enjoy the proceeds, but I actually hope your response was to return the gift and explain to him that it was a completely insensitive and inappropriate gift for an alcoholic. And if he gave one word of argument I hope you asked him to leave. I also hope the rest of your family is more supportive.

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kirasant 19

Stay strong OP! I vote you get rid of the bottle immediately. I like the idea of selling it but give it to a family member or friend to do that for you. Don't keep the bottle in the house. You're being awesome; don't let this bottle kick your awesomeness in the nuts.

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dunicha 20

I hope the rest of your family called him out for being rude/insensitive/stupid/an asshole.

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KT4J 6

I'm a recovering alcoholic too. it'll work if you work it!

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_lifehappens_ 29

Well, congratulations on keeping it up so far!

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gemstone586 12

OP, please ignore all the insensitive bastards trying to tell you to take a sip and especially ydi. congrats on being sober!! you've accomplished something major. I like the idea of busting it right in front of him, but I'm guessing it's too late. oh well, Chuck it in the garbage and get on with enjoying life! :)

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